Columbus Recycling Made Simple: A Local Guide from Rumpke
• 99% Recycling Recovery Rate. Rumpke’s Columbus, OH, facility boasts North America's highest recycling efficiency, meaning nearly all recyclable materials are reused.
• $106 Million Investment in Columbus. The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center is the largest and most advanced recycling facility in North America, located right in Columbus.
• Local Economic Impact. Over 80% of recycled materials stay in Ohio, supporting manufacturers and jobs statewide—from paper mills to plastics and glass.
• AI + Optical Technology. The facility uses AI and 19 optical scanners to sort materials with extreme precision—over 1,000 items per minute—leading the industry in innovation.
• Education Center Designed by COSi. A unique, 3,000-square-foot space for tours and community education on recycling science and sustainability.
Featured in the News
Rumpke has redefined recycling in Columbus, OH, with a 99% recovery rate at North America’s most advanced recycling facility: The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center.
The biggest myth you may hear about recycling is that your materials aren’t really being recycled. At Rumpke, that’s never the case. As the recycling leader, we’re committed to transparency about our operations and helping the public understand proper recycling practices throughout central Ohio and beyond.
Media Highlights
- Facility milestones (“Opened in 2023: Largest investment in Rumpke history”)
- Economic impact stats (“Supports X Ohio-based manufacturers and Y jobs”)
- Community partnerships (e.g., with Columbus schools, OSU, etc.)
- Contact info for media inquiries
Why Journalists Are Covering This
- Columbus is home to North America's largest, most advanced recycling facility.
- AI-powered waste sorting + optical scanners = 99% recovery rate.
- Supports Ohio’s circular economy: 80% of recovered materials reused locally.
- COSi-designed Education Center engages thousands of local visitors and schools.
- Rumpke is redefining regional recycling and setting national standards, a true leader in sustainability.