Recycling Market Update

August 16, 2024

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We receive recycling market updates every month from our processor and wanted to share August's with you to give you some insight on the world of recycling beyond your roll cart.

This month, most recycling material was down in value. However, HDPE & PET (#1 & #2 Plastic Bottles + Jugs) were up in value. We see each material change quite a bit depending on the month. This has to do with local markets, as well as global.

Paper demand is still relatively high in the PNW even with multiple paper mills closing down in 2024. Domestic plastic demand is still high, but when we do see it drop it's due to virgin plastics being less expensive than recycled. Aluminum was down this month, which is a bit surprising since it's typically a very valuable recyclable.

Thanks for tuning in to August 2024's recycling market update!