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.
In 2025, we processed nearly 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 2025
Organics
1,180,030 tons
Paper & Cardboard
227,459 tons
Glass
59,836 tons
Metals
44,289 tons
Construction Debris
28,484 tons
Batteries
270 tons
Plastics
16,257 tons
Electronics
2,182 tons
Appliances
719 tons
