Waste Dive 31 August 2026

Paper, cardboard recycling rates were flat in 2025: AF&PA

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.

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