Mid Valley Disposable unveils multi-million dollar expansion with help of AI
Mid Valley Disposable unveils multi-million dollar expansion with help of AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-28 19:26:00
Source Domain: abc30.com
- Mid Valley Disposal, a Fresno-based waste management company, has introduced a state-of-the-art processing line incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
- The new processing line includes three AI-powered robots that use optical sorters to efficiently separate valuable recyclables like cardboard, aluminum, glass, and plastic bottles.
- The technology aims to increase processing speed and produce cleaner streams of recyclables, thus reducing residual waste sent to landfills.
- The new system is expected to increase production efficiency, allowing the company to operate five days a week for 7 hours a day, down from six days a week for 12 hours.
- The upgrade will create 20 new maintenance jobs for employees and was the result of a $12 million investment, including a $4.5 million grant from Cal Recycle.
- Mid Valley Disposal serves several Central California counties and processed 125,000 tons of recyclable material last year.
- The improved processing line is anticipated to boost throughput from 35 to 60 tons of recyclable material per hour.
