Premier Recycling

The Challenge

With growing expectations from regulators and LEED-certified project owners, construction and demolition recycling demands clear, verifiable reporting.

As a leading C&D recycler in the Bay Area, Premier Recycle needed a more efficient way to deliver accurate diversion data across multiple job sites—without adding delays or administrative burden.

Previously, teams relied on manual photo uploads, spreadsheets, and hand-built reports to meet LEED and CALGreen requirements—a time-consuming workflow that wasn't built to scale.

The Solution

Premier Recycle implemented Visia's AI-powered material characterization system, designed specifically for the complexities of C&D recycling.

Using just a mobile app and a few photos, the system automatically classifies material types in each load—transforming a once-manual workflow into a fully digital, auditable process.

Material data is processed in real-time, enabling Premier to generate instant, LEED-compliant diversion reports for contractors and developers. No more clipboards, guesswork, or delay.

Impact at a Glance

• 98+% accurate data by material type
• Eliminated manual photo review and data entry
• Automated diversion reporting for LEED and CALGreen compliance
• Saved ~80 payroll hours / month
• A scalable digital platform for the future of circular construction