What does a dehydrator actually consume?
For a collective-catering kitchen serving 350 meals, a GEB 30 dehydrator's electricity use represents only about 2.47% of the site's total electricity cost. Compared to refrigerated storage of biowaste awaiting collection, a dehydrator uses on average 5 times less energy — while also avoiding the odor issues that refrigerated storage doesn't solve.
On-site composting, a complementary option
Depending on the situation, the dry substrate produced by dehydration can be recovered through on-site or nearby composting, run directly by the site or a partner organization — a recognized practice under French rules on composting small quantities of biowaste. GEB directs clients to whichever recovery channel fits their situation best: local composting or an SPA3-certified circuit.
A compliant solution, not just a promise
All of the relevant obligations and thresholds are detailed on the Regulations page: a GEB dehydrator fits within that framework from installation onward, with no extra work required from the client.