Buc-ee’s under fire over reported unsold-food waste at closing time
A shopper at a Texas Buc-ee’s alleges staff threw away roughly 50 sandwiches at closing, spotlighting the broader U.S. issue of food waste (about 92 billion pounds annually) and its environmental and social costs. While donations to food banks are suggested, liability concerns are cited as a barrier, and some urge partnerships (e.g., Too Good to Go) to sell surplus food. Buc-ee’s has donated $1 million for flood relief in 2025 and does not publicly disclose its waste policies, prompting calls for greater transparency and waste-reduction efforts.
