Turn Your Coffee Grounds Into Energy
Using Momentum Recycling, your coffee shop can divert coffee grounds +
food waste from the landfill to a facility that converts it into natural gas –
a sustainable energy source for local homes!
What can go in the GREEN bin?
Our scrape-the-plate service allows for staff to simply empty all food waste into one bin: no messy sorting required! All types of food waste are accepted, including packaged & unpackaged food, prepared food, fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and fats, oils & grease. In addition, some contamination (up to 7% by weight) is acceptable – such as when a napkin, straw, ketchup packet or what have you is left on the plate.
♲ Baked Goods
♲ Coffee (beans, grounds, filters)
♲ Dairy
♲ Eggs + Eggshells
♲ Fruits + Vegetables
♲ Meat
♲ Soiled Napkins
♲ Sugars + Syrups
♲ Tea (bags, leaves)
(Click here for a printable list of acceptable items.)
How Does It Work?
Step #1 – Place your food waste in a designated container
such as a bus bin, bucket, slim can, etc.
Step #2 – Once full, transfer the food waste into the designated container
provided by Momentum Recycling.
Step #3 – Using specially designed trucks, we transport your food waste to
the food waste recovery facility in North Salt Lake.
❤ Coffee Shops Love It! ❤
Java Jo’s
“We have recycled over 5,000 pounds of product and we hope you join us in that too! Thank you, Momentum Recycling!”
– Chad Corbin, Owner
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Publik Coffee
“At Publik we are committed to best practices when it comes to sustainability in the environment. One of our company mottos is “planet over profit”. Momentum Recycling helps us operate within that mission. Their professionalism, dedication to doing what’s right and excellent communication makes it easy to take care of our community.”
– Missy Greis, Owner
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Sugarhouse Coffee
“We are super happy with Momentum Recycling’s food waste collection service. It is not only great for this business, but I find it as a great perk to be able to recycle my food scraps from home here as well.”
– Sugarhouse Coffee Staff
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Campos Coffee
“Sustainability is a huge part of who we are at Campos Coffee. Momentum Recycling allows us to work towards our sustainable goals with their recycling services. We are excited to be a part of this movement in Salt Lake City.”
– Campos Coffee Staff
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Transparent Pricing – No Surprises
Our straightforward pricing is simply per-collection.
Choose the Bin Quantity and Pickup Frequency that’s right for you:
Depending on the volume of green waste you generate, choose the container quantity that best suits your needs.
Then assess how much space you have for the bins using the bin dimensions below (dumpsters also available):
After examining your available space and projected volume, determine how long it will take to fill the bins in order to choose how often you will need service.
Note: seasonal or special event pickups available upon request.
Reminder Notifications: you can choose to receive either an email, phone call, or text message reminder notification.
Food Waste Recycling Sign Up Form
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Frequently Asked Questions – Food Waste
(Click here to learn more about the process.)
Why recycle food waste?
Answer: Good question! For one, food waste makes up nearly 30% of our landfills and contributes to climate change when it breaks down in the landfill and is converted to methane gas. Food waste can be composted and turned into a soil conditioner or fertilizer for agriculture. In the next year, we will be diverting food waste to an anaerobic digester where it will be converted into natural gas that can provide power for 40,000 people. Learn more about turning organics into energy.
What types of materials are NOT accepted in the food waste bin?
Answer: We understand that what can and can’t be composted can be confusing, which is why we provide helpful signage in our Resource Center for you to reference. Here is a list of the main materials that are not accepted in green waste containers:
Still unsure? – Please contact us for assistance, we’re happy to help!
Where does the food waste go?
Answer: We transport all food waste to the Wasatch Resource Recovery facility in North Salt Lake to be processed.
Can I modify my service later if I need to? (bin quantity + pickup frequency)
Answer: Of course! Just reach out to us and we will adjust your service level right away. There are no fees involved.
Does the Diversion Reporting & Monitoring cost extra?
Answer: Nope! – we provide these reports to every customer so that they can monitor their progress and share their diversion stats with colleagues and customers.
Can you service my location within a set time window?
Answer: Our Logistics Team works hard to ensure that we are operating our routes in the most efficient manner and with the fewest emissions possible. We route stops according to their geographical location primarily, but if there are days and times when your containers can’t be made accessible, we will do our best to accommodate your needs – no problem.
Do you offer internal service?
Answer: Yes! – If it is more convenient for your daily operations to have us come inside and pull the bins out to be serviced, we do offer internal service for just $5.50/bin per pickup.
How do I pay for services? When am I invoiced?
Answer: Service fees are due prior to the 1st day of each month for the services scheduled in the upcoming month. Monthly fees of $100-or-less are required to be paid via credit card. Monthly fees greater than $100 may be paid via credit card or check. (We ask that you please notify us of any billing concerns or disputes prior to the last day of the month in question.)
We are recycling newbies... Can you help us craft our recycling program?
Answer: Yes! – We provide free recycling systems process & design consulting services to our customers. Opening a new location? Looking to add a new service? – we’re here to help!
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