The Dallas Metroplex has a new $61 million MRF. Circular Services launched operations at the 120,000-square-foot facility this week.
Construction for the MRF project in Frisco, Texas, began in March 2025, and is touted as one of the most “significant investments in recycling infrastructure in the region,” according to the company.
Joaquin Mariel, chief commercial officer at Circular Services, previously commented that the new facility was a decade in the making, as the need for enhanced recycling infrastructure in the region was realized.
“With roots in Dallas since the ’90s, we remain committed to advancing North Texas’ circular economy. By integrating the latest innovations in recycling technology with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and community engagement, we are dedicated to making this facility a model for sustainability and efficiency,” he said.
Mariel previously led business development for Balcones Recycling, a business unit of Circular Services. Closed Loop Partners purchased the Texas-based recycler in 2019. The equity firm followed with the acquisition of Single Stream Recyclers in 2020, integrating the two entities into one.
In early 2022, Closed Loop acquired Sims Municipal and later that year, launched Circular Services as a new company that brought together existing Closed Loop portfolio companies including Balcones Resources, Sims Municipal Recycling, Retrievr and HomeBiogas.
Ron Gonen, Circular Services CEO, said that “North Texas is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and with that growth comes a responsibility to manage resources wisely.
“By capturing valuable materials that would otherwise cost taxpayers to landfill and keeping them in circulation, we save the community landfill disposal costs and generate revenue for our municipal and commercial partners,” he said.
The new MRF will process single-stream recyclables for residents and businesses in McKinney, Frisco and adjacent communities in the region.
A community effort
McKinney Mayor Bill Cox applauded the development, saying that “this state-of-the-art facility reflects our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term solutions that strengthen recycling across North Texas.”
Jeremy Starritt, assistant director of public works for the City of Frisco, echoed Cox’s sentiment, adding that the new MRF is the first piece to the city’s Environmental Campus, which will include a transfer station, Environmental Services offices and a collection center.
“Ultimately, this collaboration brings both environmental and financial benefits for our residents and businesses, a win all around,” he said.
The facility features optical sorters, a glass cleanup system and an energy-efficient design. It will also serve as a drop-off point for materials not accepted through curbside collection programs. Circular Services said it plans to direct recovered commodities to domestic markets.
The new facility will add 35 full-time jobs to the region and was developed in partnership with KDW and CP Group.
