What is Food Sludge waste worth?

Food Sludge typically trades at Gate credit €0–30/t (AD); cost €20–60/t (landfill). Highest-value route: Anaerobic digestion co-substrate (Gate credit €0–30/t).

What is the EWC code for Food Sludge?

Primary EWC code: 02 02 03. Related codes: 02 03 04, 19 08 05.

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Availability: InStock
Author: SymbioFlows

Source DAF sludge and biological sludge from food processing wastewater. High-value AD co-substrate. EU volumes 3M+ t/yr. Match with anaerobic digestion operators via SymbioFlows.

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~3M t/yr

EU annual generation

Gate credit €0–30/t (AD); cost €20–60/t (landfill)

Typical market range

02 02 03

Primary EWC classification

Valorisation Routes — Ranked by Value

#	Route	Buyer Type	Price Range
1	Anaerobic digestion co-substrate	AD plant operators	Gate credit €0–30/t
	Fat-rich DAF sludge (>20% fat) most valuable
2	Agricultural land spreading	Farmers (via broker)	Cost €5–20/t haulage
	Subject to nitrate vulnerable zone restrictions
3	Thermal drying + SRF	Cement kilns	Cost €40–80/t processing
	Only viable at large scale with on-site drying

Who Buys Food Sludge Waste

Food & Beverage

Anaerobic digestion co-substrate — producers often receive a tipping credit

Biogas Sector

High-fat DAF sludge as premium AD co-substrate (300–500 m3/t VS biogas yield)

EWC Classification

Primary code: 02 02 03

Related codes commonly used for this stream:

02 03 04 19 08 05

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