ROBERTS WASTE & RECYCLING - Recycling Plant in Santa Ana, California

ROBERTS WASTE & RECYCLING is a recycling plant located at 913 E Walnut St, Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities. As a recycling plant, it plays a key role in diverting recyclable materials from landfills in the region. The facility operates within California's stringent regulatory framework for solid waste management, which includes compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act and local ordinances. Recycling plants like this one typically process materials such as paper, plastics, metals, and glass, sorting and baling them for sale to manufacturers. The plant's location in Santa Ana places it in a densely populated urban area with significant waste generation. ROBERTS WASTE & RECYCLING contributes to California's waste diversion goals by reducing the volume of materials sent to landfills. Its operations support the circular economy by supplying recycled feedstocks to industries. The facility's proximity to residential and commercial areas underscores the importance of proper dust and noise management to minimize community impact.

Santa Ana, California, has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers, which reduces leachate generation risks compared to wetter regions. However, the facility's urban location means it must manage truck traffic and noise to minimize community disruption. Recycling plants help reduce methane emissions from landfills by diverting organic and recyclable materials. California's strict air quality regulations also require facilities to control particulate emissions from processing activities.