TECHNOLOGYJul 23 · 15:45 UTCWTOP DCLuke Lukert

Prince George’s Co. turns on new recycled materials sorter

Prince George’s County, Maryland, has upgraded its Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) with new no-wrap fiber screens to reduce contamination and downtime, improving the quality of recycled materials and increasing revenue. The facility processes 250 tons daily, using advanced technologies like optical scanners and magnetic belts to handle recyclables from 180,000 households.

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Prince George’s CountyplacePrince George’s County Materials Recycling FacilityorganizationMichael BellpersonSamuel MokipersonDepartment of Environmentorganizationno-wrap fiber screenstopic

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