Waste Dive
29 June 2026
More California MRFs are sorting cartons, easing recent recycling concerns
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
New data says the number of carton-sorting MRFs has expanded to serve 62% of California counties, back above a key “recyclable” threshold as part of the upcoming “truth in labeling” law. But recycling rates remain low.
Key Takeaways
- • More California MRFs are sorting cartons, easing recent recycling concerns.
