RSG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Recycled Commodity Demand
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 30 · Surprise 40 · Matches filing data
Polymer Centers processed higher volumes in both the three- and six-month periods, supporting recycling revenue in the second quarter. The volume improvement was offset by lower overall commodity prices in the six-month period. Average recycled-commodity prices, excluding glass and organics, fell to $136 per ton in the second quarter and $128 per ton year to date, from $149 and $152 per ton, respectively, in the prior-year periods. At current volumes and material mix, a $10-per-ton price change would affect annual revenue and operating income by approximately $13 million.
Key facts
- At current volumes and mix, a $10 per ton change in recycled commodity prices would change both annual revenue and operating income by approximately $13 million. source
- Recycling commodity average price (excluding glass and organics) was $136 per ton for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and $128 per ton for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $149 and $152 per ton for the same periods in 2025. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | mixed | contingent | 0.0% | At current volumes and mix, a $10 per ton change in recycled commodity prices would change both annual revenue and operating income by… |
| operating_income | mixed | contingent | 0.0% | At current volumes and mix, a $10 per ton change in recycled commodity prices would change both annual revenue and operating income by… |