Will Mill Keep Working?

Alive

Made by Mill Industries · food recyclers

79%
Odds it works through 2029

Last checked: October 14, 2026.

Mill makes a kitchen bin that dries and grinds food scraps overnight. It was started by former Nest leaders and now also sells to businesses.

CompanyMill Industries, a venture-backed startup
Works withThe Mill app
Needs the cloud?Partly. The bin runs on its own, but the app uses the cloud
Subscription for basics?No. Mill can be bought outright or as a membership, and shipping the food grounds back is optional
Past changesNo shutdowns so far
How long devices get supportMill does not publish how long its bins get support.

Why 79%

  • Starting point80%A smaller company.
  • Track record0No shutdowns so far.
  • Works without the cloud+1The bin dries food on its own.
  • Other risks−2Its service model depends on the company continuing.
  • Our estimate79%

The good news: Mill is growing, with a deal to put Mill bins in Whole Foods stores from 2027, and the bin runs on its own.

The bad news: Mill is a startup, and the grounds pickup service only lasts as long as the company does.

If you own a Mill bin

  • Know that you can still use the dried grounds yourself, for example in compost.
  • Keep spare filters on hand.

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