Recycle America Alliance

MRF

Avon, MA

Facility details

Address
40 Ledin Dr
Avon, MA 02322
Phone
(508) 586-5385
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Website
wm.com
Facility type
MRF
County
Norfolk County
EPA Region
1
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

County context

One of 25 recycling centers in Norfolk County, MA.

98 waste haulers in Norfolk County, MA.

ZIP 02322 at a glance

Population
4,774 (430 per sq mi)
Median age
38
Households
Median income $130,625 · 55% earn six figures
Housing
76% owner-occupied · median home value $530,612 · median rent $1,558
Workforce
73% labor-force participation · 2.5% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Massachusetts solid-waste agency: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)