MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Fresno, California-based Mid Valley Disposal has unveiled a state-of-the-art recycling processing line as part of a $12 million expansion project aimed at improving recycling efficiency and sustainability across the Central California region.
Advanced Processing Line Launched in Fresno
The company said the new system is the largest and most advanced recycling processing line between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The facility includes three artificial intelligence-powered robots that can identify and sort materials such as cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, and plastic containers with greater speed and accuracy.
AI Technology Designed to Improve Recovery Rates
Mid Valley Disposal said the AI-driven system combines advanced optical sorters with real-time image recognition to improve material recovery and reduce contamination. The robotic platform was developed in partnership with California-based AI company Glacier.
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Capacity Increase Expected to Be Significant
The $12 million investment is expected to increase processing capacity from 35 tons to 60 tons of recyclable material per hour. The company also said the upgraded line will allow it to reduce operations from six days per week at 12 hours per day to five days per week at seven hours per day.
Expansion Project to Add Jobs
Mid Valley Disposal said the expansion is projected to create 20 new jobs in the region. The company has served Central California for more than three decades and processed around 125,000 tons of recyclables in 2025.