Comment on They eliminated cashiers and keep the profits. NY Democrats are fighting back.
caboose2006@lemmy.world 1 day agoThey’re only getting paid for aluminium. Everything else is a net loss.
Comment on They eliminated cashiers and keep the profits. NY Democrats are fighting back.
caboose2006@lemmy.world 1 day agoThey’re only getting paid for aluminium. Everything else is a net loss.
kikutwo@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Recycling processing facilities (MRFs) pay towns a rebate based on the market price per ton for specific commodities: Aluminum Cans: $1,000 to $1,800+ per ton (The most consistent money-maker)
Corrugated Cardboard (OCC): $40 to $150+ per ton (The largest revenue volume driver) Natural HDPE Plastics (#2 Milk Jugs): $300 to $800+ per ton
PET Plastics (#1 Soda/Water Bottles): $150 to $400+ per ton
Steel / Tin Cans: $100 to $250 per ton Mixed Office Paper: $30 to $90 per ton