NexTrex Grassroots Movement

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Providing More Recycling Outlets for Consumers
Grassroots Movement | NexTrex
2026-11-10 grassroots movement, recycling incentives, recyclable films, film drop off, grassroots
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Providing More Recycling Outlets for Consumers Our goal is to establish recycling locations beyond traditional grocery store/retail collection sites by providing support to help increase plastic bag/film recycling initiatives, thus keeping the material out of local landfills.

How Does NexTrex Grassroots Work?
Become a centralized drop off location for recycling polyethylene films Trex provides payment for baled recyclable films Potential option for Trex to purchase baler on your behalf - Payments apply to the purchase of the baler - After the baler is paid in full, your organization begins to receive full compensation for film - Standard bale weight is 750 - 1,000 lbs. - Material needs to be stored in a dry location Transportation is provided by Trex at no cost to you - 53' trailer that holds approximately 40 bales - Full or partial load pick-up available
750 - 1,000 lbs. Trex provides 53' trailer for transportation Ability to house and operate baler
WHAT CAN TREX PROVIDE Collection bins provided by Trex at no cost Marketing and PR Opportunities available for discussion
PARTNER COMPENSATION Trex provides payment for baled recyclable films

What Can Be Recycled

Bread bags Produce bags Newspaper sleeves Pallet wrap & stretch film
Case overwrap Bubble wrap Wood pellet bags Plastic shipping envelopes
WANT TO LEARN MORE? WHAT TO RECYCLE

Who Qualifies
Localities, counties, cities, municipalities via solid waste and recycling Universities/colleges Foodbanks
Businesses/warehouses that do not meet Trex's commercial criteria Beverage distribution Non-profits
Not sure if you qualify? Complete the following questionnaire to see if you are a good candidate for the Grassroots Movements. If so, provide your contact information and the Grassroots team will be in touch.




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COMMERCIAL RECYCLING Are you in a business that produces a lot of plastic film waste? Well pay to take it off your hands. Find out how with our Commercial Recycling Partnerships. COMMERCIAL RECYCLING

LOOKING TO RECYCLE WITH US ON A LESS INDUSTRIAL SCALE? We have options for you as well. Check out our:

NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE PROGRAM



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



NEXTREX SPOTLIGHT

The Fergus Falls Veterans Home received a bench for their recycling efforts

The Fergus Falls Veterans Home received a bench for their recycling efforts

Description: October 2026 - 1,000 pounds of plastic bags collected by Ottertail Lions to provide a seat for a veteran's home. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Sustainable Idaho: The Second life of Plastic Bags

Sustainable Idaho: The Second life of Plastic Bags

Description: October 2026 - Kellie Driscoll, NexTrex collection development supervisor, discusses turning plastic film into composite decking. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Nora Lancaster Garden Club completed the NexTrex Recycling Challenge

Nora Lancaster Garden Club completed the NexTrex Recycling Challenge

Description: October 2026 - The Nora Lancaster Garden Club (NLGC) members selected the NexTrex Recycling Challenge as one of their projects and have been able to reach the 1,000-pound goal in one year thanks to the efforts of club members and to the cooperation of Shewels Furniture Store. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Southern Gap High Schools Recycling Club creates a more sustainable school

Southern Gap High Schools Recycling Club creates a more sustainable school

Description: October 2026 - The SGHS Recycling Club is working to create a cleaner, more sustainable school by educating students, collecting recyclable materials, and giving students the opportunity to take ownership of environmental projects. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveils soft plastic recycling project

Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveils soft plastic recycling project

Description: September 2026 - The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new recycling project designed to help keep recyclable soft plastic out of landfills. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row

The Fergus Falls Veterans Home received a bench for their recycling efforts

The Fergus Falls Veterans Home received a bench for their recycling efforts

Description: October 2026 - 1,000 pounds of plastic bags collected by Ottertail Lions to provide a seat for a veteran's home. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Sustainable Idaho: The Second life of Plastic Bags

Sustainable Idaho: The Second life of Plastic Bags

Description: October 2026 - Kellie Driscoll, NexTrex collection development supervisor, discusses turning plastic film into composite decking. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Nora Lancaster Garden Club completed the NexTrex Recycling Challenge

Nora Lancaster Garden Club completed the NexTrex Recycling Challenge

Description: October 2026 - The Nora Lancaster Garden Club (NLGC) members selected the NexTrex Recycling Challenge as one of their projects and have been able to reach the 1,000-pound goal in one year thanks to the efforts of club members and to the cooperation of Shewels Furniture Store. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Southern Gap High Schools Recycling Club creates a more sustainable school

Southern Gap High Schools Recycling Club creates a more sustainable school

Description: October 2026 - The SGHS Recycling Club is working to create a cleaner, more sustainable school by educating students, collecting recyclable materials, and giving students the opportunity to take ownership of environmental projects. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row
Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveils soft plastic recycling project

Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur unveils soft plastic recycling project

Description: September 2026 - The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new recycling project designed to help keep recyclable soft plastic out of landfills. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row


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