Waste360 12 March 2026

WM Opens $20M Upgraded Orange Recycling Facility

Why It Matters for ITAD

Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.

WM has opened its upgraded WM Orange Recycling Facility in Southern California, a $20 million investment designed to modernize the site with automation and artificial intelligence. The upgraded system allows the facility to process up to 130,000 tons of recyclable material per year while improving sorting efficiency and material recovery.