2025 Updated Virtual Tour of the Tri-County Recycling Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin

A Virtual Tour of the Tri-County Recycling Facility: What Happens to Your Recycling?

Ever wondered where your recycling goes after it's picked up from the curb? Join us for an exclusive virtual tour of the Tri-County Recycling Facility and see how we sort and process recyclables for Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties. In this video, you'll learn about our cutting-edge technology, dedicated staff, and the meticulous process we use to turn your recyclables into valuable commodities like plastic, cardboard, and aluminum.

What You'll Discover:

The Recycling Journey: From the tipping floor to sorting, discover how we handle over 300 tons (600,000 pounds) of recyclables per day.

Unique Sorting Technology: Watch our AI-powered robots, optical sorters, and magnetic fields sort through materials like plastic & aluminum.

Tips for Recycling Right: Learn the common contaminants that can damage equipment and affect the quality of the recycled materials, like tanglers, shredded paper, and electronics.

Recycling Facts: Find out how we achieve a low residual rate of just 10%, half the national average, thanks to our advanced equipment and public cooperation.

Whether you're a long-time recycler or just starting to sort your waste, this tour will give you a deeper understanding of the recycling process and how you can help keep it clean and efficient.

Resources:

Recycling Guide & Waste Wizard
– Your go-to resource for accurate disposal and recycling information.

Download the Better Bin App
– Available for iOS and Android, scan barcodes to check if an item is recyclable.

Thank you for recycling right and helping to make the world a cleaner, greener place! 🌎♻️