Bio Capital secures Inverclyde food waste collection contract

Under the terms of the agreement, the resource management company will handle up to 1,600 tonnes of food waste each year.

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.”

Food waste processed at AD facility

Material collected will be transported to Bio Capital’s transfer station in Linwood for pre-processing before being sent on to its Energen Biogas anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow.

According to Bio Capital, the Cumbernauld plant is capable of processing up to 120,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, producing energy and more than 100,000 tonnes of biofertiliser.

The contract was award through The Scottish Excel Framework, a collaborative procurement initiative which supports local authorities and public sector bodies across Scotland in sourcing goods and services.

Tom Hall, Chief Commercial Officer at Bio Capital, added: “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.”

Bio Capital acquired the High Hedley Biogas plant near Durham in January 2025, bringing the company’s total capacity to over 500,000 tonnes per year.