Food waste
Food waste collections that turn kitchens into energy.
Back-of-house prep and plate waste (EWC 20 01 08) collected in sealed containers and sent to anaerobic digestion, producing biogas and nutrient-rich digestate.
What you're buying
oper8 supplies managed commercial waste collections through vetted suppliers. You get one contract, one rate card, evidence capture, tonnage reporting and an operator who handles escalations.
EWC 20 01 08
Correctly coded biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste.
AD, not landfill
Diverted to anaerobic digestion where methane is captured and used, not released.
Sealed containers
23L caddies, 120L and 240L wheeled bins with lockable lids where needed.
Higher frequencies in summer
Weekly, twice-weekly or daily depending on volume, hygiene and access.
Full duty of care
Transfer notes and AD-site acceptance records tied to your account.
Real diversion numbers
Tonnage recorded per collection so food-waste diversion is measurable.
What's included
Built for operational teams who want clarity.
- Front-of-house presentation tools that reduce contamination
- Odour and pest guidance built into onboarding
- Works alongside DMR, cardboard, glass and general waste streams
- Single contract across every kitchen in the estate
Who it's for
Designed for businesses with real waste operations.
- Restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels
- Contract caterers and workplace canteens
- Retail sites with fresh prep or on-site kitchens
Ready when you are
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