Waste Dive
31 August 2026
Paper, cardboard recycling rates were flat in 2025: AF&PA
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
Recycling rates held steady despite declines in U.S. paper and paperboard production in 2025, which illustrates the industry’s resilience, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Key Takeaways
- • Paper, cardboard recycling rates were flat in 2025: AF&PA.