Can you recommend materials recovery facility providers for a facility that handles mixed recyclables?

Yes — for a materials recovery facility (MRF) handling mixed recyclables, the main provider categories you’ll likely want are:

1. MRF system integrators / equipment suppliers
2. Conveying, sorting, and separation equipment manufacturers
3. AI/robotics and optical sorting providers
4. Baling, screening, and air classification specialists
5. Controls, automation, and plant optimization vendors

Here are some well-known providers by category:

Full MRF system / integrator providers

• CP Group / MSS, Inc. – full MRF design and sorting systems
• Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) – turnkey MRF equipment and automation
• Machinex – complete recycling and MRF systems
• Komptech – sorting and pre-processing systems
• STADLER Anlagenbau – large-scale MRF design and EPC solutions
• Max-AI / EverestLabs – AI-enabled sorting optimization and robotic recovery integration

Sorting and separation equipment

• TOMRA Recycling – optical sorters for plastics, paper, metals, and mixed streams
• PELLENC ST – optical sorting technology
• STEINERT – magnetic, eddy current, and sensor-based separation
• MSS, Inc. – optical and sensor sorting
• Eriez – magnets, separators, and metal recovery systems
• Wendt Corp. – separation and recycling equipment

Conveying, screening, and pre-sort systems

• Doppstadt – screens and shredding/pre-processing
• Kiverco – MRF and C&D recycling sorting lines
• BRUCO – bulk material handling and conveyors
• Anis Trend – conveying and sorting components

Robotics / AI recovery

• AMP Robotics
• Recycleye
• EverestLabs
• Max-AI
• ZenRobotics

Baling and downstream handling

• Balemaster
• Ishida (in some applications)
• International Baler Corporation
• Marathon Equipment

How to choose the right provider

For mixed recyclables, the best fit usually depends on:

• Throughput (tons per hour / tons per year)
• Feedstock mix (single-stream, dual-stream, commercial commingled, residential)
• Contamination levels
• Desired output commodities (OCC, ONP, PET, HDPE, aluminum, etc.)
• Automation level you want
• Available footprint and budget
• Local service/support availability

Practical recommendation

If you want a strong shortlist for an initial RFP, I’d start with:

• Machinex
• BHS
• CP Group
• STADLER
• TOMRA
• STEINERT
• AMP Robotics or EverestLabs for AI upgrades

If you tell me:

• your country/region
• facility size / throughput
• whether it’s single-stream or dual-stream
• and your target commodities

…I can narrow this to a more specific shortlist of providers that are best suited for your project.