Northeast Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs)

Commodity Values Report

NERC’s Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) Commodity Values Survey Report for the period April - June 2025 showed a decline in the average commodity prices for Q2 2025. The average value of all commodities decreased by 5.99% without residuals to $96.21 and by 7.74% with residuals to $82.68, as compared to last quarter. Single stream decreased by 5.70% without residuals and 8.30% with residuals, while dual stream / source separated decreased by 7.00% without residuals and 7.16% with residuals compared to last quarter. Dual stream MRFs saw a slightly smaller decrease with residuals than single stream. Read the full press release.

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These survey results reflect the differing laws and collection options in the participating states. Five of the states have beverage container deposit laws. As a result, fewer glass bottles, PET bottles and aluminum cans are processed in MRFs in those states. Those MRFs are also likely to have less revenue from those recyclables. In addition, the report reflects a mix of single stream, dual stream and source separation to collect recyclables with single stream being the most common approach. The type of collection used will have an impact on MRF design and operation. Thus, the data from this report reflects the unique blend of facilities and statewide laws in the reporting states.