Ethan Clarke
The price of recycling plastic varies depending on the type of plastic and the region. For example, the national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is 8.63 cents per pound, while the national average price of Grade A film is 11.13 cents per pound. In some regions, prices reach 75 cents per pound. The price of recycled plastics also changes over time. For instance, the national average price of post-consumer polypropylene was 18.44 cents per pound in February 2021, up from 11.69 cents in January. Specialist plastics can command even higher prices, with PVC guttering, mouldings and fixings reaching £250 per tonne in 2017.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| National average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars | 8.63 cents per pound |
| National average price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs | 70.25 cents per pound |
| National average price of post-consumer polypropylene | 18.44 cents per pound |
| National average price of Grade A film | 11.13 cents per pound |
| National average price of Grade B film | 4.38 cents per pound |
| National average price of Grade C film | 0.81 cents per pound |
| National average price of corrugated containers (PS 11) | Constant month-over-month |
| National average price of color HDPE | 18.91 cents per pound |
| Price in some regions | 75 cents per pound |
| National average price of OCC grade | $32 per ton |
| National average price of sorted residential papers (PS 56) | $43 per ton |
| National average price of mixed paper (PS 54) | $32 per ton |
What You'll Learn
- The price of recycled PET containers has increased nearly 30% over the course of 2021
- The national average price of post-consumer polypropylene saw a major jump over the last month
- The national average price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs has hit another record high
- The national average price of color HDPE is up again
- Rebate prices for ‘specialist’ plastics are even higher
The price of recycled PET containers has increased nearly 30% over the course of 2021
The price of recycling plastics varies depending on the type of plastic and the region. For example, the national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars was 8.63 cents per pound in February 2021, compared to 7.58 cents per pound the previous month. The price of recycled PET containers increased by nearly 30% over the course of 2021.
The price of recycled PET containers is not the only one that has increased. The national average price of post-consumer polypropylene also saw a major jump over the last month, trading at 18.44 cents per pound compared to 11.69 cents in January. The national average price of Grade A film is now at 11.13 cents, compared to 10.84 cents per pound last month. Grade B film is now 4.38 cents, up from 3.63 cents per pound last month.
Some regions are reporting prices reaching 75 cents per pound. The national average price of color HDPE is also up again, now trading at 18.91 cents per pound, up from 17.19 cents last month. Some regions have reported highs of over 23 cents per pound.
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The national average price of post-consumer polypropylene saw a major jump over the last month
The price of recycled plastics has been on an upward trajectory, with some regions reporting prices reaching 75 cents per pound. The national average price of colour HDPE, for instance, is now trading at 18.91 cents per pound, up from 17.19 cents last month. Some regions have even reported highs of over 23 cents per pound.
The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars has also been steadily increasing, currently at 8.63 cents per pound, compared with 7.58 cents per pound last month. The price of recycled PET containers has seen an even more substantial increase, rising nearly 30% over the course of 2021.
The price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs has hit a record high of 70.25 cents per pound, up from 66.84 cents last month. Meanwhile, the national average price of Grade A film has increased to 11.13 cents, compared with 10.84 cents per pound last month. Grade B film has also seen a slight increase, now trading at 4.38 cents, up from 3.63 cents per pound last month.
The upward trend in the price of recycled plastics is evident across various grades, with the exception of fiber grades recovered in curbside programs, which have remained flat or slightly down.
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The national average price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs has hit another record high
Prices for most recycled plastics continue to rise. The national average price of color HDPE is now trading at 18.91 cents per pound, up from 17.19 cents last month. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is also up, currently at 8.63 cents per pound, compared with 7.58 cents per pound last month.
The price of recycled plastics is dependent on a variety of factors, including the type of plastic, the region, and the demand for recycled materials. Some regions are reporting higher prices than others, with some reaching 75 cents per pound. The price of recycled plastics is also affected by the price of oil, as plastic is a petroleum-based product. When the price of oil increases, the price of recycled plastics tends to increase as well.
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The national average price of color HDPE is up again
The national average price of colour HDPE is up again, now trading at 18.91 cents per pound, up from 17.19 cents last month. This is part of a wider trend of rising prices for most recycled plastics. The national average price of post-consumer polypropylene has also seen a major jump over the last month, now trading at 18.44 cents per pound, compared with 11.69 cents in January. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is also up, currently at 8.63 cents per pound, compared with 7.58 cents per pound this time last month. The price of recycled PET containers has increased nearly 30% over the course of 2021. The national average price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs has hit another record high: 70.25 cents per pound. This compares with 66.84 cents last month. Some regions are reporting prices reaching 75 cents per pound, with some highs over 23 cents per pound.
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Rebate prices for ‘specialist’ plastics are even higher
The prices for other plastics are also high. For example, the national average price of post-consumer polypropylene has seen a major jump over the last month, trading at 18.44 cents per pound, compared with 11.69 cents in January. The national average price of Grade A film is now at 11.13 cents, compared with 10.84 cents per pound last month.
Some regions are reporting prices reaching 75 cents per pound. The national average price of color HDPE is now trading at 18.91 cents per pound, up from 17.19 cents last month. Some regions have reported highs over 23 cents per pound. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars keeps moving up, currently at 8.63 cents per pound, compared with 7.58 cents per pound this time last month.
The price of recycled PET containers has increased nearly 30% over the course of 2021. The national average price of post-consumer natural HDPE from curbside collection programs has hit another record high: 70.25 cents per pound. This compares with 66.84 cents last month.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the type of plastic. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is 8.63 cents per pound.
The price of milk plastic per tonne varies depending on the type of plastic. For example, the price of PET containers is $76 per tonne.
The national average price of colour HDPE is 18.91 cents per pound.
Yes, there are rebate prices for 'specialist' plastics. For example, PVC guttering, mouldings and fixings can be worth up to £250 per tonne.
The national average price of post-consumer polypropylene is 18.44 cents per pound.
