Stutzman MRF

MRF

South Hutchinson, KS

Facility details

Address
315 W Blanchard Ave
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Facility type
MRF
County
Reno County
EPA Region
7
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-09

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

County context

One of 7 recycling centers in Reno County, KS.

ZIP 67505 population 2,836.

Kansas solid-waste agency: Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE)