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Providing More Recycling Outlets for Consumers
Our goal is to establish recycling outlets for consumer collection beyond traditional grocery store drop off by removing hurdles that prevent organic growth of local plastic bag/film recycling initiatives.
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LEARN HOW YOUR RECYCLABLES CAN BECOME A COMPOSITE DECK WITH NEXTREX®
How Does NexTrex Work?
Become a centralized drop off location for recycling polyethylene films

Trex provides a rebate for baled recyclable films

Trex provides upfront financing for a baler or discussion of supplemental backing
- All or a portion of the rebate pays for the financing of the baler
- After the baler is paid for, 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 a rebate 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

Non-profits

Businesses/warehouses that do not meet Trex's commercial criteria

Beverage distribution
Not sure if you qualify?
Contact us for more information.
NexTrex@trex.com; 540-542-6930
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LOOKING TO RECYCLE WITH US ON A LESS INDUSTRIAL SCALE?
Find out how you can pitch in with our Recycling Challenge Program.
NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE PROGRAM
After you recycle your bags and film with NexTrex, close the recycling loop by purchasing decking made from recycled plastic bags and film.
TREX DECKING