WM Opens $60M Recycling Facility in Indianapolis

New state-of-the-art facility expected to process up to 200,000 tons of recyclables per year

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:15am

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A minimalist studio still life featuring a stack of recycled cardboard boxes, a glass bottle, and a metal can arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the advanced recycling infrastructure and circular economy supported by WM's new facility.WM's new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Indianapolis will help strengthen Indiana's circular economy by providing a reliable local source of high-quality recycled materials.Indianapolis Today

WM has announced the opening of a nearly 125,000 square-foot recycling facility in Indianapolis. The new facility features advanced technology like optical sorters, glass recovery equipment, and ballistic separators, and is expected to process up to 200,000 tons of recyclables annually, providing critical recycling infrastructure for the state of Indiana.

Why it matters

The addition of this new recycling facility is intended to help expand recycling programs in the region, produce higher quality recycled materials, and support the development of a circular economy in Indiana through improved recycling education and infrastructure.

The details

The WM Indianapolis Recycling Facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including glass recovery equipment, optical sorters, non-wrapping screens, and ballistic separators. This advanced equipment is expected to allow the facility to process up to 200,000 tons of recyclables per year. WM's investment in the new facility is part of a broader $1.4 billion plan to upgrade 39 recycling facilities across North America by 2027, increasing the company's overall recycling capacity.

  • WM announced the opening of the new Indianapolis facility on April 10, 2026.
  • The facility is expected to process up to 200,000 tons of recyclables per year.

The players

WM

North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, including collection, recycling, and disposal services.

Frank Fello

Area vice president, WM Great Lakes.

Andrew Berger

President and CEO, Indiana Manufacturers Association.

Shawn State

President, Pratt Recycling.

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What they’re saying

“WM continues its investment in recycling infrastructure with the opening of our new state-of-the-art Indianapolis Recycling Facility. Our team is proud to provide a local solution for cutting-edge single-stream recycling in Central Indiana, as we work with our communities to support the development of a circular economy in the state, fostered by impactful and meaningful education programs to recycle right.”

— Frank Fello, Area vice president, WM Great Lakes

“The opening of the WM Indianapolis Recycling Facility is a significant milestone for Indiana's manufacturing ecosystem. By investing in advanced optical sorting and glass recovery technology, WM is providing our state's manufacturers with a reliable, local source of high-quality recycled materials. This facility does more than just process waste; it strengthens our supply chain resilience and helps Indiana companies meet the growing global demand for sustainable production. The IMA is proud to collaborate on a project that so clearly demonstrates how innovative environmental policy and industrial growth go hand in hand.”

— Andrew Berger, President and CEO, Indiana Manufacturers Association

“Pratt Industries' 'close-the-loop' system will recycle a portion of the cardboard and 100 percent of the mixed paper generated from WM's Indianapolis Recycling Facility and convert these recyclables into 100 percent recycled packaging. Pratt is also supportive of including paper cups as an acceptable item for the City of Indianapolis, and paper cups will be recycled in the mixed paper bales.”

— Shawn State, President, Pratt Recycling

What’s next

WM plans to continue investing in recycling infrastructure across North America, with plans to invest more than $1.4 billion in 39 new and upgraded recycling facilities by 2027, which is expected to add approximately 2.8 million tons of incremental annual processing capacity.

The takeaway

WM's investment in the new Indianapolis recycling facility demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding recycling capacity and supporting the development of a circular economy in Indiana. The advanced technology and increased processing capabilities will help improve the quality and marketability of recycled materials, benefiting both manufacturers and local communities.