1. Phil Zigby, Chair MOC Committee
Spring 2018 Markets Update
Phil Zigby, Chair MOC Committee
MWA Spring Workshop May 30, 2018

2. The National Sword Impact: How we sort is changing
We know what is in the Blue Box but have you looked in your bale lately

5. OCC Old Corrugated Cardboard
ONPOld Newspaper
OCC continued slide in pricing since Oct.
Hopefully will not go below $100mt
ONP is at lowest mark since 2009.
Investments in MRF equipment have allowed some facilities to meet the China export standard
If you meet the standard ONP pricing is substantially higher

6. PET Polyethylene terephthalate
Solid pricing coming out of winter and through the spring
Pricing should peak in mid summer
QC/QA is critical to ensure a strong market

7. HDPE High Density Polyethylene
Stable pricing for the last 6 months
Always a demand for the material
No issues anticipated for the rest of the year

8. Mixed Plastics Tubs & Lids
#3-#7 plastics are being marketed
Still remains a low value commodity
Are we polluting the stream
Tubs and lids pricing continues to improve

9. Metals Steel & aluminum
Last months have seen a quick rise in pricing
Trade wars continue to create uncertainty in the market
Aluminum pricing is currently strong
Good demand for both prime UBC and MRF grade
Increase in price will result in stricter quality conditions for prime. Ontario material may be at risk

10. Glass Fairly calm market
MRF investments have stabilized conditions for mixed broken glass

11. Polycoat Movement of material has improved Not a robust market
Pricing not expected to rise

12. Plastic Film, Other Plastics
Ontario options for some film
Polystyrene foam best handled at depots, opportunities either loose or densified

13. Questions

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