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Make some green by going green. Everyone knows that recycling is good for the planet. But if youre a commercial or industrial business that produces large amounts of waste polyethylene film, it can also be good for your wallet. Because we depend on your recyclable plastic to make our products, well pay you a fair market value to take it off your hands. Here youll find information on what we need, how our programs work and what well give you in return.
What we're looking for
HDPE (#2) High Density Polyethylene Film
LDPE (#4) Low Density Polyethylene Film
LLDPE (#4) Linear Low Density Polyethylene Film
Baling and transportation
With decades of experience and a dedicated team of representatives at your service, Trex® will do whatever it takes to make recycling your company's plastic film as easy as possible.
Benefits of Building a Mutually Beneficial Recycling Partnership with Trex®
With over 250 years of combined experience, our dedicated team of representatives is at your service. Trex® will do whatever it takes to make recycling your company's plastic film as easy as possible.
We See More Value in Sustainability Trex® was founded on the premise that ingenuity can help us extract value from what was once seen as waste. Today we are the largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance, eco-friendly outdoor living products and the world's #1 brand of wood-alternative decking. With a commitment to making our decking from reclaimed and recycled materials since our inception, we're seeing more value in sustainability as we continue to build a better tomorrow with our customers. READ OUR 2025 REPORT
Trex® Commercial Recycling Guidelines:
Description: #2 and #4 polyethylene films (clear, color, or print) Sources: Distribution, industrial and store collections; streams can be commingled General: Good faith effort to reduce any contaminants and moisture Distribution/Industrial Guidelines: Stretch film Shrink wrap Pallet wrap Polyethylene bags Store Collection Guidelines: Grocery bags - Stretch film and pallet wrap - Stretchy plastic mailer bags - Case overwrap - Bread bags - Paper towel/toilet tissue overwrap - Bubble wrap - Air pillows - Dry cleaning bags - Cereal box liners - Produce bags - Newspaper sleeves - Furniture foam wrap - Ziploc® or food storage bags - Salt bags - Pellet bags - Ice bags - Mattress bags Common contaminants to be cautious of:
Baling Guidelines:
Shipping Full Loads of Baled Film to Trex:
LET'S RECYCLE YOUR FILM WASTE TOGETHER If this sounds like a great fit for your warehouse or manufacturing facility, LET'S CONNECT
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After you recycle your bags and film with NexTrex, close the recycling loop by purchasing decking or furniture made from recycled plastic bags and film. TREX OUTDOOR FURNITURE PLAN YOUR TREX DECKING PROJECT
VIDEO Plastic Film Recycling at the Distribution Center with NexTrex
VIDEO Plastic Film at the Store gets New Life with the NexTrex Recycling Program
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NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE Q2 2026 WINNERS
NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE Q2 2026 WINNERS
Description: July 2026 - Trex is excited to announce the newest winners of our NexTrex Quarterly Drawing. For more information on how to participate visit Nextrex.com/view/recyclingchallenge Hashtags: #nextrex #page #rowPlastic bags dont go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Plastic bags dont go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Description: May 2026 - NEW YORK (AP) Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageBubble wrap, packing film and other films can now be recycled at Goodwill
Bubble wrap, packing film and other films can now be recycled at Goodwill
Description: May 2026 - Goodwill Industries of San Diego and Imperial Counties is expanding it's sustainability efforts with a new program that allows residents to recycle soft plastics at select donation centers across San Diego and Imperial counties. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageDAR Chapter Presents Recycled Bench to Jasper County Museum
DAR Chapter Presents Recycled Bench to Jasper County Museum
Description: May 2026 - The group collected more than 2,000 pounds of plastic bags, earning two benches through the NexTrex recycling program. The main goal was to keep plastic bags out of landfills, with the benches serving as an added benefit. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #page'May Peace Prevail': Rotarians dedicate Winchester's 2nd Peace Garden
'May Peace Prevail': Rotarians dedicate Winchester's 2nd Peace Garden
Description: April 2026 - The civic organization, which in November created the world's first Peace Garden, dedicated its second garden on Monday afternoon in the outdoor play area at Winchester Day Preschool on Liberty Street. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageUniversity's Earth Month Events Support the Planet
University's Earth Month Events Support the Planet
Description: April 2026 - Each member of The Wolf Pack Family can do their part this Earth Month by taking actions that support the planet. From picking up litter to carpooling to turning off the lights, every move helps. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageIf you would like to see more NexTrex news, visit our News/Media page!