Commercial Food Waste Calculator

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Use the calculator for a quick estimate, or contact Biofeed for a more accurate review based on your waste volumes, site setup and operational requirements.

Use this commercial food waste calculator to estimate how much your business could save by improving the way food waste is handled on site.
Enter your weekly food waste volume to compare your current disposal costs with a Biofeed-based approach. This tool provides a practical snapshot of potential cost savings, food waste reduction outcomes and environmental impact for commercial sites.
It is designed for businesses such as commercial kitchens, hospitals, aged care facilities, hotels, clubs, food manufacturers and other operations generating regular volumes of food waste.
This is an early-stage planning tool designed to support better decision-making around food waste handling, disposal costs and site efficiency.
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1. Food Waste Impact Analysis

This section provides an indicative food waste impact analysis based on the volume of food waste your site generates each week. It highlights the potential environmental benefit of diverting commercial food waste away from landfill and into compliant organics processing.

Results

Total Greenhouse Gas Saved (CO₂-e): —

Landfill Space Saved: —

Plastic Bags Diverted from Landfill: —

How the environmental figures are calculated

Total greenhouse gas saved is based on NSW EPA data, which shows that diverting food waste from landfill to a compliant organics processing facility avoids at least 2.1 tonnes of CO₂-e per tonne of waste, less a conservative processing factor of 0.025 t CO₂-e/t for off-site composting.

Landfill space saved assumes a typical food waste density of 500 kg/m³ (US EPA Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors). Plastic bags diverted assumes a 30-litre bag size.

Disclaimer: Results assume source-separated food waste processed at a compliant organics facility. Figures are averages; actual outcomes vary by waste composition, processing method, site operations, transport and other factors. ‘Landfill space’ and ‘bags diverted’ are estimates only and not formal regulatory measures.

2. Commercial Food Waste Cost Analysis

This calculator uses the information you enter to generate an indicative comparison between your current food waste disposal costs and a Biofeed-based waste handling model. It is designed to support early-stage commercial food waste analysis and should be used as a planning tool rather than a formal quotation.

Environmental estimates are based on published emissions and diversion assumptions, while cost figures depend on your waste volumes, current disposal rates, transport factors and eligibility for any available funding support.

Please confirm this rate with your current waste provider. The default of $0.45/kg is indicative of typical commercial bin collection rates in NSW, but actual charges vary by location, contract terms, bin sizes, and service frequency.
Please confirm this rate with your chosen waste collection provider. The default of $0.15/kg is indicative only — rates vary by location, distance to processing facility, contract terms, and service frequency.
Shows a separate rebate equal to 50% of the Biofeed monthly cost (if eligible). Learn more about Bin Trim.

Results

Current monthly disposal cost: —

Projected monthly (Biofeed + pump-out): —

Bin Trim rebate (50% of Biofeed cost): —

Estimated monthly savings: —

Estimated annual savings: —

Notes: Results are estimates only and are provided for comparison purposes. Actual disposal costs, pump-out charges and savings will vary depending on your site, waste volumes, service frequency, provider rates and equipment configuration. Bin Trim support is subject to eligibility and program assessment.

Need a more accurate site assessment?

This commercial food waste calculator is a useful starting point, but every site is different. If you would like a more tailored review based on your waste volumes, disposal setup and operational requirements, contact Biofeed for a customised assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

This calculator provides an indicative estimate of current disposal costs, projected Biofeed-related costs, potential monthly and annual savings, and selected environmental outcomes based on the food waste volume your business generates each week.
It is designed for commercial sites that generate regular food waste, including hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, aged care providers, hotels, clubs, institutions and food production environments.
No. This tool is a planning and comparison guide only. For a tailored assessment based on your site, waste profile and operating conditions, contact Biofeed directly.
The calculator compares your current disposal cost with a projected Biofeed plus pump-out model. It also shows estimated monthly and annual savings and can factor in indicative Bin Trim funding where applicable.
Understanding your current disposal costs and waste volumes can help identify opportunities to reduce haulage, improve waste handling efficiency, lower landfill reliance and support better long-term operational decisions.

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