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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
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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
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 #rowHe saw so much single-use, soft plastic lying around, he wanted to clean it up.
He saw so much single-use, soft plastic lying around, he wanted to clean it up.
Description: June 2026 - Matthew Clough is the founder and executive director of Plastic Beach, a San Diego nonprofit providing collection and recycling services to businesses and residents. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageOne Boulder residents bold recycling quest
One Boulder residents bold recycling quest
Description: June 2026 - "If you cant do something yourself locally, how can you expect others to do it, Connie Grenz asked. Why dont they recycle that? Why dont they?" Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageCub Scouts dedicate recycled bench to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church
Cub Scouts dedicate recycled bench to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church
Description: June 2026 - On June 7, members of Cub Scout Pack 45, based at St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, gathered with parents, scout leaders and church members to celebrate a remarkable achievement. 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 #page #rowBubble 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 #pageNEXTREX 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 #rowHe saw so much single-use, soft plastic lying around, he wanted to clean it up.
He saw so much single-use, soft plastic lying around, he wanted to clean it up.
Description: June 2026 - Matthew Clough is the founder and executive director of Plastic Beach, a San Diego nonprofit providing collection and recycling services to businesses and residents. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageOne Boulder residents bold recycling quest
One Boulder residents bold recycling quest
Description: June 2026 - "If you cant do something yourself locally, how can you expect others to do it, Connie Grenz asked. Why dont they recycle that? Why dont they?" Hashtags: #nextrex #row #pageCub Scouts dedicate recycled bench to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church
Cub Scouts dedicate recycled bench to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church
Description: June 2026 - On June 7, members of Cub Scout Pack 45, based at St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, gathered with parents, scout leaders and church members to celebrate a remarkable achievement. 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 #page #rowBubble 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 #pageIf you would like to see more NexTrex news, visit our News/Media page!