optical sorters
House of Blue
Republic Services’ Polymer Center in Indianapolis is using equipment developed and installed by Stadler to process presorted PET and polyolefins.
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A fuller picture
Hyperspectral imaging in recycling offers additional details on material flowing through MRFs, enabling flexible, adaptable sorting.
Machinex introduces SamurAI Optima sorting robot
The company says the new sorter features a compact design that lowers costs and installation time and allows for easy integration into a wider range of recycling facilities.
Turmec to equip MRF in Scotland
The city council of Glasgow, Scotland, has awarded a $20 million sorting and conveying equipment contract to Ireland-based Turmec.
Turmec will supply equipment to New Zealand MRF
Irish sorting equipment provider Turmec will work with Australia’s The Environmental Group on the materials recovery facility project.
Equipment Report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our June 2025 issue.
Baiting the hook
Despite changing technology in MRFs and the evolving set of skills required to operate them, hiring remains a challenge.
Phoenix MRF reopens
The 27th Avenue MRF underwent a four-year renovation process to modernize its sorting equipment.
IWS’ newest MRF is part of its broader strategy to modernize waste management infrastructure
The $30 million facility can process 215,000 tons of recyclables annually.
Eureka Recycling starts up newly upgraded MRF
The Minneapolis recycling company invested $12 million in equipment to improve sorting and increase processing capacity and efficiency.
GFL opens new MRF in Edmonton, Alberta
The site was rebuilt to include “advanced sorting and processing technology” in an effort to optimize recycling efficiency in Alberta.
