urbell Plastics, Inc. has made significant strides in sustainability at their Arlington, TX, USA location through the implementation of impactful recycling initiatives.

Since May 2024, the facility has partnered with Service Waste Inc. (SWI) in Fort Worth, TX to process plant waste into Post-Industrial Recycled Fuel (PIRF), a cleaner alternative to coal used by SWI’s cement plant partner in Midlothian, TX. This innovative program has already diverted 77.95 tons of waste — equivalent to 155,900 pounds — from landfills, transforming materials like pallets, plastic scraps and rubber into alternative fuel.

“Our mission is to drive environmental progress across our operations, and the success we’ve seen in Arlington proves how impactful these initiatives can be,” said Laura Reda, sustainability manager. “By repurposing plant waste into an alternative energy source, we’re not only reducing landfill contributions but also supporting cleaner energy solutions.”

The facility has also installed a baler to recycle old corrugated containers into new paper products, further reducing its environmental footprint.

Curbell Plastics continues to make advancements in sustainability by reimagining waste as a resource and reaffirming its commitment to the local community. With its headquarters in Orchard Park, NY achieving 100% landfill-free status through a robust recycling program, the company plans to use Arlington’s success as a blueprint for similar initiatives in Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Brookneal, VA; Phoenix, AZ; Jackson, MS and Houston, TX. Long-term goals include having all Curbell Plastics locations nationwide participate in recycling programs for plastic scrap and divert waste to non-landfill solutions.