LRS Exchange MRF named Recycling Facility of the Year by National Waste & Recycling Association
The award recognizes the facility’s significant advancements in sustainability, innovation, and operational efficiency
The LRS Exchange Material Recovery Facility (MRF) has been awarded the 2024 Recycling Facility of the Year Award by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). LRS is the nation's fifth-largest independent waste diversion, recycling, and portable services provider. The LRS Exchange MRF, which features technology from CP Group of San Diego, CA, was recognized for the itss significant advancements in sustainability, innovation, and operational efficiency.
The LRS Exchange MRF, located in the Stockyards neighbourhood of Chicago, was opened in 2023 and is designed to significantly and sustainably divert one million pounds of recyclables every day.
LRS Exchange MRF expands its capabilities
With a current processing capacity of 25 tons of recyclables per hour, set to expand to 35 tons per hour, the facility is equipped with cutting-edge sorting technology, including a CP auger screen, advanced screening equipment, six MSS optical sorters, and three Fire Rover units. The Exchange is poised to safely divert 224 million pounds of recyclables annually.
Community engagement drives recycling progress
The LRS Exchange MRF has ambitious sustainability goals and robust community engagement efforts. LRS has an open-door policy at the Exchange MRF, welcoming community stakeholders and partners. Since the LRS Exchange MRF opened in 2023, LRS has hosted over 800 guests to visit and tour the facility. Visitors include university professors and students, package designers, government leaders, businesses, and community groups.
The company says receiving the 2024 NWRA Recycling Facility of the Year Award is a testament to the LRS Exchange MRF's unparalleled commitment to advancing the recycling industry. This recognition not only highlights the facility's current accomplishments but also sets the stage for future innovations that will continue to drive progress in waste diversion and recycling.
