SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Republic Services, Inc. celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Salt River Recycling Center. The facility features most modern technology, which in turn will play a key role in boosting the Valley’s recycling rates. The grand opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including top company officials and community leaders.

The facility, located in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, has a square foot area of approximately 51,000. It will process recyclables collected from nearly 1.4 million residents and more than 2,000 businesses throughout the Valley. The facility will have capacity to process up to 40 tons of recyclables per hour.

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The recycling facility features five optical sorters that use digital recognition technology to identify and separate paper or plastic and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help reduce contamination. The AI data also enables operators to make real time adjustments, thus ensuring maximum recycled volumes. The plastics from the facility will be transported to Republic's new Polymer Center in Las Vegas.

Republic Services Area President Javara Perrilliat noted that the facility reinforces the company’s commitment to circularity, sustainability and the community.