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<html> <head> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"> <meta name="Find a Market for Waste Materials" content="waste and recycling markets, recycling industry segments,Essential Nature of Recycling"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://www.cooksmill.net/cooksmill.css"> <title>Recycling Markets - A Sustainable Market for Recycled Materials</title> </head> <body> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" link="#660066" text="#000000" vlink="#660066"> <div class="box"> <center> <a href="https://www.waste.net"> <img border="0" alt="Waste.net" src="https://www.waste.net/gif-bin/logo22.gif" width="200"></a> </center> </div> <a name="top"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <font size="6"> <b>Find a Market</b> </font> <br> Waste Materials & Recycling <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#find">Recycling Markets</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#2">Types of Materials</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#source">Waste Streams</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#process">Waste Conversion Processes</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.wizz.com/get/recycling/"><font color="#FF0000"><b>ADD an INQUIRY</b></font></a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#dynamics">Market Dynamics</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#daily">Market Trends</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#commodity">Secondary Commodities</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://waste.net/recycle.html">The Waste Economy</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#info">Waste & Recycling Info</a> </center> </div> <div class="box"> <center> <a href="https://www.waste.net/commodity/"> <img src="https://www.waste.net/gif-bin/commodity_trading.gif" "Commodity Recycling & Trading"></a> </center> </div> <a name="find"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Recycling Markets</B> <br> Waste.net may assist your endeavors to <b>Find a Market</b> for waste, by-products and scrap commodities across all <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#2"><font color="#FF0000"><b>types of materials</b></font></a>, by providing direct access to recycling market participants and connections to potential trading partners resulting in a successful recycling outcome and maximized waste diversion. <br> <br> By spreading an understanding of the prevailing <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#dynamics">market dynamics</a> that exist in the waste materials recycling industry, it is our hope that an increased awareness of recycling markets may collectively optimize Environmental <a href="https://www.waste.net/esg/">Sustainability</a> efforts. </p> </div> <a name="2"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <a href="https://www.waste.net/metal_prices.html">Scrap Metals</a>   |     <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#types">Non-Metallic Materials</a> </center> </div> <a name="waste"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Types of Waste Materials</B> <br> To assist in navigating through a maze of waste we have divided the types of materials into two groups, <a href="https://www.waste.net/metal_prices.html"><font color="#FF0000"><b>Metallic Materials</b></font></a> or scrap metals and <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#types">Non-Metallic Materials</a>. Each of the materials has its own specific market dynamics that drive the success of recycling efforts. </p> </div> <a name="types"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <B>Non-Metallic Materials</B> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/chemical_recovery.html">Chemicals</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/industrialminerals.html">Minerals</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/wastepaperrecovery.html">Paper</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/plasticrecovery.html">Plastic</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/rubber.html">Rubber</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/textilewaste.html">Textiles</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/wood.html">Wood</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/container.html">Used Containers</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/residual.html">Residual Waste Materials</a> </center> </div> <a name="source"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Sources of Waste Material</B> <br> There are several industries or sources that generate complex waste streams that contain a mix of <a href="https://www.waste.net/metal_prices.html">Metallic Materials</a> and <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#types">Non-Metallic Materials</a>. Understanding the different streams of materials can assist in waste diversion efforts. </p> </div> <a name="sources"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <B>Waste Streams</B> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/autowrecking.html">Automotive</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/battery.html">Battery Recycling</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/escrap.html">Electronics Recycling </a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/curbside.html">Curbside & Municipal Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/foodwaste.html">Food Wastes</a>       <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/upcycling/">Rendering</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/building_salvage.html">Used Building Materials </a> <br> <a href="https://www.surplusxchange.net/surplus.html">Surplus Inventory</a> </center> </div> <a name="process"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Waste Material Conversion</B> <br> For any complex materials that are not sortable or directly recyclable, a process of <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#conversion">Waste Material Conversion</a> is required to achieve recovery. Adoption of the <a href="https://www.waste.net/4.html">4 R's Strategy</a> whittles the waste stream down to determine the best resource recovery method. Any number of recovery <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#synergy">Processes</a> may be employed for different waste streams. </p> </div> <a name="synergy"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <B>Waste Recovery Processes</B> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/renewables/">BioEnergy Renewables</a>       <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/">By-Product Synergy</a> <br> <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/stewardship/">Product Stewardship</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/waste.html">Resource Recovery</a>       <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/wte/">Waste to Energy</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/index.html#waste">Waste Exchange</a>       <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/regeneration/">Waste Regeneration</a> </center> </div> <div class="box"> <hr width="60%" color="#00D500"> </div> <a name="info"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <a href="https://waste.net/questions.html"> <img border="0" alt="Ask your Recycling Questions" src="https://www.waste.net/gif-bin/questions.gif"></a> </center> </div> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Waste & Recycling Information</B> <br> For anyone seeking current information or research data on the waste and recycling industry, you may access and ask your <a href="https://www.waste.net/101/#questions"> <font color="FF0000"><B>Recycling Questions</b></font></a> to a core group of experienced and knowledgeable recycling industry professionals. </p> </div> <div class="box"> <hr width="50%" color="#cccccc"> </div> <a name="dynamics"></a> <div class="box"> <center> Recycling Industry <br> <font size="6"> <b>Market Dynamics</b> </font> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#centralized">Centralized Markets</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#decentralized">De-Centralized Markets</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#stakeholder">Market Participants</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#market_structure"><b> Basic Market Structure</b></a> </center> </div> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Recycling Market Dynamics</B> <br> There are two basic types of markets that determine the overriding dynamics of how the recycling market functions; centralized and de-centralized markets. <br> Mill driven markets have natural commodity champions whereas decentralized commodities are orphaned in respect to the recycling end of the supply chain. <br> <a name="centralized"></a> <br> <b>Centralized Markets</b> <br> Centralized Markets function from large regionalized buyers which tend to be dominant in a localized geographic area and the overall market is determined as the supply and demand factors interact between regional buyers. Examples of traditional centralized markets are Paper Mills, Steel Mills, Metal Refiners. <br> <a name="decentralized"></a> <br> <b>De-Centralized Markets</b> <br> De-Centralized Markets operate largely on a transactional basis between the buyers and sellers and have no direct controlling factors so market prices tend to vary widely depending on the aggressiveness of buyers. Examples of de-centralized markets are <a href="https://www.waste.net/plasticrecovery.html#dynamics">Plastics</a>, Rubber and Textiles. <br> <br> In a linear economy a chain of resource extraction, manufacturing, distribution, consumption and end of life disposal has been typically practiced, where ownership of the resource changes hands at each step in the chain. At the end of the line there is no one that claims ownership <b>(orphaned)</b> and therefore no one assumes responsibility for the end of life liability. <br> Check-out some other <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#economics">Recycling Economic</a> factors. </p> </div> <div class="box"> <hr width="60%" color="#00D500"> </div> <a name="stakeholder"></a> <div class="box"> <center> Recycling Industry <br> <font size="6"> <b>Participants</b> </font> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#generator">Generators</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#hybrid">Hybrid Generators</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#peddler">Peddler Trade</a> <br> <br> <b> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#dealer">Scrap Dealers</a> </b>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#processor">Scrap Processors</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#broker">Secondary Commodity Brokers</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#consumer">Secondary Commodity Consumers</a> </center> </div> <a name="participant"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Market Participants</B> <br> An overview of the stakeholders or participants that comprise a functioning marketplace include a healthy balance of players. <br> <br> <a name="generator"></a> <br> <B>Generators</B> <br> Any <a href="https://www.waste.net/business/">business</a> or individual, which encompasses anyone who generates scrap, waste or by-products is considered a generator. <br> <br> <a name="hybrid"></a> <br> <B>Hybrid Generator</B> <br> An intermediary that consolidates scrap, waste or by-products from primary generators may be considered a Hybrid Generator. Material Recovery Facilities <a href="https://www.waste.net/curbside.html#mrf">MRFs</a>, Resource Recovery operations and small collection depots that aggregate recyclable materials fall into this categorization. Hybrids, by definition, have ongoing supply of materials that require consistent flow or movement into markets. Unlike dealers that both buy and sell materials, Hybrids typically are only sellers. <br> <br> <a name="peddler"></a> <br> <B>Peddler Trade</B> <br> Scrap peddlers or collectors of scrap, waste or by-products that accumulate or acquire from generators, typically unsorted or unprocessed materials for the resale to dealer yards or processors. The peddler trade sometimes referred to as scrappers, can range from do it yourself (DIY) hobbyists, individuals as a side hustle, to part or full time entrepreneurial ventures. <br> The Peddler Trade is an intracle part of the <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#informal">informal economy</a>. <br> <br> <a name="dealer"></a> <br> <B>Scrap Dealers</B> <br> Scrap yards or recycling depots that are in the business of consolidating scrap, waste or by-products from generators, peddlers and dealer networks. Scrap Dealers typically buy or accept scrap materials <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#value">over-the-scale</a> delivered to their yards. <br> <br> <a name="processor"></a> <br> <B>Scrap Processors</B> <br> Many scrap dealers are also processors involved in the conversion of scrap, waste or by-product materials into a quality specified commodity. The processes range from sorting and packaging and may include shredding or size reduction or other more technical procedures. <br> <br> <a name="broker"></a> <br> <B>Secondary Commodity Brokers</B> <br> The brokerage function is critical to insure the orderly flow of commodity to provide balance in fluctuating supply and demand requirements. Fulfilling delivery of large mill orders consisting of multiple truck loads in a timely on demand fashion. A strong brokerage infrastructure provides liquidity throughout the supply chain and helps manage market disruptions. <br> <br> <a name="consumer"></a> <br> <B>Secondary Commodity Consumers</B> <br> Circular Commodity Consumers are typically viewed as the <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#dynamics">end user</a> of a secondary commodity as a raw feedstock which they convert into a product. Commodity Consumers may include paper mills, steel mills, metal refineries and industries that use secondary commodities as a raw material as feedstocks. </p> </div> <div class="box"> <hr width="50%" color="#cccccc"> </div> <a name="market_structure"></a> <div class="box"> <center> <a hef="https://www.waste.net/2/"> <img src="https://www.waste.net/gif-bin/recycling_market_structure.gif" alt="Recycling Market Structure" border="0"></a <br> <br> <br> Recycling Industry <br> <font size="6"> <b>Basic Market Structure</b> </font> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#genaric_markets">Generic Market Pathways</a> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#muliple_markets">Multiple Options</a>       <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#default_market">Default Market</a> </center> </div> <a name="structure_001"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Recycling Market Structure</B> <br> When developing a strategy for the sale or outlet for your end products there are a number of factors to consider. Implementing a stable resilient approach with the most flexible options and the least risk is desirable. <br> <a name="generic_markets"></a> <a name="genaric_markets"></a> <br> <B>Generic Market Pathways</B> <br> Developing a Highest & Best Use scenario that takes advantage of each grade of the material as they become market ready at different stages in the recovery processing process. <br> <a name="multiple_markets"></a> <a name="muliple_markets"></a> <br> <B>Multiple Market Outlets</B> <br> Assessing and utilizing as many viable alternative Options and market outlets as possible. This may reinforce potential market stability especially if these outlets are engaged in totally different industry segments. As market supply and demand trends change, one industry outlet may assist in supporting the weakness in an other segment adding an overall resilience in your market strategy. <br> <a name="default_market"></a> <br> <B>Default Market</B> <br> Establishing a Default market that may act as a Bulk Consumption Method that has the flexibility to absorb any and all supply as it becomes available. <br> <br> It is important, in a reverse supply chain, that you develop multiple diverse options to insure the orderly movement of your output materials. You must always be aware of the risks associated with and the dangers of single market outlets especially in regards to business and geopolitical factors that are beyond your control. <br> A strong and healthy market strategy allows for the ability to function like an accordion to expand or contract up or down the supply chain as market conditions dictate. </p> </div> <a name="commodity"></a> <br> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Secondary Commodities</B> <br> The <a href="https://www.waste.net/commodity_prices.html">value</a> of secondary commodities fluctuates with the current market <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#market">supply and demand</a> of factors both virgin and recycled materials and can be greatly effected by geo-political conditions. Values can also vary widely according to the <a href="https://www.waste.net/recycle.html#spec">grade and specification</a> of the individual commodity. </p> </div> <a name="volatility"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Market Volatility</B> <br> When volatile conditions disrupt the stability of established business relationships, you may find a market, right now, today, for your commodities and secondary materials. Connect with current and immediate spot market buyers and sellers in individual <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#segment"><font color="FF0000">market segments</font></a> as a solution for market interruptions. </p> </div> <a name="daily"></a> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Market Trends</B> <br> Track daily market trends for waste <a href="https://www.waste.net/markets.html#trends">material markets</a> and secondary commodities.  The Secondary Commodity Index has increased 0.86% in the last 30 days, and the Resource Conversation Index is down 3.28%.  </p> </div> <a name="trends"></a> <br> <div class="box"> <p> <B>Secondary Commodity Composite Index</B> <br> The Secondary Commodity Composite Index tracks market price trends across 11 recycling industry sectors by capturing a <a href="https://www.secondarycommodity.com/"> <font color="#FF0000">daily snapshot</font></a> of spot market prices and allows you to freely take a quick view of the past 7, 30, 90 days and 1 & 2 year trends. </p> </div> <div class="box"> <center> <a href="https://www.secondarycommodity.com/cgi-bin/composite_prices.cgi?id=100009&num=2"> <img border="0" width="300" alt="Market Price Trends" src="https://www.secondarycommodity.com/cgi-bin/composite_prices.cgi?id=100009&image=1monthgraph.gif"></a> </center> </div> <div class="box"> <hr width="50%" color="#cccccc"> </div> <a name="segment"></a> <div class="box"> <p> Browse the recycling industry segments to learn more : </p> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="box"> <p> <a href="https://www.waste.net/autowrecking.html">Automotive Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/battery.html">Battery Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/renewables/">BioEnergy Renewables</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/wood.html#biomass">Biomass</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/building_salvage.html">Building Materials Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/">By-Product Synergy</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/chemical_recovery.html">Chemical Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/3.html#collect">Collectibles</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/3.html#comercial">Commercial Goods</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/3.html#consumer">Consumer Goods</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/container.html">Container Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/foodwaste.html#compost">Compost</a> </p> </div> <div class="box"> <p> <a href="https://www.waste.net/curbside.html">Curbside & Municipal Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/escrap.html">Electronics Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.by-productsynergy.com/regeneration/">Elemental Regeneration</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/foodwaste.html#food">Food Wastes</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/glass.html">Glass</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/industrialminerals.html">Mineral Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/metal_prices.html">Metals Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/chemical_recovery.html#oil">Oil Recovery</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/waste.html#organic">Organic Wastes</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/wastepaperrecovery.html">Paper Recycling</a> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.waste.net/plasticrecovery.html">Plastic Recycling</a> 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