Totally Recycled (MRF)

A complete recycling facility, typically known as a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), is a specialized plant that receives, sorts, processes, and prepares mixed recyclables from residential and commercial sources for remanufacturing. The overall process involves three main steps: collection, processing, and remanufacturing.

Advanced Sorting Process

The remaining materials are placed on conveyor belts and move through a series of sorting equipment:

• Size & Shape Separation

  Disc screens and sifters separate materials by size and shape, often separating glass and paper/cardboard from other items.

• Magnetic & Eddy Current Separation

  Strong magnets attract and remove ferrous metals (like steel/tin cans), while "eddy currents" use a repelling force to sort aluminum cans.

• Optical Sorting Technology

  Advanced machines use near-infrared light and air jets to identify and separate different types of plastics (e.g., PET, HDPE) and paper products by their resin type or material composition.

• Air Classification

  Air jets or blowers may be used to separate lighter materials (like certain plastics or paper) from heavier items.

Quality Control & Baling

After automated sorting, manual inspection lines ensure material streams are clean and free of contaminants. The sorted, clean materials are then compressed into dense cubes called bales to facilitate efficient storage and transport to manufacturers.