

Working closely with the country's leading investor and operator of Anaerobic Digestion technology, namely BiogenGreenfinch, Sommers Waste Solutions are able to offer customers a unique service of linking food waste collections to Anaerobic Digestion (AD).
We are able to offer a tailored food collection service throughout our area of operation. This service is in two main parts:
A dedicated vehicle is utilised to collect food waste as part of our growing 'food collection round'. This aspect of our food waste service is targeted at smaller waste producers such as hotels, restaurants, caterers and schools, however is an ideal service for any small scale food waste producer. All sites are visited to assess the level of service required and to advise on best methodology; staff are trained and documentation is produced specific to the site's individual requirements.
Utilising our fleet of specialised vehicles, we are able to offer a food waste collection services from larger scale producers. Food waste such as palletised or damaged stock can be collected and transported to AD for processing (See process graphic below). Our bulk food service also encompasses flat bed collections and tanker services for liquid food wastes. This in addition to conventional skip and rolon/off collections.
AD is a naturally occurring biological process that breaks down the majority of organic wastes, including food, green and farm waste that may otherwise have been sent to landfill.
AD is the process where bio-mass (plant, food waste and animal material) is converted into renewable energy by micro organisms in the absence of air. Biomass is placed into sealed vessels where naturally occurring micro-organisms digest it releasing methane (biogas) that can be utilised to provide heat and electricity.
Therefore AD helps reduce fossil fuel usage and reduces harmful green house gas emissions. A bi product of this process is rich in nutrients (digestate) and can be used as a soil enhancer/fertiliser.
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