Virginia Waste Authority Signs 20-Year Contract with AMP Robotics for AI-Powered Recycling Project
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Summary
The Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia (SPSA) has signed a 20-year contract with AMP Robotics to implement the largest AI-powered recycling project in the U.S. The project will process municipal solid waste for 1.2 million residents across eight communities, building on a successful pilot that processed 150 tons per day. The AI system uses computer vision and robotics to sort recyclables more efficiently than human sorters, aiming to extend landfill life and increase recycling rates in Virginia.
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Building on a nearly two-year pilot project in Portsmouth—which featured an AMP ONE™ system capable of processing up to 150 tons of locally sourced municipal solid waste ('MSW') per day—AMP will now scale its technology to serve the entire region.
The AI-powered system uses computer vision and robotics to identify and sort recyclable materials from mixed waste streams with greater speed and accuracy than human sorters.
This project represents the largest deployment of AI-powered recycling technology in the United States and is expected to significantly extend the lifespan of regional landfills while increasing recycling rates.
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