HDPE / PP prices climb for October

The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars remains at low levels this month, averaging 2.53 cents per pound, compared to 2.61 cents last month. Most regional contracts are still trading in low ranges. One year ago, this grade was trading at an average 4.50 cents per pound.

The national average price of curbside post-consumer natural HDPE is up this month, from 36.50 cents last month to 40.25 cents per pound. The average price was 44.63 cents this time last year.

The national average price of color HDPE is up this month, from 8.66 cents last month to 11.13 cents per pound. This compares to 3.25 cents one year ago.

The national average price of post-consumer PP is also up this month, from 6.06 cents last month to 7.19 cents per pound. PP was 5.56 cents one year ago.

The national average price of A-grade film holds steady at 13.19 cents per pound. This compares to 18.75 cents one year ago. B-grade film remains unchanged at 4.5 cents per pound. C-grade film remains at -0.63 cents per pound.