Allan Gerlat, News Editor

May 27, 2014

1 Min Read
Recology Opens MRF in Seattle

Recology Inc. has opened a new 75,000 sq.-ft. material recovery facility (MRF) in Seattle.

The facility, operated by the Recology CleanScapes subsidiary of the San Francisco-based company, will process both commercial and residential commingled recyclable materials, according to a news release. The facility can process more than 90,000 tons of recyclables annually.

The MRF system at the Seattle facility was designed, manufactured and installed by Eugene, Ore.-based Bulk Handling Systems. It will include screen, air and optical solutions.

The company currently provides solid waste and recycling collection service in Washington for the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Des Moines, Issaquah and Carnation. Service for Burien, SeaTac and Maple Valley will begin later this year.

“This facility will play an important role in helping the region meet its environmental goals,” said Dan Bridges, Recology CleanScapes general manager.

 

About the Author(s)

Allan Gerlat

News Editor, Waste360

Allan Gerlat joined the Waste360 staff in September 2011 as news editor. He was the editor of Waste & Recycling News for the first 16 years of its history, and under his guidance the publication won 27 national and regional awards.

Before Waste & Recycling News, Allan worked at another Crain Communications publication, Rubber & Plastics News, which covers rubber product manufacturing. He began with the publication as associate editor and eventually became managing editor, a position he held for nine years.

Allan is a graduate of Ohio University, where he earned a BS in journalism. He is based in Sagamore Hills, in northeast Ohio.

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