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Republic Services Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Recycling Center to Serve Greater St. Louis

PR Newswire•15/10/2026•09:04 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤$105,000-square-foot St. Louis recycling center expected to open in 2028
  • ➤Facility capacity reaches 45 tons of recyclables per hour
  • ➤Up to 200 construction jobs and approximately 60 permanent positions expected
  • ➤Republic Services plans major regional recycling investment serving approximately 3 million residents

Expert Statements

Gregg Brummer, Chief operating officer of Republic Services

“This project is a major investment in the future of recycling throughout Greater St. Louis and reinforces Republic Services' commitment to advancing circularity and sustainability”

Republic Services Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Recycling Center to Serve Greater St. Louis PR Newswire

Facility will support economic growth and help expand recycling capabilities in the region

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