Dive Brief:

• Republic Services unveiled a new recycling facility in Catawba County, NC. The plant will service six counties in the region.
• Capable of handling over 400 tons of co-mingled recyclables daily, the Conover Recycling Facility uses state-of-the-art equipment to process the large volume of materials.
• The plant uses a touch-screen Human Machine Interface control and other technology to operate efficiently. In addition to paper, glass and aluminum, the facility accepts plastics 1-7. 

Dive Insight:

The Conover Recycling Facility features a Learning Center on site, where visitors can learn about recycling and sustainability.