Commodity values further decline for Northeastern MRFs

This story was originally published on Waste Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Waste Dive newsletter. MRFs in the Northeast United States reported a decrease in average prices for nearly all recycled commodities — with glass and bulky rigids providing the rare bright spot — during the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Northeast Recycling Council. This continues the downward trend reported in the region since Q2. In Q3, average blended commodity value ...