Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center

The Rumpke Resource & Recycling Center, the largest and most technically advanced recycling facility in North America, is now open in Columbus, Ohio! As Ohio’s Recycling Leader, Rumpke is committed to fueling a circular economy.

• This $100 million investment is the largest and most technologically advanced recycling facility in North America. 
• Employs 60 people in just the recycling facility.
• State-of-the-art recycling equipment includes four ballistic separators, 19 optical scanners and Artificial Intelligence technology.

• The building is 226,000 square feet total.
• In collaboration with COSI and The Ohio State University, Rumpke developed an Education Floor featuring an interactive exhibit and research center. The elevated tour platform is 150 feet long and 45 feet high from the processing floor

Fueling a Circular Economy

Rumpke supplies recycling to manufacturers within a 250-mile radius of our facilities. 80% of our materials go to Ohio companies. As a Recycling Leader, Rumpke secures long-term partnerships to develop recycling solutions in the Midwest:

Processing & Capabilities

• Process 150,000-250,000 tons annually from nearly 50 Ohio
  counties.
• Processing speeds of 60 tons per hour.
• Expected recovery rates are 98%.
• Hydraulic lift “Tipper” can unload 50’ trailers of material.

Sample Station

To increase local sustainability efforts, inform and create transparency, our customers can utilize the recycling center’s Sample Station. Our sampling capabilities will provide a quick and accurate recycling audit to help customers effectively measure their recycling program’s success or identify necessary adjustments.