1. Phil Zigby, Chair MOC Committee
Spring 2017 Markets Update
Phil Zigby, Chair MOC Committee
MWA Spring Workshop May

2. How restrictive will it be?
The National Sword
How restrictive will it be?
Even Vader’s light sabre might have a tough time

3. OCC Old Corrugated Cardboard
ONPOld Newspaper
OCC continues incredible performance
Almost hit $300mt
Watch out for extra scavenging at the curb
Mills are still buying regularly
ONP great run, back to reality
What to expect moving forward

4. PET Polyethylene terephalate
Values have remained within the same range for well over a year
Demands remains consistent
Expect seasonal price fluctuations as processers begin to fill up due to summer consumption

5. HDPE High Density Polyethylene
Rain makes an impact on demand
Lower than expected pricing for the summer

6. Mixed Plastics Tubs & Lids
3-7 or Tubs and Lids? Weigh your options
Who is buying?
Quality, Quality Quality
What to expect for pricing

7. Plastic Film, Other Plastics
Post consumer film continues to be difficult
Polystyrene, even the clean depot only material is having problems finding a home

8. Metals Steel & aluminum
Steel Cans looking good in the first half
Level off for the rest of the summer.
Potential for a greater price drop in the fall
Aluminum jumped up over the winter
Mill levels are high, quality is being strictly enforced

9. Glass Glass clean up systems are doing their job
No real complications or issues for the short term

10. Polycoat Shipments are slow to move Most mills are full of product
Composition of Ontario bale an issue
Potential consequences

11. Questions

12. Phil Zigby MWA Markets Operations Contracts T: 519-822-1260 x 2056 E: phil.zigby@guelph.ca