Our Community
Creating positive environmental and social impact at a local level.
Our work is linked to the communities around our facilities and the customers we serve. Food waste recycling is not just about waste management, it’s about creating positive environmental and social impact at a local level.
We believe that surplus food should be prioritised for people. We encourage customers to collaborate with charities for redistribution before considering recycling. We recognise the food waste hierarchy and do not compete with animal feed markets for suitable materials. Recycling should only address unavoidable waste, not edible surplus.
Our facilities operate within local communities, providing skilled jobs and supporting regional economies. From plant operators and drivers to customer support teams, our people live and work in the areas we serve. Wherever possible, we prioritise working with local suppliers and service partners, helping to keep investment and opportunity within the regional economy.
Developing future talent
We are committed to developing future talent through apprenticeship opportunities across our operations. These programmes provide practical experience in engineering, operations, and logistics, helping people build long-term careers in the renewable energy and food waste recycling sectors. Many of our apprentices come from the communities around our sites, creating opportunities locally while strengthening skills within the industry.
Supporting the next generation to understand sustainability is equally important. Through school visits, facility tours, and educational engagement, we help students learn how food waste can be turned into renewable energy and biofertiliser. Seeing the process first-hand helps bring environmental education to life.
Creating Positive Impact in Every Community We Serve
Our community involvement extends beyond our facilities. Members of our team have supported local initiatives, including volunteering with community and charitable organisations such as homeless shelters. We also provide financial support to local initiatives and community causes when we can, contributing to recovery efforts and community projects as needed.
Food waste collected from local businesses is returned to productive use. The digestate produced through anaerobic digestion is used as a nutrient-rich fertiliser on farmland, supporting local agriculture and helping return nutrients to the soil. This creates a circular system in which food waste contributes to food production.
For ReFood, community is not a side initiative; it is part of how we operate every day, linking environmental responsibility with positive local impact.
Get Started with ReFood
A simple way to start turning your food waste into renewable energy.
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Get in Touch
Contact ReFood today via phone (0800 011 3214), email (info@refood.co.uk), or our quick enquiry form. Tell us about your business, food waste volume, and any specific needs (e.g., space constraints or collection frequency). Our team provides free, no-obligation advice tailored to your site.
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We Set Up Your Service
We design a flexible collection plan that fits your operations, whether it's clean bin swaps (sanitised 240-litre bins or smaller caddies), bag collections for tight spaces, or bulk options for larger producers. No bin rental fees, no hidden charges. We ensure full compliance with regulations, including Animal By-Product rules, and handle everything with traceability and hygiene in mind.
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Reap the Benefits
Your food waste is collected reliably on your schedule and processed through our closed-loop anaerobic digestion system. It turns into renewable energy (to power businesses and communities) and nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser for farms, diverting waste from landfill, reducing your carbon footprint, and supporting sustainability goals. Enjoy hassle-free service, transparent reporting, and the satisfaction of turning waste into a resource.
