Industrial Food Waste Management


Cumberland Recycling is a leading provider of industrial food waste management services dedicated to helping businesses efficiently and sustainably manage their food waste. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of various industries, ensuring that food waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. With a commitment to quality service and compliance with regulatory standards, Cumberland Recycling partners with clients to eliminate environmental impact and foster a more sustainable future. Explore our industrial food waste management services to discover how we can help your business operate more efficiently while protecting the planet.

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Our Capabilities


Cumberland’s recycling capabilities with food waste include the following categories:

  • Bakery (including breads, cookies, and crackers)
  • Candy and confections
  • Snack foods (including corn and potato-based products)
  • Proteins (including fish, pork, poultry, and beef)
  • Condiments
  • Dairy (including milk, cheese, and ice cream)
  • Beverages (including juices, soda, beer, wine, and spirits)
  • Grains (including pasta and flour)
  • Fats and oils
  • Waste-water pre-treatment sludges from food processing lines

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Our Portfolio of Alternatives Include:


  • Animal feed
  • Land application
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • Compost

What Does Our Partnership Include?


Discover the benefits of partnering with Cumberland Recycling for all your industrial food waste management needs. Our robust and customized solutions ensure your business complies with environmental regulations while optimizing waste management processes. By choosing Cumberland Recycling, you contribute to a sustainable future and enhance operational efficiency and cost savings. Take a closer look at the services we offer to support your business:

Waste Collection and Transportation

Safe and efficient collection and transport of industrial food waste.

Recycling Services

Advanced recycling programs to reduce landfill usage and increase resource recovery.

Hazardous Waste Management

Specialized handling and disposal of hazardous materials to mitigate health and environmental risks.

Waste Audits and Reporting

Comprehensive waste audits to identify opportunities for improvement and detailed reporting to track progress.

Compliance Consulting

Expert guidance on regulatory compliance to ensure your business meets all industry standards.

Sustainable Food Waste Management Solutions


Cumberland Recycling excels in food waste recycling solutions for various types of industrial food waste. Our tailored services are curated to help businesses lessen their environmental footprint and adhere to stringent regulatory standards. By partnering with us, your business can transform waste into valuable resources, significantly contributing to a more sustainable future. The types of industrial food waste that Cumberland Recycling can effectively manage include:

Organic Waste

We efficiently recycle organic waste such as fruit and vegetable scraps, used cooking oil, and dairy products through composting and conversion into bioenergy.

Packaging Materials

Our advanced recycling programs handle non-organic waste, including plastics, paper, cardboard, and metals used in food packaging.

Expired and Spoiled Products

We ensure responsible disposal and recycling of expired or spoiled food items, reducing landfill dependence and maximizing resource recovery.

Animal By-products

Properly managing and recycling animal by-products like bones, fat, and offal helps create sustainable biofuels and animal feed.

Production Residues

Residual waste generated during food processing, such as grinds, husks, and pulp, is efficiently recycled to minimize environmental impact.

Learn More About Food Waste & Its Effects


Adequate industrial food waste recycling is crucial for businesses aiming to minimize their environmental impact and improve operational efficiency. By partnering with experts like Cumberland Recycling, companies can implement sustainable waste management practices that reduce landfill dependence and convert food waste into valuable resources such as compost and bioenergy. Businesses can significantly lower their gas emissions and resource consumption by leveraging cutting-edge recycling technologies and adhering to strict regulatory standards. With approximately 1.3 billion tons of food wasted globally each year, implementing robust recycling strategies is essential for fostering a greener future. Here are some key facts about food waste:

Water Usage

Producing the food that ends up as waste consumes about 24% of all water used in agriculture.

Land Occupation

Wasted food occupies nearly 30% of the world’s agricultural land.

Energy Consumption

The energy used annually to produce wasted food is about the same as the annual energy consumption of the entire United States.

Household Contribution

Globally, households account for the largest food waste, representing 61%.

Carbon Footprint

If food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, after the United States and China.

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Choosing Cumberland Recycling for your industrial food waste management ensures your business takes a proactive role in sustainability. Our comprehensive solutions comply with environmental regulations and optimize waste management processes to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency. Cumberland Recycling helps you minimize landfill usage and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by converting food waste into valuable resources like bioenergy and compost. With extensive expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we are dedicated to transforming waste management into a sustainable practice that benefits your business and the environment. Partner with Cumberland Recycling to drive your sustainability goals forward and positively impact the planet. Contact us today to set up your service.

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