Mid America opens single-stream MRF.(MUNICIPAL RECYCLING)

Mid America Recycling Co. (MAR), Des Moines, Iowa, has started up its newest single-stream material recovery facility (MRF) in Garland, Texas.

The MRF, operating under the name Vista Fibers, measures 150,000 square feet and includes 33 dock doors and two 70-foot truck scales.

The single-stream processing system, built jointly with MAR's engineering division and Bollegraaf, includes optical sorting technology. Total plant capacity exceeds 10,000 tons per month.

MAR plans to consolidate its two existing commercial recycling operations into the new Garland facility, which will become the permanent home of Vista Fibers-Dallas.

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