Certified Food & Beverage Destruction Services
We specialize in destroying expired, damaged, or recalled packaged goods through automated depackaging and sustainable disposal pathways.
Our mission is simple — divert materials from landfill and provide verifiable proof of destruction that meets your compliance and sustainability goals.
Our destruction locations handle most packaged food and beverage items, including:
Cans, bottles, pouches, cartons
Mixed pallets and private-label products
Drums (55 gal), totes (275–330 gal)
Alcoholic, sticky, or syrup-based liquids
Bulk and off-spec manufacturing batches
What We Accept
Our Proven 4-Step Destruction Process
1️⃣ Intake & Assessment — Send food or beverage type, packaging details, weights, pallet counts and photos (if possible).
2️⃣ Depackaging & Sorting — Automated machinery separates food & beverages from packaging for diversion.
3️⃣ Destruction Path — Materials routed to animal feed, anaerobic digestion, compost, or engineered fuel.
4️⃣ Proof of Destruction — Receive timestamped photos (upon request), weigh tickets, and a signed Certificate of Destruction.
⏱ Average turnaround: 24–72 hours from approval to completion.
Advanced Depackaging Technology
Advanced Depackaging Technology
Our partner facilities use high-efficiency depackaging systems that separate food from packaging at scale.
This ensures clean organic streams for sustainable reuse:
Animal Feed Conversion — nutrient recovery from uncontaminated food waste.
Anaerobic Digestion (Biogas) — production of renewable energy and fertilizer.
Compost or Engineered Fuel — for materials not suited for feed or digestion.
Each load is logged, weighed, and documented for traceability — providing audit-ready proof for sustainability and compliance teams.
DEPACKAGING TECHNOLOGY (New)
Advanced Depackaging Technology
Our facilities use high-efficiency depackaging systems that separate food from packaging at scale.
This ensures clean organic streams for sustainable reuse:
Animal Feed Conversion — nutrient recovery from uncontaminated food waste.
Anaerobic Digestion (Biogas) — production of renewable energy and fertilizer.
Compost or Engineered Fuel — for materials not suited for feed or digestion.
Each load is logged, weighed, and documented for traceability — providing audit-ready proof for sustainability and compliance teams.
DESTRUCTION METHODS
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Animal Feed Conversion
Repurposes eligible food waste for livestock feed, reducing landfill use and supporting local farms.
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Anaerobic Digestion (Biogas)
Converts organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. This can create electricity or clean fuel for vehicles.
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Compost Conversion
This method will convert your food and beverages into compost. This is a good option for wet foods.
SUSTAINABILITY METRICS (New)
Sustainability Impact
On average, every 1 ton of food waste diverted through our process avoids approximately:
🌎 0.48 metric tons of CO₂e emissions
⚡ 380 kWh of recovered energy (from biogas or WTE)
💧 125 gallons of water savings (from feed substitution)
Your Certificate of Destruction includes load-level sustainability metrics to help you report ESG performance.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE (New)
Industries We Serve
Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Distributors and Wholesalers
Retail & 3PL Returns
Quality / Recall Management Teams
Waste Brokers & Sustainability Managers
Government & Regulatory Agencies
DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE
Proof & Compliance
Certificate of Destruction (digital, signed)
Photo / video documentation
Chain of custody for every load
Witness destruction available (remote or onsite)
Which destruction option is best for you?
EPA Food Hierarchy is a great reference on how to destroy your food and beverages sustainably. We have even created an app that will help you through this process. Click on the “Quick Sustainability Assessment” button below to see what destruction processes are the best fit for your packaged foods and beverages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Do you accept alcohol and sticky liquids?
Yes. Our facilities safely process alcoholic, syrup-based, and high-moisture products in compliance with all state and EPA regulations.
How quickly can destruction be scheduled?
Most loads are scheduled within 24–72 hours after quote approval.
What happens to packaging after depackaging?
Packaging is recycled or converted to engineered fuel; all residuals are tracked and recorded.
Can I witness destruction?
Yes—onsite and remote witness options are available upon request.
Will I receive documentation?
Every project includes a signed Certificate of Destruction with timestamps, weigh tickets, and photo proof.
Ready to Schedule Destruction?
Get a destruction quote today and fill out our online form!