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The Econova Anaerobic Biodigester

A commercial waste-to-energy system that converts food and organic waste into biogas and nutrient-rich digestate — sealed, largely automated, and sized to fit facilities from 220 to 5,500 lbs of waste per day.

How it works

From waste to energy in one sealed system

Inside a fully enclosed tank, naturally occurring microbes break organic matter down without oxygen — a process called anaerobic digestion. The two outputs are biogas, rich enough in methane to use for heating, power, or vehicle fuel, and digestate, a liquid byproduct that works as an organic fertilizer.

01

Sort & feed

Incoming waste is screened to remove anything non-biodegradable, then broken down and blended into a uniform slurry with water.

02

Ferment

The slurry is heated inside the sealed digester, creating the warm, oxygen-free conditions microbes need to break it down.

03

Collect biogas

As digestion proceeds, methane-rich biogas is generated and captured.

04

Extract digestate

The remaining liquid is drawn off and repurposed as a nutrient-rich fertilizer rather than sent to a landfill.

05

Purify

Impurities are stripped from the biogas, leaving a clean fuel ready for heating, electricity, or vehicles.

Why it matters

What the biodigester changes for your operation

Renewable energy on-site

Generate usable energy from waste you're already producing, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Real waste reduction

Divert organic waste away from landfill hauling, cutting a recurring operating cost.

A useful byproduct

Digestate supports soil health and can offset fertilizer costs for agricultural customers.

Lower emissions

Capturing methane before it escapes decomposing waste means fewer greenhouse gases released.

Quiet, enclosed operation

Fully sealed and largely automated — suitable for back-of-house areas, including healthcare settings.

Built to scale

Ten capacity tiers mean the same underlying system fits a single restaurant or a municipal facility.

Who it's for

Sized for your kind of facility

Hotels & resorts

Kitchen, banquet, and F&B waste processed overnight, offsetting energy costs and feeding on-site landscaping with digestate.

Restaurants & food service

Cuts hauling costs for daily food waste and runs quietly in back-of-house operations.

Hospitals & healthcare

Fully enclosed, odor-free operation suited to strict hygiene requirements, while supplementing boiler or hot-water energy needs.

Municipalities

City-scale processing up to 5,500 lbs/day, supporting organic waste diversion goals.

Farms & agriculture

Converts food waste and crop residue into both energy and a fertilizer that can lower input costs.

Specifications

Ten capacity tiers, one system

Not sure which size fits your facility? Contact us for a free assessment and we'll size it to your actual waste volume.

ModelCapacityApprox. biogas outputTypical fit
BD-220220 lbs/day~200 ft³/daySmall restaurant, café group
BD-300300 lbs/day~270 ft³/dayMid-size restaurant, hotel kitchen
BD-500500 lbs/day~450 ft³/dayLarge restaurant, hospital cafeteria
BD-750750 lbs/day~675 ft³/dayHotel F&B, university dining
BD-10001,000 lbs/day~900 ft³/dayLarge hotel, regional hospital
BD-15001,500 lbs/day~1,350 ft³/dayResort, convention centre, corporate campus
BD-20002,000 lbs/day~1,800 ft³/dayLarge resort, city facility, large hospital
BD-30003,000 lbs/day~2,700 ft³/dayAirport, multi-site campus, municipality
BD-40004,000 lbs/day~3,600 ft³/dayIndustrial facility, regional food processor
BD-55005,500 lbs/dayCustomLarge municipal facility, waste hub

Approximate biogas output at standard organic loading rates; actual output varies with waste composition and site conditions.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What waste can it process?

Standard food waste — fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, dairy, bread, grains, coffee grounds, food-soiled paper — plus agricultural residue. Packaging and other non-biodegradable material should stay out.

What happens to the digestate?

It's a nutrient-rich liquid byproduct. Agricultural customers often use it directly as fertilizer; other facilities can have it collected by a waste hauler rather than sending it to landfill.

What does installation involve?

A reinforced floor, water supply, electrical connection, and a biogas connection point. Delivery, commissioning, and staff training are handled for you.

What kind of payback can I expect?

Savings come from eliminated hauling costs and on-site energy use, with most facilities reaching payback within a couple of years. We can model your specific numbers during a free assessment.

Get a free savings assessment

We'll look at your daily waste volume and estimate what a biodigester could save your business.

Email inquiries@ecolibera.com