it’s time to
GIVE A SCRAP
about food waste
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.
Turn Your Food Waste Into Energy
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?
Place your food waste in the designated container provided
to you by Momentum Recycling (multiple size options).
Using specially designed trucks, we transport your food waste to
the Wasatch Resource Recovery facility in North Salt Lake to be processed.
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 (up to 7% by weight) is acceptable – such as when a napkin, straw, ketchup packet or what have you is left on the plate.
Won’t it decompose in the landfill? – Nope.
Nothing breaks down in a landfill because it lacks oxygen + water that aid in decomposition. A single head of lettuce can take up to 25-years to decompose in a landfill! When it does, it off-gases methane, a greenhouse gas 23 times stronger than the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Food waste at the landfill also emits ammonia, which has been proven to be a major contributor to winter inversions.
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
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!
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:
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
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: It depends on where you are located:
- 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 key ways, these compostables will likely not break down and will most frequently be screened out before they ever hit the digester. Wasatch Resource Recovery does allow for 7% contamination by weight, as all the food waste goes through a depackaging machine. These compostables would be considered contamination, but are allowed as long as they don’t exceed 7% of what is sent.
- Park City Area: Yes, compostable products are accepted.
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 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!
Other Services:
Mixed Recycling
Glass Recycling
Hard-to-Recycle Items
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