A FoodCycler is a compact, indoor compost alternative that accelerates the natural decomposition process through aerobic digestion. These countertop-friendly machines transform your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich material that can benefit your garden and reduce household waste. With FoodCyclers you can effortlessly minimize your environmental footprint while contributing to a greener community.
FoodCycler Pilot Program
Lacombe County's 2025 Resident Environmental Sustainability Program built on the successes of past years, where we introduced rain barrels in 2022 and trees in 2023 and 2024. For 2025, an innovative indoor composting solution was offered: FoodCyclers
This annual initiative is designed to support property owners in their environmental goals through subsidized projects. In September 2024, Lacombe County Council voted in favour of subsidizing $100 per FoodCycler™ unit.
How the Program Worked
Thanks to subsidies from external partners ranging from $300-$400 and an additional $100 subsidy through Lacombe County, Lacombe County residents purchased a FoodCycler at a significantly reduced cost, making this an affordable and impactful way to adopt sustainable practices.
Participants in the FoodCycler Pilot Program were required to
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Track the number of composting cycles completed over a 12-week period.
- Complete a short survey at the end of the program to share their experiences.
- Up to 90% volume reduction
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Quiet, compact, odourless operation
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Easy to clean, easy to operate, no special training or skills required
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Quick (compared to composting, the FoodCycler™ processes food waste in hours, instead of months)
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Produces a valuable soil amendment, low in odour, and less attractive to wildlife.
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Reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) impact vs. landfill.
For more details on the science behind FoodCyclers and the resulting by-product, visit the FoodCycler blog: The Science Behind FoodCycler
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Lacombe County Office
RR 3
Lacombe AB T4L 2N3
Physical Location:
40403 Range Road 27-4
Contact Us
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Email: info@lacombecounty.com
Phone: 403-782-6601
Fax: 403-782-3820
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