The Mill recycles food scraps into dried, ground-up food that we call Food Grounds. Food Grounds are still food, minus the water, bulk, odor, and ick. Check out our Food Grounds page here for more details.
You put in food scraps (see: what can I put in the Mill?) and Mill will automatically Dry and Grind them overnight (or whenever you schedule your cycle to run). Tip: You don't need to stop a cycle to add more scraps.
- The Dry & Grind cycle slowly heats and mixes your food scraps in order to conserve your food’s nutrients.
- Each cycle varies depending on the amount and moisture content of food scraps you put in. Wet food scraps like fruit will take a little longer, and dry scraps like bread will be shorter. See the Dry & Grind Cycle Tips article to learn more about typical cycle times depending on mass adds, as well as other tips and tricks.
- The Mill can take a while to grind up food because it runs a low power, energy-efficient cycle.
Please note: A little bit of caking in the bucket is normal and not cause for concern. It will come off over time.
What happens to the moisture removed from my food?
- As the Mill dries your food, the water evaporates and air is pushed through a sophisticated odor management system, which includes an carbon filter to help de-smellify.
- This air is then expelled through the bin’s exhaust fan system out the rear sides of the Mill.
- In a typical room, that moisture dissipates quickly and isn't noticeable.