Waste Dive
11 May 2026
20% of US residents can now recycle paper cups, FPI says
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Paper cup recycling access has nearly quadrupled during the last decade, according to FPI. But more work is needed, including on end markets as some mills that accepted the material have recently left the pool.
Key Takeaways
- • 20% of US residents can now recycle paper cups, FPI says.
- • But more work is needed, including on end markets as some mills that accepted the material have recently left the pool.
