Reliable food recycling for busy commercial kitchens
As the partner managing & recycling food for thousands of customers nationwide, we help you keep your back-of-house clean and sustainable while achieving landfill diversion goals.
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Why restaurants partner with Denali
Clean and secure kitchens
Improve back-of-house safety and sanitation with our leak-proof, tamper-resistant containers. Storing food scraps separately reduces odors and pests in your general trash, keeping your operation compliant and clean.
One bin for all food
We make food recycling simple. Unsold food — including meat and vegetable prep scraps along with packaged items, uneaten food, and leftovers — goes into a single container. We handle the separation, so your staff can focus on service, not sorting.
A "table-to-farm" story
Show your diners that their food is recycled into natural fertilizers and animal feed, supporting sustainable agriculture and extending the value of food.
How it works:
your total kitchen solution
Simple setup
We provide a right-sized, leak-proof container that fits your space.
All-in-one collection
Fill the bin with all unusable food items.
Reliable pickup
We ensure consistent collection to keep your daily operations running smoothly.
Track results
We provide the transparent data needed to verify your total environmental impact and share with customers on social platforms.
Restaurant recycling FAQs
We aim to make the back-of-house (BOH) separation easy. Generally, we accept all pre-consumer prep scraps (trimmings, peels) and post-consumer leftovers. This includes meat, dairy, produce, bakery items, and expired food. Unlike traditional composting, our advanced processing technologies often allow for a wider range of food we can accept. We will provide training for your staff and clear signage noting exactly what is accepted in your region.
Frequency and the right equipment are key. We provide clean, tamper-proof containers designed specifically for food residuals, not standard trash dumpsters. We work with you to establish a pickup schedule — up to daily service in high-volume locations — that prevents organic material from sitting too long, mitigating odor risks and keeping your loading dock clean.
We utilize automated, data-driven scheduling for used cooking oil collection. This ensures your tanks are emptied before they become full, and our secure containment options protect your oil revenue from theft.
Separating organics isn't just about "going green" — it can often lower your overall disposal fee by reducing the weight of your trash dumpsters. It also allows you to market your restaurant as a sustainable, circular business to an ever-growing number of eco-conscious diners.
Yes. In several regions across Arizona, California, and the Southwest (via our AllPro and Biotane brands), we provide comprehensive kitchen solutions. This includes automated used cooking oil (UCO) collection, professional grease trap pumping, and hydro jetting to prevent line clogs. Bundling these services simplifies your vendor management and ensures all your organic residuals are recycled responsibly.
Unused food is heavy. When you throw it in the trash, you pay high disposal fees and require frequent compactor pulls. By separating it into a recycling stream, you significantly lighten your trash load, often lowering your overall waste management spend while boosting your sustainability profile.
Our nationwide service teams recycle food and organics across the contiguous U.S. and Puerto Rico. We also offer used cooking oil pickup and grease trap cleaning in Arizona and select Southwestern regions.
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Simplify your scrap, spoilage, and packaging disposal
Don't let packaging bottlenecks or strict sorting rules slow down your prep line. We accept a wide range of organic materials, from vegetable trimmings and leftover food to expired, packaged inventory. Our advanced depackaging technology automatically separates food from wrappers, meaning your staff spends less time unboxing spoiled goods and more time serving customers.
Food recycling is just the beginning
In addition to our food recycling programs, we offer a range of services to keep your restaurant running efficiently. Depending on your location, you may have access to:
Our knowledgeable consultants can help you review your current operations to identify areas of improvement and potential cost savings. We’ll work closely with you to create a solution that meets your specific needs. Our team will guide you through the process to make sure your restaurant or restaurant chain is running as efficiently and sustainably as possible.
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