discussion of california recyclables & commodities markets

California Integrated Waste Management Board

Discussion of California Recyclables

& Commodities Markets

Market Development and Sustainability

Committee

December 10, 2008

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Recycled Materials Markets

Large decrease in worldwide demand for recycled materials

Commodity prices plummetStorage issuesDiversion concernsPermitting issuesWaste Flow2

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Market Trends - Paper

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Market Trends – HDPE Plastic

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Source: Plastic News

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Market Trends - Metals

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Source: AMM.com

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Recycling Market Survey Results

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California Integrated Waste Management BoardUnfavorable Impacts to

Operations

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Actions Operations may be Taking

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Respondent Recommendations

Develop MarketsRequire more recycled contentDevelop infrastructureRelax storage restrictionsProvide economic assistance

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