Republic Services to Build State-of-the-Art Recycling Center in the St. Louis Area
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri, set to open in mid-2027. The 105,000-square-foot facility will serve Greater St. Louis and surrounding regions, processing recyclables from approximately 3 million people. The facility will handle up to 45 tons per hour of single-stream recyclables, featuring advanced technology including 10 optical sorters, screening technology, and AI systems for contamination reduction.
The project, with groundbreaking expected in Q1 2026, will create 200 construction jobs and 60 permanent positions. Republic Services currently employs nearly 1,000 people in the St. Louis area and operates 12 facilities in the region. The company processes 5 million tons of recyclable materials annually through 75 facilities nationwide.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) ha annunciato l'intenzione di costruire un centro di riciclaggio all'avanguardia a Bridgeton, Missouri, con apertura prevista per metà 2027. La struttura di 9.755 metri quadrati servirà l'area del Grande St. Louis e le regioni limitrofe, elaborando materiali riciclabili provenienti da circa 3 milioni di persone. L'impianto sarà in grado di gestire fino a 45 tonnellate all'ora di materiali riciclabili a flusso singolo, dotato di tecnologie avanzate tra cui 10 separatori ottici, sistemi di selezione e intelligenza artificiale per ridurre le contaminazioni.
Il progetto, con inizio lavori previsto nel primo trimestre del 2026, creerà 200 posti di lavoro nel settore delle costruzioni e 60 posizioni permanenti. Republic Services impiega attualmente quasi 1.000 persone nell'area di St. Louis e gestisce 12 strutture nella regione. A livello nazionale, l'azienda processa 5 milioni di tonnellate di materiali riciclabili all'anno attraverso 75 impianti.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) ha anunciado planes para construir un centro de reciclaje de última generación en Bridgeton, Missouri, con apertura prevista para mediados de 2027. La instalación de 105,000 pies cuadrados atenderá al Gran St. Louis y regiones circundantes, procesando materiales reciclables de aproximadamente 3 millones de personas. La planta podrá manejar hasta 45 toneladas por hora de materiales reciclables de flujo único, contando con tecnología avanzada que incluye 10 clasificadores ópticos, tecnología de tamizado y sistemas de IA para reducir la contaminación.
El proyecto, cuyo inicio de obra está previsto para el primer trimestre de 2026, generará 200 empleos en construcción y 60 puestos permanentes. Republic Services actualmente emplea a casi 1,000 personas en el área de St. Louis y opera 12 instalaciones en la región. La empresa procesa 5 millones de toneladas de materiales reciclables anualmente a través de 75 instalaciones a nivel nacional.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG)는 미주리주 브리지턴에 최첨단 재활용 센터를 건설할 계획을 발표했으며, 2027년 중반에 개장할 예정입니다. 이 105,000평방피트 규모의 시설은 그레이터 세인트루이스 및 주변 지역을 대상으로 약 300만 명의 재활용품을 처리할 예정입니다. 시설은 시간당 최대 45톤의 단일 스트림 재활용품을 처리할 수 있으며, 10대의 광학 분류기, 선별 기술, 오염 감소를 위한 인공지능 시스템 등 첨단 기술을 갖추고 있습니다.
2026년 1분기 착공 예정인 이 프로젝트는 건설 일자리 200개와 상시 일자리 60개를 창출할 것입니다. Republic Services는 현재 세인트루이스 지역에서 약 1,000명을 고용하고 있으며, 이 지역에 12개의 시설을 운영하고 있습니다. 회사는 전국 75개 시설을 통해 연간 500만 톤의 재활용 자재를 처리하고 있습니다.
Republic Services (NYSE : RSG) a annoncé son projet de construction d’un centre de recyclage ultramoderne à Bridgeton, Missouri, dont l’ouverture est prévue pour la mi-2027. L’installation de 9 755 mètres carrés desservira la grande région de St. Louis et ses environs, traitant les matériaux recyclables d’environ 3 millions de personnes. L’usine pourra gérer jusqu’à 45 tonnes par heure de matériaux recyclables en flux unique, avec des technologies avancées comprenant 10 trieurs optiques, des systèmes de criblage et de l’intelligence artificielle pour réduire la contamination.
Le projet, dont le début des travaux est prévu au premier trimestre 2026, créera 200 emplois dans la construction et 60 postes permanents. Republic Services emploie actuellement près de 1 000 personnes dans la région de St. Louis et exploite 12 installations dans la région. L’entreprise traite chaque année 5 millions de tonnes de matériaux recyclables à travers 75 sites à l’échelle nationale.
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) hat Pläne angekündigt, ein hochmodernes Recyclingzentrum in Bridgeton, Missouri, zu errichten, das Mitte 2027 eröffnet werden soll. Die 9.755 Quadratmeter große Anlage wird die Region Greater St. Louis und Umgebung bedienen und recycelbare Materialien von etwa 3 Millionen Menschen verarbeiten. Die Anlage wird bis zu 45 Tonnen pro Stunde an Ein-Strom-Recyclingmaterialien verarbeiten können und verfügt über fortschrittliche Technologien wie 10 optische Sortierer, Siebtechnologie und KI-Systeme zur Reduzierung von Verunreinigungen.
Das Projekt, dessen Baubeginn im ersten Quartal 2026 geplant ist, wird 200 Arbeitsplätze im Bau und 60 feste Stellen schaffen. Republic Services beschäftigt derzeit fast 1.000 Mitarbeiter im Raum St. Louis und betreibt 12 Anlagen in der Region. Das Unternehmen verarbeitet landesweit jährlich 5 Millionen Tonnen recycelbarer Materialien durch 75 Anlagen.
- New 105,000-square-foot facility will expand processing capacity to 45 tons per hour
- Implementation of cutting-edge technology including AI and optical sorters to improve efficiency
- Creation of 200 construction jobs and 60 permanent positions
- Potential for improved recycling rates and sustainability metrics in the region
- Significant capital investment required for construction and technology implementation
- Project completion not expected until mid-2027, indicating a long development timeline
- Success dependent on permitting process approval
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Republic Services' new high-tech recycling center in St. Louis strengthens market position and advances sustainability strategy through significant operational expansion.
Republic Services' announcement of a new recycling center in Bridgeton marks a significant infrastructure expansion in a major metropolitan market. The 105,000-square-foot facility will process recyclables from approximately 3 million people with capacity to handle 45 tons per hour – equivalent to nine truckloads – representing substantial operational scale.
The technological specifications are particularly noteworthy. The facility will deploy at least 10 optical sorters using digital recognition technology, advanced screening systems, and artificial intelligence for contamination reduction. These features place this facility at the cutting edge of recycling infrastructure, enabling more efficient material recovery and potentially higher-quality recyclable outputs.
This investment strengthens Republic's already substantial regional presence (currently 1,000 employees across 12 facilities) and aligns with broader industry trends toward improved recycling technology and capacity. The 60 permanent jobs and 200 construction positions provide modest economic benefits to the local community.
From a strategic perspective, this facility represents Republic's continued commitment to expanding its recycling footprint beyond its current 75 facilities processing 5 million tons annually. The investment timing – with groundbreaking in Q1 2026 and completion in mid-2027 – indicates this is a planned long-term strategic initiative rather than a reactive measure.
The facility appears positioned to serve not just residential customers but also commercial clients seeking improved sustainability metrics, potentially strengthening Republic's competitive position in securing long-term municipal and commercial contracts in the region.
Company expects the 105,000-square-foot facility to play a vital role in improving recycling rates throughout
The 105,000-square-foot recycling center is estimated to manage recyclables from approximately 3 million people throughout
"Our investment in this new recycling center reinforces Republic Services' commitment to circularity, sustainability and the
The facility will be designed with cutting-edge recycling technology, including a minimum of 10 optical sorters that use digital recognition to identify and separate paper or plastic in milliseconds, screening technology to sort recycling material by size and remove unrecyclable material from the stream, and artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce contamination. AI system data also will enable real-time adjustments to maximize the volume of materials recycled.
Groundbreaking, contingent on the permitting process, is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2026. The project is expected to create up to 200 full-time construction jobs, and 60 full-time employees will work at the facility once completed.
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As one of the nation's largest recyclers, Republic Services processes 5 million tons of recyclable materials annually through 75 facilities across the country.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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