Food Waste Collection Trial Service

Choosing a food waste partner is an important decision.

And many businesses want reassurance before committing to a long-term arrangement. A trial service allows organisations to experience how a food waste collection system works in practice, with minimal risk and no unnecessary complexity.

ReFood offers trial services so customers can see first-hand how a compliant, specialist food waste solution fits into their operations. These trials areparticularly helpful for businesses introducing food waste separation, reviewing an existing provider, or adjusting to new legislative requirements.

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Easy for your business

Easy for your business

A trial begins with a simple conversation to understand how your site operates. We look at the type and volume of food waste produced, available space for containers, and the most practical collection schedule. From there, we set up a service that reflects real operational needs.

During the trial period, customers can see how collections work, how containers fit into their workflow, and how reliable scheduling supports hygiene and waste management standards. The aim is to make food waste handling straightforward for site teams, without adding pressure to day-to-day operations.

A trial also lets us tweak and refine the service to fit your site properly. If volumes are higher or lower than expected, or if collection times need adjusting, we can make changes quickly. This ensures the final service is shaped around how your business actually operates.

Give your business confidence

Trials also give businesses confidence in compliance. Food waste must be handled and processed correctly under current regulations, and a trial allows organisations to ensure their system meets requirements before committing long-term.

Our team remains available throughout the trial to answer questions, make adjustments, and ensure the service runs smoothly.

For businesses that want to take a measured approach, a trial service offers a practical starting point. It allows organisations to test a solution, build confidence, and move forward when ready.

Give your business confidence

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.

Making a change, one collection at a time.

  • The concept was straightforward and simple. Very easy, and in the 5-years we've worked with them, it's been fantastic.

    Nuno Cesar De Sa

    Hotel Manager, Rudding Park

  • ReFood was great, setting us up with our regular collections and sorting us out with an ideal solution for our needs. The collections are reliable, and it's great to know our waste produce is being given a new life as a greener energy source.

    Matthew

    Operations Manager, York Coffee Emporium

  • Having used this service now for 6 weeks, I have to say we've been very happy with ReFood. Ebony had handled all administrative aspects perfectly, and the collection of bins has been faultless.

    Jon Smithells

    Six Poor Folk, Cafe Bar Bistro

  • The service so far has been efficient. Good communication, as a busy cafe when food waste comes back you don't feel as bad knowing that it's getting recycled.

    Marigold Cafe Knaresborough