Supporting Sustainable Supply Chains
At Recology, recycling is more than a process—it’s a commitment to recovering valuable materials and keeping them in use. Every day, our network of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and transfer stations keeps materials in circulation, lowering carbon emissions and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
From advanced robotics to optical sorters, we’re using cutting-edge technology to reduce waste and recover more. In 2024, we processed over 400,000 tons of recyclable materials at our facilities.
Material Recovery Facilities
Recology owns and operates 11 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) that specialize in sorting recyclables into high-quality recyclable commodities, like fiber, glass, metal, and more.
This schematic is not representative of every step of the recycling sorting process. Each MRF is uniquely designed for its recycling stream and may have a different layout, equipment, and material flow. Residual materials are sent to the landfill, primarily due to contamination or limited markets for low-quality recyclables.
Top Commodities Processed in 2024
Organics
1,112,414 tons
Cardboard
161,730 tons
Mixed Paper
88,784 tons
Glass
65,522 tons
Metals
43,024 tons
Construction Debris
28,228 tons
Wood
17,281 tons
Plastics
16,257 tons
Electronics
1,714 tons
