WM Invests $40 Million in AI-Driven Upgrade to Philadelphia Recycling Facility, Aims to Process 192,000 Tons Annually

Following America Recycles Day, WM revealed that its Philadelphia Recycling Facility’s $40 million automation upgrade was complete. The plant currently anticipates handling up to 192,000 tons of material yearly, and the investment is focused on expanding recycling capacities in the area. It already receives a variety of recyclables from Philadelphia and nearby areas, including office paper trash and domestic plastic containers.

The renovation of the facility brings a number of technological advancements. According to WM’s release, artificial intelligence has been added to conveyors and optical sorters, allowing for more sophisticated sorting. The upgrade also adds a new optical sort line, which serves as a last quality check for recyclables throughout the facility’s operations.

The goal of these improvements is to increase the variety of plastics that may be gathered and processed. They also fit into WM’s larger plan to spend over $1.4 billion on recycling infrastructure in North America by 2026. With an estimated 2.8 million tons of increased yearly throughput at stake, this endeavor is setting the stage for a major increase in processing capacity.

Based on forecasts showing a little increase in the market for recycled materials, WM’s investment is a well-thought-out decision. According to the company’s announcement, these planned investments aim to help WM expand its capacity to handle more recycled materials and possibly improve recycling access for its clients, given the expected increase in demand for goods with recycled content. In addition to strengthening WM’s recycling capabilities, this technological advancement portends an environmentally conscientious shift that meets both industry and customer aspirations.

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