Veolia adds EverestLabs' AI-powered recycling robots in first international deployment
The RecycleOS solution will increase sorting accuracy and recovery rates using AI-driven decision-making
Veolia Australia and New Zealand have selected EverestLabs, a U.S.-based manufacturer of AI and robotics for recycling, to digitize and automate sorting operations at one of its material recovery facilities (MRFs) in Perth — marking the first deployment of its kind in the region.
This initiative is part of Veolia's broader global commitment to modernizing recycling infrastructure and improving circular outcomes through innovation. The deployment of EverestLabs' modular vision AI and robotic sorting solution enables Veolia ANZ to gain new possibilities in real-time visibility into plant operations, address rising labour challenges, and increase material recovery rates.
EverstLabs' RecycleOS solution for Perth-based MRF
EverestLabs' RecycleOS solution was selected for its turnkey deployment model, accuracy, and modular design that fits seamlessly into existing MRF infrastructure. Each EverestLabs robotic cell is equipped with vision AI that scans and identifies recyclable materials in real time. The system then directs robotic arms to pick and sort targeted items directly from the conveyor belt with 90 percent pick success, 2-3x the speed of manual sorting, and around-the-clock uptime.
Unlike traditional automation systems, Everestlabs robots are compact, install in just hours without retrofits, and are monitored 24/7 by EverestLabs' Robotic Operations Center to ensure consistent performance. This system enables Veolia ANZ to recover more high-quality materials, reduce landfill volumes, and operate more safely by eliminating the need for human workers in hazardous sorting zones.
EverstLabs achieves a successful global expansion
This milestone builds on EverestLabs' momentum in the U.S. market, where its AI and robotic technologies are already deployed by major recyclers, including Republic Services, Waste Connections, and Novelis. The Veolia ANZ partnership marks EverestLabs' expansion into international markets, bringing its commitment to data-driven recovery and operational excellence to new regions.
"It is in these repetitive processes, where machines can learn through AI and be guided by human intervention, that smart tech can be most useful - especially in Veolia's world-leading resource recovery facilities and our rapidly expanding sector," said Veolia ANZ CEO and managing director Richard Kirkman.
"We're proud to support Veolia Australia's bold step forward in modernizing recycling operations," said Jagadeesh Ambati, CEO and founder of EverestLabs. "Our robotic systems are doing the heavy lifting — identifying, sorting, and reporting in real time — so facilities can focus on running more efficiently, sustainably, and safely."
