Public gets first look at AI, robotics that could someday process much of Lane County’s organic, recycled waste

Bulk Handling Systems, a company that contracted with the county to build waste processing equipment for the new CleanLane facility, opened its doors to the public on Oct. 16, 2025 to show waste management equipment including this sorting arm.

The company that hopes to someday process Lane County’s organic waste and recyclables opened their doors for a tour recently.

At a Bulk Handling System’s facility in Eugene, the company displayed a giant metal screen that can separate fiber – like paper – from containers. Small objects, such as bottle caps or grit, fall through…

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