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July 15, 2025

In this post: Why Anaerobic Digestion Is Ideal for Liquid Waste Disposal | How to Choose an Anaerobic Digestion Partner | The Trusted Solution for Bulk Liquid Food & Beverage Waste

Summary: This post explores why anaerobic digestion is the ideal solution for processing bulk liquid and liquid byproducts from food and beverage companies.

Industrial liquid waste is complex, and historically, disposing of it in a cost-effective and sustainable way has been a major challenge. In 2025, food and beverage companies have more options than ever for managing liquid waste, yet not all diversion solutions are created equal. There are many factors to consider, from regulatory compliance to costs and labor, and environmental impact. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at anaerobic digestion, the most efficient, compliant, and sustainable solution for industrial bulk liquid waste management.

Anaerobic Digestion: The Ideal Solution for Industrial Liquid Material Diversion

Anaerobic digestion is a biological process that naturally occurs in swamps and marshes. In a sealed container known as a digester, it can transform nearly 100% organic material into renewable natural gas and soil enhancements for beneficial use.

Unlike other diversion methods such as composting, anaerobic digestion can accept high-moisture organic content from bulk liquids and liquid byproducts and put the majority of it to beneficial use, making it an ideal diversion solution for manufacturers, distributors, storage companies, and wholesalers.

There are several business benefits to choosing anaerobic digestion as a diversion solution:

Operational ease. Liquid materials and liquid byproducts are often collected and transported by the anaerobic digestion facility provider, eliminating the need to invest in costly on-site treatment infrastructure and dedicated staff to manage it. Your operations experience minimal disruption, with flexible service for consistent streams as well as event-driven diversion.

Reduced disposal costs. In some cases, anaerobic digestion offers a more cost-effective solution for handling bulk liquid food and beverage materials, especially when compared to landfilling.

Data & documentation to inform decision-making. A trustworthy anaerobic digestion partner will provide data and documentation to inform business decisions. From load data to verify volumes and identify trends, to documentation that traces chain of custody, as well as photo and video evidence and certificates of destruction, you’ll get a better sense of where your excess liquid is going and how much you’re disposing.

Support for regulatory compliance and sustainability goals. Anaerobic digestion enables compliance with organic waste bans by providing documentation for regulatory reporting, as well as traceability for ESG initiatives.

Considerations When Choosing an Anaerobic Digestion Partner

Choosing the right anaerobic digestion provider is key to maximizing the benefits of this diversion method. Here are some key details to look for when evaluating anaerobic digestion service providers:

Ensure compatibility with your specific waste streams. Your provider needs to be able to process your specific volume and variety of liquids with the right equipment.

Evaluate facility proximity. Choose a provider with a location close to you to minimize transportation costs and emissions and ensure reliable service.

Look for transparent documentation and environmental tracking. A trustworthy provider should provide thorough reporting, including weight tickets, chain-of-custody documentation, and certificates of destruction, as well as environmental data. This reporting supports regulatory compliance as well as environmental impact goals.

Look for flexible services that can support consistent streams as well as event-driven support. Your liquid volumes are likely to fluctuate due to seasonal production and facility clean outs, as well as less predictable factors such as product recalls. The right provider will be able to accommodate scheduled pickups as well as urgent, irregular incidents.

The Trusted Diversion Solution for Liquid Food & Beverage Waste

If you’re looking for efficient, flexible, and compliant solutions to divert your organic liquid products and liquid food byproducts from wastewater systems and landfills, Divert can help. Our resilient and robust processing systems provide reliable support for both consistent and event-driven needs.

As your partner in regulatory compliance, we can process a wide variety of liquid material types, volumes, and container formats:

5,000- and 6,000-gallon tankers (Divert owned and operated)

Tank & line washout

Rejected Raw

Intermediate

DAF / SAF

We offer consistent yet flexible service to meet all of your needs: ad hoc, scheduled, or intensive and continuous. Our enclosed facilities are open and staffed 24/7 with fast unloading. We guarantee: