SEATTLE (Recycling Monster):  The latest report published by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) suggests rise in average commodity prices during the initial quarter of the current year.

IThe average blended commodity value without residuals increased by 9% on a quarterly basis to $102.34 in the first quarter of 2025. Compared to the previous quarter, the commodity value including residuals increased by 8.6% to approximately $89.62. The quarter's commodity movements were mirrored by the top trash corporations.

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Commodity values without residuals increased by 12% in Q1 for single-stream MRFs, while values with residuals increased by 11%. The dual stream MRFs, meanwhile, showed gains of 9% with residuals and 10% without. Additionally, the data showed an 8% increase in residue as compared to Q1 2022.

Average pricing for particular commodities were given in the NERC report. According to the Council's study of MRFs, the average OCC price for mixed paper was $54.92 and $99.68. According to the survey, the average price of PET among plastic commodities was $363.31 per ton, while the price of natural HDPE was $1,910.20 per ton.

In comparison to 2022, the MRFs recorded decreased quantities of outgoing tons in 2024, with the exception of PP and bulky rigids.