Recycled plastic gets used more when the price of oil goes up as these commodities are closely tied. Some places like automotive manufacturers only take auto grade plastics and those recycled materials can be in short supply so their is often demand for it.
The problem isn’t just recycling; it’s consumption. Also, aluminum still holds some value. What else is worth recycling?
Paper, all metalls and glass. Collecting organic waste for either compost or, if your city does this, biogas plants is also good.
Recycled plastic gets used more when the price of oil goes up as these commodities are closely tied. Some places like automotive manufacturers only take auto grade plastics and those recycled materials can be in short supply so their is often demand for it.