The Municipality of Kincardine received a report on the results from the recent FoodCycler On-Site Organics Diversion Program run from May to August of this year.
It saw a total of 210 households purchase subsidized FoodCyclers through support from the Municipality, the Municipal Innovation Council and Bruce Power.
In terms of results users went from throwing just over half of their food waste in the garbage, and outdoor compost bins to residents reporting nearly half the number of standard garbage bags out per week, a reduction of nearly 26 bags per household per year to local landfills.
Users of the Foodcyclers also indicated that if the program was continued 90 percent would recommend their friends & family take part.
The Pilot Program carried a cost of $14,000 to the Municipality as well as shipping and taxes.
