Recycling for Governments and Municipalities
Sonoco Recycling offers state-of-the-art processing and responsive, dependable service for your governmental organization or municipal recycling program.
We currently serve more than 150 cities, counties and towns throughout the United States, and we process more than 250,000 tons of curbside materials annually through our material recovery facilities (MRFs). We operate MRFs in:
- Raleigh, NC
- Jacksonville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Columbia, SC

Video Tour
Tour the Sonoco MRF in Raleigh, NC
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of our Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and learn about how recyclables are processed before being repurposed into new materials.
When your local government partners with Sonoco Recycling, community members can schedule on-site or virtual tours, classes, workshops or meetings at one of our MRF education centers. You can also request an off-site presentation.
Our Impact
We're Invested in Your Community
Sonoco Recycling is committed to improving and enriching the quality of life in every community in which we operate.
From partnering with local elementary schools to volunteering our time, talents and resources, we strive to be good neighbors wherever we are in the world.
Our commitment extends to the planet, too. Each year, Sonoco Recycling contributes to shrinking Sonoco’s overall environmental footprint by managing the equivalent, by weight, of 60% of Sonoco’s outputs.

Recycling Solutions
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