Correll Contractors Recycling Plant - West Des Moines, Iowa Solid Waste Management

Correll Contractors is a recycling plant located at 1300 Lincoln St in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure by processing recyclable materials. As a recycling plant, Correll Contractors focuses on material recovery, diverting waste from landfills and contributing to resource conservation. The facility operates under the NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities. In the United States, such facilities are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for solid waste management and may also be subject to state-level environmental regulations in Iowa. The plant's location in West Des Moines places it within a metropolitan area, serving both residential and commercial waste streams. By recycling materials, the facility helps reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal, conserves natural resources, and supports the circular economy. Its operations align with broader goals of reducing landfill dependency and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Recycling plants like Correll Contractors play a key role in reducing methane emissions from landfills by diverting organic and recyclable materials. In Iowa, groundwater protection is a priority, and proper management of recyclable materials prevents contamination. The facility's proximity to urban areas also reduces transportation emissions compared to distant landfills.