- The current price of paper on the recycling market
- The local demand for recycled paper
- The quality and condition of the newspapers you are recycling
- The type of recycling center you are taking the newspapers to
- Your location
In general, you can expect to get paid anywhere from $10 to $200 per ton of recycled newspapers. However, some recycling centers may pay as little as $5 per ton, while others may pay as much as $400 per ton.
It is important to do your research and find the best recycling center for your needs before you start recycling newspapers. You can call around to different recycling centers to compare prices and services. You can also check online for reviews of recycling centers in your area.
Once you have found a recycling center that you are happy with, you can start recycling newspapers by following these steps:
1. Gather your newspapers. Make sure that the newspapers are clean and dry.
2. Bundle the newspapers. Tie the newspapers together with string or twine.
3. Take the newspapers to the recycling center. You will need to weigh the newspapers and pay the recycling fee.
4. Get your refund. The recycling center will give you a refund based on the weight of the newspapers you recycled.