Dive Summary:
- ReCommunity, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based materials recovery company, has opened a state-of-the-art plant in Wilmington, Delaware to process materials from all over the state.
- The opening signaled the beginning of a 20-year partnership between the company and the Delaware Solid Waste Authority.
- ReCommunity invested $15 million into renovations for the facility and brought in sorting machines that can process up to 160,000 tons of materials annually.
From the article:
Delaware Governor Jack Markell said… “ReCommunity’s investment and its technological innovation perfectly align with statewide universal recycling programs with the goal of turning waste streams into economic opportunities for Delaware by ensuring material and resource recovery.
“When DSWA reviewed the proposals for green industries at the DRC, it was clear ReCommunity is a leader in the recycling industry,” says Pat Canzano DSWA CEO.
The MRF includes advanced automated sorting capabilities that allow identification, separation and recovery of recyclables.
