Oregon was the first state in the U.S. to implement a beverage container deposit/refund system, rolling out its program in 1972. Since then, the system has shown it can keep on a path of continuous improvement.
Oregon was the first state in the U.S. to implement a beverage container deposit/refund system, rolling out its program in 1972. Since then, the system has shown it can keep on a path of continuous improvement.
Lower prices have persisted for a number of key curbside recyclables, including fiber grades and aluminum cans.
The price for OCC declined by nearly 13% over the past month. Other fiber grades also fell.