Mixed Plastics
(Example: tubs & lids, clamshells, trays, cups, plastic bottles, excludes polystyrene and plastic film bags)
In 2019, mixed plastic prices ranged from a high of $117 per tonne to a low of $80 per tonne. The average price was $110 per tonne in 2019 compared to the average price of $72 per tonne in 2018.
Table 2: Marketed Fibres Summary Comparison: 2018 versus 2019
| Fibre Material | 2019 Tonnes | 2018 Tonnes | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Newspaper (ONP) | 7,608 | 11,472 | -33.7% |
| Cardboard (OCC) | 4,269 | 4,062 | 5.1% |
| Hardpack (OCC/OBB mix) | 2,346 | 1,647 | 42.4% |
| Fine Paper | 36 | 81 | -55.6% |
| Loose Fibre | 507 | 237 | 113.9% |
| Totals: | 14,766 | 17,499 | -15.6% |
Table 3: Marketed Containers Summary Comparison: 2018 versus 2019
| Container Material | 2019 Tonnes | 2018 Tonnes | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Glass | 145 | 207 | -30.0% |
| Mixed Glass | 2,288 | 2,446 | -6.5% |
| Steel Cans | 672 | 773 | -13.1% |
| Aluminum Cans and Foil | 281 | 298 | -5.7% |
| Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | 1,334 | 1,554 | -14.2% |
| High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | 300 | 312 | -3.8% |
| Polycoat/Gable top | 91 | 97 | -6.2% |
| Mixed Plastics | 656 | 718 | -8.6% |
| Totals: | 5,767 | 6,405 | -10.0% |