Fall 2014 Markets Update

Fall 2014 Markets Update

Phil Zigby, Chair MOC Committee

MWA Fall Workshop Oct 29, 2014

Marketing TrendsWill We Reap a Fall Harvest?

Marketing TrendsWill We Reap a Fall Harvest?

No real summer heat wave but will some products cause a meltdown

OCC Old Corrugated CardboardOCC Old Corrugated Cardboard

•OCC remains strong with a steady demand. •Mill inventories have risen in Sept/Oct•No major price fluctuations expected•ONP pricing has been dropping, fingers crossed that $60mt is the bottom•Shipping has been fairly consistent

PET Polyethylene terephthalatePET Polyethylene terephthalate

Price soften over the summer, down to $350mt

Demand for RPET flake remains weak. No price increase expected any time soon

HDPE High Density Polyethylene HDPE High Density Polyethylene

What a rides its been. Back up to $800mtPrice drop has begun this weekIs the demand real?Processors in financial difficulties

Mixed Plastics Tubs & Lids

Mixed Plastics Tubs & Lids

•Ontario Markets continue to accept mixed plastics. Pricing is increasing. •No municipality should be void of an option to divert mixed plastics

•Tubs and lids rose to $300mt. Quality specs being monitored very closely. Pricing will continue its strong pace

Steel Cans, steady as she goes.Pricing continues to be strong, $300mt•Market trend topped out in the spring. Slow descent over the summer but nothing drastic, overall a good year.•Quality standards for prime grade aluminum cans continue to be closely monitored by the mills

Metals Steel & aluminumMetals Steel & aluminum

Plastic Film & StyrofoamPlastic Film & Styrofoam

Densifier, Depot, Take it back, what is the best option for these materialsMRF is not the solution

GlassGlass

Fewer and fewer options for glass from the MRFNexCycle is the current MBG option but with restrictionsPotential solutions for glassNeeds to be removed from schedule 1Assistance required from the MOECC

New market DevelopmentsNew market Developments

K-cups, why do we like single servings so much

QuestionsQuestions

Phil ZigbyMWA Markets Operations Contracts

T: 519-822-1260 x 2056E: phil.zigby@guelph.ca

Phil ZigbyMWA Markets Operations Contracts

T: 519-822-1260 x 2056E: phil.zigby@guelph.ca