Material Recovery Facility
In the industry, we just call this place a M.R.F. (rhymes with smurf)
See a MRF in Action!
What you will see in the video is a highly advanced system. Not all Material Recovery Facilities operate the same way. It all depends on where you live.
Single-stream is the most common collection method used in the United States. When dual-stream is used, this 2nd step of the recycling journey can often be skipped entirely.