Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center

Address
1190 Joyce Avenue Columbus, OH 43219

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tours
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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:

ADS-Advanced Drainage Systems
PureCycle
Greif

Eastman
Pratt Paper
Axium Packaging

OI Glass Recycling
Phoenix Recycling Inc.–Plastic

Rumpke Recycling And Resource Center Columbus, OH

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.

Come Visit Us!

The Rumpke Education Center

In collaboration with COSI, the facility boasts a brand-new, one-of-a-kind education center with interactive exhibits and a tour platform to view the recycling process in action. From the marketplace to the creation of new products, the center provides a hands-on learning experience that provides guests with a better understanding of how recycling works in Ohio.