Omar Khalid
The price of plastic varies depending on its grade and whether it is new or scrap. For example, the national average price of Grade A film is 8.75 cents per pound, while the price of natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is 35.19 cents per pound. Scrap plastic prices can be found on ScrapMonster, North America's largest scrap trading platform.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Grade A film | 8.75 cents per pound |
| Natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) | 35.19 cents per pound |
| Colour HDPE | 14.75 cents per pound |
| Polypropylene (PP) | 12.47 cents per pound |
| Polystyrene | N/A |
What You'll Learn
The price of natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
The price of plastic scrap in the USA and Canada also varies depending on the grade and the scrap yard. ScrapMonster is a trusted source for scrap prices and provides national average prices for plastic scrap, which are updated bi-weekly. The average price for plastic scrap in the USA is 8.75 cents per pound, compared to 11.31 cents per pound one year ago.
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The national average price of colour HDPE
The national average price of colour high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is 14.75 cents per pound. This is a 10% decrease from the price in early January, which was 16.41 cents per pound. The price of natural HDPE is also down, dropping 9% to 35.19 cents per pound. This is a significant increase from one year ago, when the national average for this grade was 31.81 cents per pound.
ScrapMonster is North America's largest scrap trading platform, with 109,445 members. It is a trusted source for scrap prices, news, and information. The prices listed on the platform are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the USA. The prices are collected from scrap yards directly and are updated bi-weekly.
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The national average price of polypropylene (PP)
The price of plastic scrap varies depending on the type of plastic and the location of the scrap yard. ScrapMonster is a platform that provides information on scrap prices, news, and information. It has become North America's largest scrap trading platform with 109,445 members. The prices listed on ScrapMonster are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
The price of natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) dropped 9% this month. The national average price is now 35.19 cents per pound, compared to 38.88 cents last month. This is a significant increase from one year ago when the national average for this grade was 31.81 cents per pound.
The national average price of color HDPE is down 10% this month, from 16.41 cents per pound in early January to its current average of 14.75 cents per pound.
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The price of Grade A film
ScrapMonster is North America's largest scrap trading platform, with 109,445 members. It provides national average prices for plastic scrap in the USA and Canada, which are updated bi-weekly.
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Scrap plastic prices in the USA and Canada
ScrapMonster is North America's largest scrap trading platform, with over 100,000 members. It is the trusted source for scrap prices, news, and information. The prices listed on the platform are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the USA and Canada. These prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
The platform provides prices for different types of plastic scrap, including #1 PETE, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC, #5 PP, and plastic scrap in general. The prices are listed in USD/LB and include average, high, and low prices paid by scrap yards in U.S. cities.
For example, as of today, the average price for #1 PETE plastic scrap in the U.S.A. is $0.24 USD/LB, with a high price of $0.27 USD/LB and a low price of $0.19 USD/LB. These prices are subject to change, as ScrapMonster updates its prices bi-weekly.
It is important to note that the prices listed on ScrapMonster are national average prices, and individual scrap yards may offer different prices based on their specific location and market conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to check with local scrap yards for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information.
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Frequently asked questions
Grade A film plastic is trading in the 8.75-cents-per-pound range.
The national average price of natural HDPE is 35.19 cents per pound.
The national average price of colour HDPE is 14.75 cents per pound.
The national average price of polypropylene is 12.47 cents per pound.
