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Republic Services, Blue Polymers Celebrate Opening of Indianapolis Plastics Recycling Complex

Core Insights - The opening of the first Polymer Center-Blue Polymers complex marks a significant advancement in circularity for plastic packaging in Indiana and the surrounding region [2] - The facility is expected to produce over 175 million pounds of recycled plastics annually for food-grade packaging and other applications [2][3] - The project aims to extend the lifecycle of plastic packaging, allowing for PET bottles to be recycled into new bottles six to seven times and HDPE jugs to return to store shelves in as little as 120 days [4] Company Overview - Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive range of products and services including recycling and waste management [8] - Blue Polymers is a joint venture focused on transforming plastics circularity and supporting sustainable packaging [9] Facility Details - The Indianapolis recycling complex consists of two buildings totaling approximately 300,000 square feet and is expected to create around 125 permanent, highly skilled local jobs [6] - The Polymer Center will process recycled plastics collected from homes and businesses, including PET, HDPE, and polypropylene [3] Financial and Government Support - The project received support through various grants and tax credits from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the City of Indianapolis, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation [7] - Republic Services is developing a network of plastics recycling facilities, with additional Polymer Centers planned for Las Vegas and Buckeye, Arizona, as well as a complex in the Northeastern U.S. [5]