Republic Services, Blue Polymers Open North America's First Plastics Recycling Complex in Indianapolis

Republic Services and Blue Polymers have inaugurated North America's first Polymer Center and plastics recycling complex in Indianapolis, aimed at enhancing plastics circularity. The facility is designed to produce over 175 million pounds of recycled plastics annually, processing materials such as PET, HDPE, and polypropylene collected from Indiana and nearby states. PET will be turned into recycled PET flakes for new beverage bottles, while HDPE and polypropylene will be sorted and sent to Blue Polymers for further processing. The project has been supported by various Indiana state grants and tax incentives, and is projected to create around 125 local jobs. This initiative marks a significant step towards sustainable packaging and a more resilient future for the region. Additional recycling facilities are planned for other locations in the U.S.