Robots Take Over Trash – AMP’s $91M AI Recycling Revolution in Virginia
Alright, here’s a story you probably didn’t expect to hear today: robots are taking over… your trash.
AMP, a developer of robotic sorting tech, has just acquired the Portsmouth operations of RDS of Virginia — a company that’s been running recycling services in South Hampton Roads since 2005.
Now, AMP already had its foot in the door. Since late 2023, they’ve been running their AMP ONE system at the site — an AI-powered machine that can process up to 150 tons of municipal solid waste every single day. With more than 90% uptime, it’s like a tireless robot bouncer, pulling recyclables and organics straight out of bagged trash.
With this deal, AMP also takes on RDS’s single-stream facility, and they’re eyeing expansion there too. The bigger picture? AMP’s CEO Tim Stuart says Portsmouth is a “blueprint” for how cities across America can extend landfill lifespans and hit tougher recycling targets.
The numbers are eye-catching: pair AMP’s system with organics and recyclables sorting, and you can divert over 50% of landfill-bound material. That’s not just greener — it’s potentially cheaper too.
And AMP isn’t stopping at making clever gadgets. This move shows they’re becoming an operator — running facilities alongside municipalities.
For context, their AI has already identified 200 billion items and processed 2.7 million tons of recyclables. Oh, and they raised $91 million at the end of 2024 to keep scaling up.
And that’s your robot news update for today!
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