Organics Pre‑processing & Recycling
Depackaging Food and Beverage Waste
Step 1: Pre‑processing
Vanguard Renewables' advanced Organics Receiving Areas depackage and pre‑process expired goods, off‑spec batches, or unsafe to eat food and beverage products.
Step 2: Recycling
The extracted food waste is recycled at a Farm Powered anaerobic digester, where it is combined with farm waste and converted into renewable energy. Some waste streams skip step 1 and enter the anaerobic digester directly.
Features of an Organics Receiving Area
The Organics Receiving Area is the most sustainable way to divert packaged or unsellable organic waste from landfill or incineration. Here, waste is pre‑processed prior to entering the anaerobic digester.
- Waste materials separator and sealed walking floor pre‑process organic waste and separate it from packaging
- Grit and plastics separation
- Carbon filter featuring 6 to 10 air changes per hour
- Closed system with fast-acting doors and air curtains
Key Features
Why Vanguard Renewables?
- Increased diversion of food waste from landfills
- Production of renewable energy
- Improved soil health
- Reduced carbon footprint
We Put Safety First
The safety of our employees is our greatest responsibility, so we demand constant vigilance to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. With safety as a core value, we nurture a culture that protects our employees, visitors, and everyone who calls the areas around our work sites “home.”
