Powering the Future of Recycling in the Central Valley
FRESNO, CA
Facility Upgrades, AI Technology, and a Milestone Worth Celebrating
Mid-Valley Recycling (MVR) celebrated the grand re-opening of our Fresno MRF with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Event May 2026. The event marked the completion of a new 25 tons per hour (TPH) commercial processing line. The event hosted elected officials, state agency representatives, industry partners, and community members.
“These communities rely on us to not just collect it, the waste at the curbside or at the businesses, but they rely on us to process it and be a steward of the sustainability market here. With the AI technology, with the optical sorters, we can process faster, we can have cleaner streams and reduce the residual that’s going back to the landfill,” said Joseph Kalpakoff, President & CEO, Mid-Valley Disposal
“They’re investing not only in infrastructure, but in relationships, in local jobs and the long-term success, really, of this entire region,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer, City of Fresno
MVR is investing in the future of sustainable waste management with a major upgrade to our Material Recovery Facility in Fresno. Backed by a $4.5 million CalRecycle grant and our own continued investment, this project brings cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered sorting systems, to better serve our Central Valley communities.
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Oher Media Coverage Links:
Waste Today- Mid-Valley Recycling Reopens MRF in California
ABC30- Mid Valley Disposal unveils multi-million dollar expansion with help of AI
The Sun- State awards $4.6 million to Mid-Valley Disposal for recycling center upgrades
Fresno Chamber Business News- Mid Valley Recycling deploys AI to sort materials
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Our facility investment represent more than just new equipment, it’s commitment to improving recycling outcomes across the region.
Project improvements include:
- A brand-new 25 TPH commercial processing line in addition to our existing 30 TPH processing line.
- Six (6) AI-powered robotic sorting technology
- Increased material recovery rates
- Reduced contamination and landfill waste
Once complete, these upgrades will enhance how we process over 130,000 tons of recyclable material annually.
Innovation in Action
We’ve partnered with Glacier to bring advanced AI-powered robots into our facility, enhancing how recyclable materials are identified, sorted, and recovered. These systems:
- Identify and sort recyclable materials with precision
- Improve efficiency and recovery rates
- Provide real-time data to monitor performance
Behind the scenes, CP Manufacturing is playing a critical role in bringing this vision to life. They are leading the engineering and construction of our new commercial processing line. Their expertise is the foundation of this upgrade, ensuring a high-performing, state-of-the-art system.
This project is also made possible through the support of CalRecycle, whose grant funding has helped turn this investment into a reality.
Together, these partnerships are driving meaningful progress and positioning Fresno among leading cities adopting smarter, more sustainable recycling solutions.
We’re grateful to our partners for their collaboration and continued support.
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