Casella helps businesses, organizations, and communities divert food waste from disposal and turn it into valuable resources like compost and renewable energy.
Every year, nearly 40% of food in the United States goes uneaten. When food is thrown away as waste, we lose valuable resources like water, energy, and nutrients—and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Casella’s food waste recycling programs support a circular economy and help you:
Divert organic waste and protect local resources.
Track progress towards zero waste and reduce environmental impact.
Lower fees through smarter sorting and organic waste management.
Stay aligned with food waste bans and local mandates.
Commercial Collection - Helping organizations divert waste from landfills and contribute to a more circular economy Reliable pickup services for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other businesses across the Northeast.
Residential Collection - Making sustainable living accessible to every community level
Partnering with municipalities and homeowners to offer countertop solutions as well as curbside and drop-off programs.
Composting – Supporting regenerative agriculture and healthy ecosystems
Transform food scraps into nutrient-rich soil products at compost operations, then use these locally made soils to enrich landscaping at your home or business.
Anaerobic Digestion - Producing clean energy that powers homes and businesses
Convert organic waste into renewable energy and value-added soil amendments at anaerobic digestion operations.
Dedicated Equipment & On-Site Solutions - Enabling efficient, on-site waste diversion and resource recovery
For large generators, such as grocery stores, colleges, and industrial manufacturers, we offer tailored processing systems that integrate seamlessly into your operations.
FoodCycler® by Casella - Empowering households and workplaces to contribute to zero-waste living
Our compact appliance FoodCycler, which reduces food waste volume by up to 90%, is perfect for homes or small offices.
Education & Outreach - Building awareness and engagement around sustainable practices
Customized signage, bins, and training programs help your team understand and participate in food waste diversion.
Closed-Loop Recycling - Creating circular systems that reduce waste and regenerate value
Turn your food scraps into resources you can use—like compost for landscaping or energy for operations.
What is the best way to manage my food waste?
Can food waste go in my recycling bin?
No. Food waste cannot be processed in recycling facilities, which are designed to sort clean materials (see casella.com/recyclebetter). Food waste needs to be collected separately and taken to a specialized facility, such as a compost site or anaerobic digester, for processing.
How does food waste impact the environment?
According to national data, forty percent of the food grown in this country goes uneaten; by reducing food waste, we could save water, energy, and land. When food goes to a landfill or incinerator, the carbon and nutrient value is lost; by returning it to soil through compost or other methods, we can rebuild depleted farmland. More information and statistics can be found here.
Is food waste recycling required by law?
Many states have food waste recycling laws, including the ones linked below. New requirements are phasing in each year, so you should check locally to confirm the rules in your area.
Conneticut: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/waste-management-and-disposal/organics-recycling/commercial-organics-recycling-law
Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/guides/commercial-food-material-disposal-ban
New Hampshire: https://www.des.nh.gov/waste/solid-waste/waste-reduction-and-diversion
Vermont: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/materials-mgmt/organic-materials
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