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The monthly index calculation is based on the average monthly market prices of the materials, weighted according to western European consumption volumes.

Introduction

This section of the data portal provides a summary of developments in the UK’s recovered metals market. The data presented here comes from respected, publicly available and regularly updated sources on the internet.  By following the link(s) above the graphics, you can find out more details on the source of the data and visit the sites to access the full data.

A PRN applies for one tonne of material and prices shown are monthly averages. Volume discounts apply, with small purchases attracting higher prices.

Figures represent the tonnages of total waste received by UK reprocessors or exporters including the packaging waste element. Data is provided by accredited UK PRN processors and exporters.

The figures shown are the monthly average prices achieved for a full HGV load.  Prices are shown for material on an ex-works basis, usually baled or supplied to a mill specification.  Premiums are paid for high volumes, particularly if supplied on a regular basis. Clean, well-presented material typically also attracts a premium.

Figures represent the tonnages of total waste received by UK reprocessors or exporters including the packaging waste element. Data is provided by accredited UK PRN processors and exporters.

A PRN applies for one tonne of material and prices shown are monthly averages.  Volume discounts apply, with small purchases attracting higher prices.

Figures shown are for SITC code 579 – ‘Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics’.

Figures represent the tonnages of total waste received by UK reprocessors or exporters including the packaging waste element. Data is provided by accredited UK PRN processors and exporters.

The price for ‘Contaminant Free Compost’ is a guide to the typical sales price of good quality composts and mulches.

The ‘Anaerobic Digestion' measure is the typical gate fee for food waste taken at anaerobic digestion sites.

The 'Open Air Windrow' measure is the typical gate fee for green waste taken for treatment at open air windrow composting sites.

The 'In-Vessel Composting' measure is the typical gate fee for food waste or combinations of food waste and green waste (possibly mixed with cardboard) or for green waste alone taken for processing at in-vessel composting sites.

Please note that the category split into AD, OAW and IVC was introduced on the LetsRecycle website in August 2012.

Prices shown are for tonnages of container glass delivered to a reprocessor or port.  The price for mixed glass reflects the sum that may be paid at the weighbridge by the aggregates sector and some glass industry recyclers for the mixed material.