Why is Nelson developing this program?

The City conducted a feasibility study comparing data from the small initial pilot project in 2020 with regional data. This study found that a residential pre-treated organics program has the potential to be less expensive, divert more waste, and reduce more greenhouse gas emissions. A 2023 study on the initial program rollout will verify these projections.

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1. Why is Nelson developing this program?
2. When will the program begin?
3. Why pre-treat organics?
4. Will I own my appliance?
5. I own or rent a property. How will the program work for me? *Find answers in the FAQs below.
6. Who is eligible?
7. I have registered, when will I receive my appliance?
8. Accessibility: I use a mobility device or have other accessibility requirements. How can I receive my FoodCycler appliance?
9. What are the anticipated program benefits?
10. How is this program financed?
11. What is a pre-treatment appliance? What does it do?
12. Is this program sustainable?
13. Will organics be collected?
14. What is the brand of appliance?
15. How much energy does the appliance consume?
16. Is the soil amendment safe to use in my home garden?
17. How will I learn how to use the FoodCycler?
18. How does the appliance minimize odors?
19. I am moving or switching tenants in my rental, what do I do with my FoodCycler?
20. How long will my filters last? How do I replace my filter?
21. Will the soil amendment attract pests?