Product Destruction & Full Circle Recycling
Secure Product Destruction. Responsible Recycling. Full Traceability.
Oxford Cattle Company provides responsible product destruction and recycling services for food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and logistics providers across North America.
Our Full Circle Recycling Program ensures that products that can no longer be sold or marketed are securely processed while maximizing landfill diversion. Organic materials are directed into controlled agricultural reuse streams, while packaging materials are separated and recycled through approved partners.
This approach delivers a compliant, traceable, and environmentally responsible solution for managing off-spec, outdated, recalled, or damaged products.
Full Circle Recycling Process and How It Works
1. Intake & Documentation
Products are received, logged, and verified upon arrival to ensure full traceability.
2. Secure Product Processing
Containers are opened and organic contents are separated from packaging materials in a controlled environment.
3. Organic Recycling Stream
Liquids and food products are directed into a managed agricultural recycling stream.
Where they are responsibly processed in accordance with regulatory standards.
4. Packaging Separation & Recycling
Aluminum, plastics, cartons, and corrugated materials are separated and sent to approved recycling partners.
5. Environmental Diversion
Our program prioritizes landfill diversion by recovering value.
From both organic materials and packaging components.
Recycling & Program Management
Oxford Cattle Company partners with manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers to efficiently manage product destruction and recycling programs.
Our team helps streamline the handling of off-spec, damaged, or outdated products while reducing waste-related costs and improving landfill diversion.
Programs can be tailored to support production facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers managing ongoing product write-offs or returns.
Program Benefits
• Secure handling of off-spec or obsolete products
• Landfill diversion through organic reuse and material recycling
• Reduced warehouse congestion from outdated or unsellable inventory
• Environmental responsibility and sustainability support
• Centralized program coordination for improved efficiency
Accepted Products
We accept a wide range of food and beverage products, including:
• Non-alcoholic beverages (water, juice, energy drinks, soft drinks)
• Alcohol-free and alcoholic beers, wines, and ready-to-drink beverages
• Dairy and dairy-alternative beverages
• Sauces, condiments, and liquid food products
• Nutritional drinks and supplements
• Syrups and beverage concentrates
• Canned or packaged food products (non-glass containers)
• Production overrun, off-spec, or damaged products
• Short-dated, expired, or recalled inventory
• Retail returns and warehouse damages
Packaging Types Processed
Our facility is equipped to handle and separate a variety of packaging materials:
• Aluminum cans
• PET plastic bottles
• HDPE plastic containers
• Plastic pouches and flexible packaging
• Tetra Pak and laminated beverage cartons
• Corrugated cardboard cases
• Shrink wrap and plastic film
• Steel food cans
Please Note: Glass containers are not currently accepted.
Logistics & Transportation Options
Our facility is equipped to handle and separate a variety of packaging materials:
• Palletized product shipments
• Full truckload or trailer quantities
• Bins, totes, or drums
• Warehouse cleanouts and production write-offs
• Retail returns and damaged inventory
Our Commitment
Our process is designed to ensure all products are responsibly managed while maintaining full traceability and environmental stewardship from intake through final recycling.
Simple, Compliant, and Reliable.
Partner with Oxford Cattle Company for secure product destruction, responsible recycling,
and full traceability every step of the way.