The ‘back of house’ requirement to deal with food waste has never been the most glamourous part of running a hotel or restaurant. But with an increasing focus these days on the need for improved environmental management, keeping costs under control and minimizing hygiene risks, the Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryer has an important role to play.
In large cities, there is a premium on space, both in the kitchen and at the back of the premises. Limited space for wheelie bins means that compaction technology (balers, compactors and bottle crushers) must be used. But when it comes to food waste it tends to either go into a wheelie bin or down a food disposal unit into the drains.
Food disposal units (macerators) are now banned in the UK. Putting food waste into drains is now deemed as completely unacceptable. The alternative of putting food waste into black bags, in a wheelie bin or a compactor poses significant hygiene and vermin risks.
The Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryer turns wet food waste into a dry sterile powder, 20% or less of its original weight and volume, reducing food waste wheelie bins by the same proportion. The elimination of risks from vermin, pests and smells means that the dryer is ideal for hotels and restaurants where hygiene is a top priority.
Knowing the weight of food waste produced daily is key to deciding which model of food waste dryer is right for your operation. For example, the ES150 has a maximum capacity of 100kg per day. If your weight is close to this or peaks above this the you should consider a larger unit or splitting the volume across two smaller units.
Space is often at a premium in hotels, restaurants, and commercial kitchens, making it challenging to accommodate waste management equipment without disrupting day-to-day operations. The Eco-Smart range has been developed with this in mind and is available in a variety of sizes and configurations to suit different site requirements, ensuring there is a solution for both compact and larger facilities. Where internal space is particularly limited, Eco-Smart machines can also be installed elsewhere on site. Provided the machine is housed within a suitable shelter to protect it from the elements, installation can be highly flexible. The key requirements are access to a power supply and a drainage connection, allowing businesses to position the equipment in the most practical location while still benefiting from efficient food waste processing and improved waste management practices.
The Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryer is made from high specification stainless steel. All units are have locking castors so can be pushed into position. All you need is a power supply nearby and a standard sink drain (see Installation and Commissioning). It is easy to use, with simple on/off and discharge buttons and high specification RFID interlock sensors. Just load the food waste, close the lid and press the start button - the process is automatic.
