Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2024004230New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Waste Management Mesquite MRF

801 Kohlenberg Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

Construction complete · Jun 2026Project Closed

Waste Management Mesquite MRF is a new construction project at 801 Kohlenberg Rd, New Braunfels, in Comal County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jun 2026). The project has an estimated value of $25.0M across about 110,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$25.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
110,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$227/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 4mo
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Oct 30, 2023945 days across supplied datesJun 1, 2026

6 timeline dates shown.

  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    Source: TDLR filing

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    466 days after the preceding date shown.

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  5. Inspection complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.

    370 days after the preceding date shown.

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  6. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    109 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Waste Management Mesquite MRF

The Waste Management Mesquite MRF is a new 110,000 sq ft Material Recovery Facility located at 801 Kohlenberg Rd in New Braunfels. This private construction project, developed by WM Recycle America LLC, includes a process warehouse and office space. The estimated cost for this build is $25,000,000, which works out to $227 per square foot.

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. served as the design firm of record for this facility. Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2023, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction also started in October 2023 according to the filing documents.

Construction Timeline and Status

The scheduled completion date on the filing was February 2025. However, the final inspection did not pass until February 2026. This indicates a longer build period than initially scheduled. The total scheduled build window was 466 days, which is longer than the county median of 232 days for similar new construction projects in Comal County.

In June 2026, TDLR closed the project file. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The status of the TDLR file is now Project Closed.

For context, this project is significantly larger and more expensive than typical filings in the area. Among 1,315 new construction filings in Comal County, the median estimated cost is $777,000 and the median size is 7,661 sq ft. This facility sits in the top quarter for cost and exceeds the median square footage by a wide margin. The cost per square foot of $227 is also above the county median of $125.

WM Recycle America LLC has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $13,212,462, located in Fort Worth. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. has five other registered projects in the region, including retail gas stations in Grand Prairie and Forney. The local area, ZIP code 78130, has a population of about 95,787 and a median household income of $84,426 according to U.S. Census estimates.

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Waste Management Mesquite MRF is a New Construction project located at 801 Kohlenberg Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $25.0M covering 110,000 sq ft. WM Recycle America LLC is the property owner and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 30, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Waste Management facility open?

The TDLR record shows the project file closed in June 2026, indicating construction and accessibility review are complete. This does not confirm whether the business is operating.

Who built the Waste Management facility in New Braunfels?

WM Recycle America LLC is the owner of record. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. was the design firm. Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist.

How much did the new MRF cost?

The estimated cost for the new Material Recovery Facility is $25,000,000. This equates to $227 per square foot for the 110,000 sq ft building.

When did construction finish in New Braunfels?

The final inspection passed in February 2026. TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process.

Is the site in a flood zone?

It is designated as zone X in the National Flood Hazard Layer.

What is Waste Management Mesquite MRF?

Waste Management Mesquite MRF is a new construction project at 801 Kohlenberg Rd in New Braunfels, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Material Recovery Facility for Waste Management with a process warehouse and an office space.

Is Waste Management Mesquite MRF open in New Braunfels?

Construction on Waste Management Mesquite MRF is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jun 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Waste Management Mesquite MRF located?

Waste Management Mesquite MRF is located at 801 Kohlenberg Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, in Comal County.

Who is the owner or developer of Waste Management Mesquite MRF?

WM Recycle America LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Waste Management Mesquite MRF, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Waste Management Mesquite MRF?

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is the design firm of record for Waste Management Mesquite MRF, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Waste Management Mesquite MRF cost and how big is it?

Waste Management Mesquite MRF has an estimated construction value of $25.0M and approximately 110,000 square feet (about $227/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New Material Recovery Facility for Waste Management with a process warehouse and an office space.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

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801 Kohlenberg Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

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