Sorted

What It Does

Sorted is an AI-powered recycling technology platform designed to maximize material recovery and efficiency in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). The platform offers three complementary products that can be deployed individually or together: Waste Audit Studio for photo-based waste composition analysis, Sorted Light for laser-guided picker assistance, and SortBot for autonomous robotic sorting. All solutions are retrofittable, require low capital expenditure, and are built around the operational realities of waste management facilities.

Who It's For

Sorted serves recycling facilities, waste management companies, facility managers, staffing agencies, facility builders, and regulators. The platform is purpose-built for MRFs of all sizes looking to reduce labor reliance, improve recovery rates, and boost operational efficiency without major infrastructure investments or complex facility modifications.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Waste Audit Studio: Upload photos of waste streams and receive complete, export-ready composition reports in minutes with no hardware required
• Sorted Light: Laser-guided picking system that helps workers identify and sort the right materials on conveyor belts
• SortBot: Robotic arms that autonomously grab and remove waste items from conveyor belts, depositing them into customized chutes
• Material Detection: Identifies all common recyclable materials including cardboard, paper, various plastics (PET, HDPE, LDPE), aluminum, glass, fiber, and contaminants
• Customizable Parameters: Tailored contamination and recovery settings for each processing line
• Pay-Per-Use Pricing: Usage-based model with no upfront CapEx costs—pay only for active sorting hours
• Complimentary Updates: All software updates and new features included at no additional cost
• Rapid Installation: Devices can be installed within hours without disrupting operations

Typical Workflows

Facilities can start with photo-based waste audits to establish baseline data, then add picker-assistance technology to guide manual sorting, and finally scale to robotic automation for quality control and positive recovery. The platform continuously adapts to material changes, allowing operators to quickly adjust picking processes to maximize recovery and revenue. Proven results include 97% reduction in audit time, 17% efficiency improvements, and enhanced worker safety.

What Differentiates It

Sorted stands out with its retrofittable design requiring minimal facility modifications (just 1.8m clearance above conveyor belts), flexible 3-month minimum contracts with monthly rolling terms thereafter, and included 4G connectivity. The platform combines affordability with enterprise-grade performance, offering complimentary installation, servicing, and upgrades. Customers work with a team that deeply understands MRF operations and provides transparent, flexible partnership focused on immediate value delivery.