it’s time to

GIVE A SCRAP

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Turn Your Food Waste Into Energy

Food Waste to Energy Infographic_Momentum Recycling

Using Momentum Recycling, your organization can divert packaged & unpackaged
food waste from the landfill to a facility that converts it into natural gas –
a sustainable energy source for local homes!

How Does It Work?

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Place your food waste in the designated container provided
to you by Momentum Recycling (multiple size options).

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Using specially designed trucks, we transport your food waste to
the Wasatch Resource Recovery facility in North Salt Lake to be processed.

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Biogas is captured & purified before it is converted into renewable natural gas
and fed into the municipal gas pipeline, which then will
supply gas for approximately 40,000 people!

The remaining byproduct is a nutrient-rich, carbon-based fertilizer
used to help local farms grow crops.

Why Should You Give A Scrap?

Employees Love It

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 is acceptable – such as when a napkin, straw, or ketchup packet is left on the plate. However, it’s important to note that compostable packaging and containers are not accepted, as they are designed for traditional industrial composting, not anaerobic digestion, and thus will not break down properly.

Will it decompose in the landfill?

– Eventually.

While food does break down in a landfill, it takes an extremely long time due to the lack of oxygen and water necessary for decomposition. (A single head of lettuce can take up to 25 years to decompose in a landfill!) When it does, it emits methane, a greenhouse gas 23% stronger than carbon dioxide. Rather than being released into the atmosphere, these gases, including carbon dioxide and ammonia, are captured, converted, and used as a renewable energy resource. However, landfills, by design, are not intended to be efficient renewable energy generation systems. Additionally, space at landfills is a precious resource – and any food waste that is diverted saves space and extends the landfill’s lifespan. Simply put, diverting food waste to an anaerobic digester is the most efficient and effective way of generating renewable energy from food waste.

Reduce Spending on Trash Hauling

Reduce the weight & frequency of your trash hauling service by removing food waste from your dumpster. Your trash hauler is charging you a service fee plus a tipping fee of anywhere from $26-31/ton, whereas we offer a simple flat-rate service.

Attract New Customers

80% of consumers are willing to buy a product from an unknown brand if it has strong social responsibility commitments. Stand out from the crowd as a local sustainable business!

Utah’s Leading Food Waste Hauler

Momentum Recycling Trucks Hauling Food Waste_2

We started hauling food waste back before it was cool. Now, we service organizations of all kinds – including restaurants, hospitals, schools, grocery stores, coffee shops,
hotels, caterers, corporate offices – you name it!

Month-to-Month Commercial Recycling Service

Why Customers ❤ Our Service

✔ Short-Term Contract (90-Days)

✔ No Hidden Fees

✔ Internal Service / Hard-to-Reach Areas

✔ FREE Diversion Reporting + Monitoring

✔ FREE Signage + Training

✔ FREE Pickup Reminders + Mobile App

Transparent Pricing – No Surprises

Our straightforward pricing is simply per-collection.

Choose the Bin Quantity and Pickup Frequency that’s right for you:

Bin Quantity

Depending on the volume of food waste you generate, choose the container quantity that best suits your needs.

Then assess how much space you have for the bins.

Pickup Frequency

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.

Food Waste Recycling Sign Up Form

"*" indicates required fields

Select Your Location

Location*

Davis County

Salt Lake County

Summit County

Utah County

Weber County

No service in your area? - please contact us to see if we can service your location.

Service Options

Choose the bin quantity and pickup frequency that is right for you.

Get the Lowest Price: since pricing is based per collection, it is more cost effective for you to have more carts with less frequent pickups.

Bin Size*

35-Gallon Cart

64-Gallon Cart

(Roll off dumpsters and compactor hauling also available - click here.)

Bin Size*

35-Gallon Cart

64-Gallon Cart

2-Yard Dumpster

(Roll off dumpsters and compactor hauling also available - click here.)

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Initial 64-Gallon Bin Charge

64-Gallon Cart

this field adds $3 to the first 64 gallon bin for SLCO

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Initial Dumpster Charge

2-Yard Dumpster

this field adds $7 to the first dumpster for SLCO

Bin Quantity*

Quantity*

1

2

3

4

Inside Service (optional)

Yes

No

For just $5.50/bin per pickup, you can have our staff enter your building to pull your bins outside and replace them for you.

Pickup Frequency*

Bi-Weekly

Weekly

2x / Week

3x / Week

(For 9+ bins or pickups 4x / week or more, please contact us.)

Pickup Frequency*

Weekly

2x / Week

3x / Week

(For 5+ bins or pickups 4x / week or more, please contact us.)

> Monthly Total Service:

Price: $0.00

(Reminder: you can adjust your service at any time at no charge.)

Promo Code (discount applied to first invoice)

Contact Information

Organization Name*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Same as Accounting Contact*

Yes

No

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Service Address

Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Same as Billing Address*

Yes

No

Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Where specifically should the containers be placed?*

Containers will be delivered & serviced here.

Additional Instructions: (i.e. locked entry, hours of operation, etc.)

Commercial Recycling Collection Services

Terms of Service

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

These Terms of Service are by and between Momentum Recycling, LLC (“Momentum”) and a customer of Momentum Recycling's commercial recycling collection services ("Client") (collectively, the “Parties,” and individually, the “Party”). MOMENTUM RESPONSIBILITIES.

Provide all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to facilitate collections.
Provide and maintain collection containers for Client to place acceptable materials in.
Collect materials from collection containers per Client’s collection frequency in Schedule A
Provide ongoing training about recycling, resource conservation and diversion strategies.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

Ensure that containers are in agreed upon collection location by 6:00 a.m. on specified collection day.
Ensure that containers are accessible; if containers are blocked, no collection will be made (rescheduled collections due to inaccessible containers will be subject to an additional pickup fee). The area around the containers must be tidy and free of trash and other debris.
Take reasonable care of the containers supplied by Momentum. Containers are in the care, custody and control of the Client and, as such, Client accepts responsibility for the safekeeping of containers and its contents, which includes blocking or anchoring containers to withstand wind, vandals and other conditions. If containers are damaged or lost, Client will incur a fee to replace the containers ($75.00 per cart, $750.00 per dumpster).
Place only acceptable materials in containers as described in Momentum signage and avoid contaminating materials. Highly contaminated containers will not be emptied: Client will be notified about the contamination and asked to remove contaminants before Momentum will empty the container. Client ensures that no hazardous material, including batteries, electronics scrap, or hazardous chemicals or containers that have held hazardous materials, is put into any Momentum containers.
Ensure that containers are not overflowing. Client will be required to increase service if containers are routinely overfilled.
Update Momentum of any changes to designated contact person(s).
Grant Momentum the right to use Client's name, logo, trademarks, copyrights, and other service marks (collectively, the “Marks”) for the sole purpose of promoting Client’s participation in Momentum’s zero waste services.

SERVICE FEES & BILLING.

Client agrees to pay Momentum the collection and handling fees indicated in Schedule A attached hereto, which may be updated by either Party, as needed, throughout the term of this Agreement. In addition, Client agrees to pay Momentum a one-time Account Activation Fee of thirty-five ($35.00) dollars, which Client must pay in full prior to Momentum delivering containers.
Momentum will issue monthly statements for the handling and service fees assessed in the month prior.
Client agrees to pay Momentum within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice. All Clients with a monthly fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars or less are required to pay via credit card or Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments. Monthly fees greater than this may be paid via credit card, ACH or check.
Client agrees to notify Momentum of any billing concerns or discrepancies within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Client’s failure to do so will be deemed a waiver of any such claim and will block the Client from making any related claim thereafter.
Client agrees to notify Momentum of any billing concerns or discrepancies within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Client’s failure to do so will be deemed a waiver of any such claim and will block the Client from making any related claim thereafter.
If Client requests additional containers, or requests to remove extra containers, ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, the delivery and removal fees in Schedule A will be applied to Client’s invoice for that month.
All delinquent accounts will be charged an interest rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum). In the event any balance is not paid as agreed herein, the Client agrees to pay a collection fee not to exceed 40% of the unpaid balance. In the event legal action is taken to collect the unpaid balance, the Client further agrees to pay court costs and reasonable attorney fees in addition to the collection fee.
Should diesel prices reach an average of four ($4.00) dollars per gallon for a month according to the U.S. Department of Energy Rocky Mountain Region (PADD4), a Fuel Surcharge of 0.50% will be added for every ten cent ($0.10) rise in diesel above four ($4.00) dollars per gallon (calculated on a monthly basis).
The facilities that process single-stream recycling charge Momentum a processing fee, which fluctuates monthly based on market conditions. All Momentum Clients that subscribe to our Mixed Recycling services will be charged a Recyclables Processing Surcharge of 1.00% for every $10 rise in recycling processing fees above $20 per ton (as actually charged to Momentum by the processor).

TERM, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, & SEVERABILITY.

This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date set forth herein and shall continue in force for a term of one (1) year. This Agreement will automatically renew at the end of each term for a further term of one (1) year.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other Party. Upon termination of this Agreement, Momentum agrees to remove Momentum’s containers from Client location(s) within fourteen (14) days of the last service date, in which event, Client will have no further obligation to Momentum, except for services rendered but still unpaid.
During the term of this Agreement, either Party may, by notifying the other Party, transfer all its rights and obligations under this Agreement to its affiliates, provided that the transferee shall inherit and perform all rights and obligations under this Agreement.
The provisions of this Agreement will be deemed severable, and the unenforceability of any one or more provisions will not affect the enforceability of any other provisions. In addition, if any provision of this Agreement, for any reason, is declared to be unenforceable, the Parties will substitute an enforceable provision that, to the maximum extent possible in accordance with applicable law, preserves the original intentions and economic positions of the Parties.

MODIFICATIONS, WAIVERS & AMENDMENTS.

Momentum reserves the right to adjust prices according to inflationary rates on an annual basis, and rising fuel prices or tipping fees as needed. Momentum will notify Client about all such modifications at least two (2) weeks in advance. Any other modifications to this Agreement are valid only if they are submitted in written form, approved and signed by both Parties.

FORCE MAJEURE CASES.

Both Parties are exonerated from any financial penalties in case of force majeure: natural disasters, general strikes, civil disorders, and other activities that are not controlled by the Parties.

LIABILITY / INSURANCE.

Each of the Parties hereto shall be liable to the other for damages arising out of or in connection with (i) a Party’s negligent act or willful misconduct; or (ii) a Party’s breach of this Agreement.
During the term of this Agreement, Momentum will maintain all legally required, and other appropriate, insurance coverage on Momentum employees, agents or subcontractors who render services described herein.
Momentum is not responsible for any damage that may occur to pavement or other driving surfaces while providing service.

VENDOR FEES.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that Momentum will not be responsible for any fees relating to Client’s vendor management, payables, or other such systems. Any such fees assessed Momentum shall be invoiced to Client by Momentum in the exact amount of the fee.

GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement shall be construed, governed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

NOTICES.

Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and sent via U.S. mail or e-mail to the other Party.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, representations and commitments, oral or otherwise. No additional terms or modifications to this Agreement proposed by Client in any acknowledgement or other document shall be binding on Momentum.

By checking the box below, I certify that I am authorized to enroll Client in the Momentum Recycling services listed above, and I agree to abide by the Client Responsibilities and to pay all applicable fees outlined herein.

Acknowledgement

Momentum Recycling commits to full transparency in our service offerings and
to treat all customers uniformly. Please acknowledge your acceptance below:

Momentum Recycling Terms of Service*

Commercial Recycling Collection Services

Terms of Service

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

These Terms of Service are by and between Momentum Recycling, LLC (“Momentum”) and a customer of Momentum Recycling's commercial recycling collection services ("Client") (collectively, the “Parties,” and individually, the “Party”).

MOMENTUM RESPONSIBILITIES.

Provide all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to facilitate collections.
Provide and maintain collection containers for Client to place acceptable materials in.
Collect materials from collection containers per Client’s collection frequency in Schedule A
Provide ongoing training about recycling, resource conservation and diversion strategies.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

Ensure that containers are in agreed upon collection location by 6:00 a.m. on specified collection day.
Ensure that containers are accessible; if containers are blocked, no collection will be made (rescheduled collections due to inaccessible containers will be subject to an additional pickup fee). The area around the containers must be tidy and free of trash and other debris.
Take reasonable care of the containers supplied by Momentum. Containers are in the care, custody and control of the Client and, as such, Client accepts responsibility for the safekeeping of containers and its contents, which includes blocking or anchoring containers to withstand wind, vandals and other conditions. If containers are damaged or lost, Client will incur a fee to replace the containers ($75.00 per cart, $750.00 per dumpster).
Place only acceptable materials in containers as described in Momentum signage and avoid contaminating materials. Highly contaminated containers will not be emptied: Client will be notified about the contamination and asked to remove contaminants before Momentum will empty the container. Client ensures that no hazardous material, including batteries, electronics scrap, or hazardous chemicals or containers that have held hazardous materials, is put into any Momentum containers.
Ensure that containers are not overflowing. Client will be required to increase service if containers are routinely overfilled.
Update Momentum of any changes to designated contact person(s).
Grant Momentum the right to use Client's name, logo, trademarks, copyrights, and other service marks (collectively, the “Marks”) for the sole purpose of promoting Client’s participation in Momentum’s zero waste services.

SERVICE FEES & BILLING.

Client agrees to pay Momentum the collection and handling fees indicated in Schedule A attached hereto, which may be updated by either Party, as needed, throughout the term of this Agreement. In addition, Client agrees to pay Momentum a one-time Account Activation Fee of thirty-five ($35.00) dollars, which Client must pay in full prior to Momentum delivering containers.
Momentum will issue monthly statements for the handling and service fees assessed in the month prior.
Client agrees to pay Momentum within thirty (30) days of the date of invoice. All Clients with a monthly fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars or less are required to pay via credit card or Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments. Monthly fees greater than this may be paid via credit card, ACH or check.
Client agrees to notify Momentum of any billing concerns or discrepancies within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Client’s failure to do so will be deemed a waiver of any such claim and will block the Client from making any related claim thereafter.
Client agrees to notify Momentum of any billing concerns or discrepancies within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. Client’s failure to do so will be deemed a waiver of any such claim and will block the Client from making any related claim thereafter.
If Client requests additional containers, or requests to remove extra containers, ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, the delivery and removal fees in Schedule A will be applied to Client’s invoice for that month.
All delinquent accounts will be charged an interest rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum). In the event any balance is not paid as agreed herein, the Client agrees to pay a collection fee not to exceed 40% of the unpaid balance. In the event legal action is taken to collect the unpaid balance, the Client further agrees to pay court costs and reasonable attorney fees in addition to the collection fee.
Should diesel prices reach an average of four ($4.00) dollars per gallon for a month according to the U.S. Department of Energy Rocky Mountain Region (PADD4), a Fuel Surcharge of 0.50% will be added for every ten cent ($0.10) rise in diesel above four ($4.00) dollars per gallon (calculated on a monthly basis).
The facilities that process single-stream recycling charge Momentum a processing fee, which fluctuates monthly based on market conditions. All Momentum Clients that subscribe to our Mixed Recycling services will be charged a Recyclables Processing Surcharge of 1.00% for every $10 rise in recycling processing fees above $20 per ton (as actually charged to Momentum by the processor).

TERM, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, & SEVERABILITY.

This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date set forth herein and shall continue in force for a term of one (1) year. This Agreement will automatically renew at the end of each term for a further term of one (1) year.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other Party. Upon termination of this Agreement, Momentum agrees to remove Momentum’s containers from Client location(s) within fourteen (14) days of the last service date, in which event, Client will have no further obligation to Momentum, except for services rendered but still unpaid.
During the term of this Agreement, either Party may, by notifying the other Party, transfer all its rights and obligations under this Agreement to its affiliates, provided that the transferee shall inherit and perform all rights and obligations under this Agreement.
The provisions of this Agreement will be deemed severable, and the unenforceability of any one or more provisions will not affect the enforceability of any other provisions. In addition, if any provision of this Agreement, for any reason, is declared to be unenforceable, the Parties will substitute an enforceable provision that, to the maximum extent possible in accordance with applicable law, preserves the original intentions and economic positions of the Parties.

MODIFICATIONS, WAIVERS & AMENDMENTS.

Momentum reserves the right to adjust prices according to inflationary rates on an annual basis, and rising fuel prices or tipping fees as needed. Momentum will notify Client about all such modifications at least two (2) weeks in advance. Any other modifications to this Agreement are valid only if they are submitted in written form, approved and signed by both Parties.

FORCE MAJEURE CASES.

Both Parties are exonerated from any financial penalties in case of force majeure: natural disasters, general strikes, civil disorders, and other activities that are not controlled by the Parties.

LIABILITY / INSURANCE.

Each of the Parties hereto shall be liable to the other for damages arising out of or in connection with (i) a Party’s negligent act or willful misconduct; or (ii) a Party’s breach of this Agreement.
During the term of this Agreement, Momentum will maintain all legally required, and other appropriate, insurance coverage on Momentum employees, agents or subcontractors who render services described herein.
Momentum is not responsible for any damage that may occur to pavement or other driving surfaces while providing service.

VENDOR FEES.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that Momentum will not be responsible for any fees relating to Client’s vendor management, payables, or other such systems. Any such fees assessed Momentum shall be invoiced to Client by Momentum in the exact amount of the fee.

GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement shall be construed, governed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

NOTICES.

Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and sent via U.S. mail or e-mail to the other Party.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, representations and commitments, oral or otherwise. No additional terms or modifications to this Agreement proposed by Client in any acknowledgement or other document shall be binding on Momentum.

By checking the box below, I certify that I am authorized to enroll Client in the Momentum Recycling services listed above, and I agree to abide by the Client Responsibilities and to pay all applicable fees outlined herein.

I attest that all information on this form is accurate and that I have read & understand the Terms of Service.

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I attest that all information on this form is accurate and that I have read & understand the Terms of Service.

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Service Fees*

I accept the Monthly Total Service. I understand a one-time $35.00 Activation Fee will be added only to my first invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

Cardboard
Oil (i.e. cooking oils)
Rubber/Latex Gloves
Wood Lumber + Sawdust

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.

Are compostable containers accepted?

Answer: Unfortunately, No.

Salt Lake City Area: Unfortunately, compostable products are meant specifically for industrial compost facilities, and not for anaerobic digesters. Because the two processes differ in some crucial ways, these compostables will not break down properly and will most likely be screened out before they ever hit the digester. Wasatch Resource Recovery does allow for some contamination, and all food waste goes through a depackaging machine. However, best practices are to leave the compostable packaging and containers out of your food waste bin.

About the Service:

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 1^st 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!

Still Need Help?

Please message us at anytime or

call us M-F 9-5 at (801) 355-0334.

it’s time to

GIVE A SCRAP

about food waste

Why Should You Give A Scrap?

Utah’s Leading Food Waste Hauler

Transparent Pricing – No Surprises

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