Waste Handling & Recycling Solutions

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Solutions Built Around Your Industry & Operational Environment

Reduce hauling costs, improve backroom efficiency, and simplify recycling with solutions designed to keep busy retail backrooms running efficiently every day.

Retail & Grocery

Manage corrugated, plastics, scrap materials, and production waste with durable equipment built for continuous use, helping free up floor space while supporting a safer, more productive work environment.

Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities

Keep docks clear, reduce labor handling time, and process recyclable materials efficiently to support continuous movement and material flow across high volume warehouse and logistics environments.

Distribution & Warehousing

Support cleaner spaces, smarter waste handling, and operational reliability with solutions designed for hospitals, clinics, and regional medical campuses.

Healthcare & Medical Centers

From schools and municipal buildings to apartment communities, Harmony solutions help manage waste across multiple locations, while controlling costs and minimizing disruptions to improve safety, cleanliness, and operational performance.

Public Sector & Multi Facility Environments

High material volumes, space constraints, and rising transport costs make efficient compaction essential to keep operations running and margins strong. Process OCC, PET, aluminum, textiles, and mixed recyclables with equipment designed to maximize throughput, bale quality, and commodity value.

Recycling & Material Recovery

Week of July 27–31, 2026

OLD CORRUGATED CONTAINERS (OCC)

Market Status: Strong

OCC markets remain one of the stronger recovered commodity segments heading into the final week of July. Steady domestic mill demand and tighter recovered fiber supplies continue to support favorable values. Clean, dry corrugated cardboard with minimal contamination remains best positioned to attract consistent buyer interest.

MIXED PAPER

Market Status: Stable to Slightly Up

Mixed paper markets remain relatively steady, with domestic demand helping support values despite variable export conditions. Market performance continues to depend heavily on regional mill activity and material quality. Proper sorting and reduced contamination remain essential for maintaining reliable outlets.

PET PLASTIC

Market Status: Weak

PET markets continue to face pressure from excess recovered material, inconsistent end-market demand, and competition from lower-cost virgin resin. Increased summer beverage consumption is adding collection volume, but it has not translated into stronger pricing. Clean, properly sorted PET remains more marketable than contaminated or moisture-heavy material.

ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CANS (UBC)

Market Status: Strong

Aluminum UBC continues to be one of the strongest and most valuable recyclable commodity streams. Summer beverage demand, manufacturing needs, and the energy savings associated with recycled aluminum continue to support the market. Clean, properly separated cans remain highly desirable to processors and manufacturers.

STEEL

Market Status: Stable

Steel recycling markets remain generally stable, although seasonal mill outages and summer production adjustments have softened near-term demand in some regions. Electric arc furnace production continues to provide an important domestic outlet for ferrous scrap. Clean, well-prepared material remains best positioned for consistent demand and stronger value.

Market Outlook

Recycling markets remain mixed as July comes to a close. OCC, mixed paper, and aluminum UBC continue to show relative strength, while PET remains under pressure and steel markets hold generally steady. Material quality, proper separation, reduced contamination, and dense, well-prepared bales remain the most effective ways for organizations to protect the value of their recyclable commodities.

Disclaimer: Commodity markets can change rapidly due to regional supply and demand, transportation costs, export activity, manufacturing conditions, and mill purchasing strategies. This market update is intended for general informational purposes and should not be considered a pricing forecast or investment advice.