Overview
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SIOUX CITY - FORMER SITE OF is a recycling plant in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It operates under NAICS code 562920 for materials recovery.
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SIOUX CITY - FORMER SITE OF is a recycling plant located at 1220 Steuben St, Sioux City, Iowa, in Woodbury County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities. As part of the Waste Management network, it serves the local community by processing recyclable materials. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste and state-level environmental regulations in Iowa. Recycling plants like this one typically sort, process, and bale materials such as paper, plastics, metals, and glass for shipment to end markets. The scale of operations is consistent with a mid-sized urban recycling center. This recycling plant plays a key role in Sioux City's waste diversion efforts, reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills. By recovering valuable materials, it supports the circular economy and helps meet state recycling targets. Its location in an industrial area minimizes community impacts while providing essential waste management services.
Environmental context
Recycling plants reduce the environmental burden of solid waste by diverting materials from landfills, thereby lowering methane emissions from decomposition. In Iowa, recycling infrastructure supports state goals for waste reduction and resource conservation. Proper management of recyclables also prevents contamination of groundwater and reduces the need for virgin material extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1220 Steuben St, Sioux City, Iowa 51105, in Woodbury County, United States.
It is a recycling plant, also known as a materials recovery facility (MRF), that processes recyclable materials.
The NAICS code is 562920, which corresponds to Materials Recovery Facilities.
Recycling plants in the US are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for solid waste, as well as state and local environmental laws. They must comply with air quality standards and manage any hazardous materials appropriately.
By processing recyclables, the plant diverts waste from landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supplies raw materials for manufacturing, supporting local sustainability goals.
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