Balcones Resources to Open $60 Million Recycling Campus in North Texas

Balcones Resources has entered a 15-year agreement with the city of McKinney, Texas, with plans to build a $60 million state-of-the-art recycling campus.

The facility expands the Austin-based company's presense in the Lone Star state. The idea to bring a materials recovery facility (MRF) to North Texas is the culmination of more than a decade of planning, according to Adam Vehik, president, Balcones.

“We’ve had operations in the area since the early 90s and are excited for the significant environmental and economic impact this state-of-the-art facility will bring to the North Texas community," he commented.

Balcones anticipates to begin operations at the MRF in early 2026. It will undertake construction of the project. The 120,000 square foot facility will cater to the city of McKinney as well as surrounding communities.

Among the company's core priorities are achieving recovery rates surpassing 95 percent, ensuring the safety of its workforce and upholding quality control measures.

All the recycled materials processed within the facility will be targeted towards North American markets, with a special focus on benefiting Texas-based enterprises. The project creates 53 full-time environmental jobs for the community.

Advancements at the facility will encompass energy conservation design such as solar panels, passive lighting, native landscaping, electric charging stations and the latest in sorting technology. Drop-off options will be available for those outside of the city's recycling program.  

“This recycling campus represents Balcones’ vision for material recovery”, said Vehik. “As a recycling-only company, we focus on achieving the highest recovery rates possible.  We invest in equipment and infrastructure that supports community growth, and we design systems that remain flexible to adapt in the future as the recycling landscape changes.”

Source: Balcones