Case Study: Caglia Environmental boosts recycling recovery with AMP Robotics

Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS), a Caglia Environmental company, increases recovery of polypropylene, other high-value plastics

Caglia Environmental, a waste handler and recycling facility in Fresno, California, faced challenges with staffing shortages and keeping pace with technological advancements to improve material recovery and capitalize on new market opportunities. To address these issues, they partnered with vendor AMP to implement AI-powered robotics.

AMP installed multiple robotic systems, including one focused on polypropylene recovery, in a swift three-day installation. The solution from AMP significantly improved sorting efficiency and purity, allowing Caglia to produce marketable polypropylene bales and reallocate staff. The robots supplemented the workforce, increased throughput, and helped the facility keep more valuable materials out of the landfill.

Caglia Environmental

Mike Ledieff

Division Manager