Moderns Recycling Processing Fee helps support the collection, sorting, and handling of recyclable materials so they can be responsibly reused. This fee is necessary to balance changing market values of recyclables, and the impact of non-recyclable items in the recycling stream. By using this approach, we ensure that recycling programs remain reliable and sustainable for our customers and communities, providing the lowest possible base rate on recycling services. The fee is calculated using the table below that adjusts based on current recycling market conditions and processed material compositions.
Modern utilizes Recycling Markets index prices for Western NY to make monthly adjustments to the surcharge. Modern uses the high-end value range of all commodity types.
Low and High ranges, as illustrated on the table, represent the buckets of which the month end commodity value range falls into. This is then utilized to determine the monthly surcharge rate that is applicable, if any.
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