• Bio Capital will process up to 1600 tonnes of food waste per year from Inverclyde
• Food waste taken to Bio Capital’s local facility and turned into renewable energy and sustainable biofertiliser
• Bio Capital awarded the contract through the Scottish Excel Framework

We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new contract by Inverclyde Council through the Scottish Excel Framework for the collection and processing of food waste. Under the terms of the contract, our facility in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, will manage the collection and processing of up to 1,600 tonnes of food waste annually.

The contract was awarded through The Scottish Excel Framework, which is a collaborative procurement initiative that supports Scotland’s local authorities and public sector organisations in sourcing goods and services efficiently and sustainably.

Once collected, the food waste will be transported to our strategically located transfer station at Linwood, where it will undergo pre-processing, before being sent to our Energen Biogas anaerobic digestion plant in Cumbernauld. There, it will be transformed into renewable energy and nutrient-rich biofertiliser supporting Scotland’s circular economy and net-zero ambitions.

Our Energen Biogas facility has the capacity to process up to 120,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, helping to divert material from landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 74,000 tonnes of CO₂e per year. This waste is transformed into enough renewable energy to power almost 18,000 Scottish homes annually, while also producing over 100,000 tonnes of nutrient-rich biofertiliser per year to support sustainable agriculture.

Tom Hall, Chief Commercial Officer at Bio Capital, commented: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Inverclyde Council through the Scottish Excel Framework. By combining our operational expertise and shared commitment to sustainability, we’re able to deliver a reliable and efficient food waste solution.

“The proximity of our Linwood transfer station to our AD facility ensures minimal transport emissions and maximum efficiency, helping to turn local food waste into renewable energy and sustainable biofertiliser. It’s a great example of how collaboration can drive meaningful environmental impact and the circular economy.”

Councillor Michael McCormick, Inverclyde Council’s convener of environment and regeneration, said: “This new partnership with Bio Capital is a win for our community and the environment. By turning food waste into clean energy and sustainable fertiliser, we’re not only reducing landfill and emissions — we’re helping build a greener Inverclyde.

“It’s a meaningful step forward that supports our local climate goals and demonstrates our commitment to sustainability in line with the council’s net zero strategy.”