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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.

WANT A COPY OF THIS INFORMATION? Download the Grassroots Movement PDF below.

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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

Environmentalist Maus leads effort to recycle plastic bags

Description: August 2026 - Celeste Maus, who was named the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerces 2026 Environmentalist of the Year, has led an effort to recycle soft plastic waste into composite lumber, backyard decks and park benches. Hashtags: #nextrex #page #row

Sisters earn Girl Scout Gold Awards for developing peaceful community space

Description: August 2026 - Away from the athletic facilities and fishing docks, bird chirps and insect hums could be heard from a serene nook tucked along the lakeside walking trail at Hillside Park in South Abington Twp. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #page

Aitkin Lions distribute benches

Description: August 2026 - The Aitkin Lions Club has been busy collecting and sorting plastic from 12 locations in Aitkin. Each week the group collects about 200 pounds which is then turned over to Nex Trex. Hashtags: #nextrex #row #page

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 #page

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 #page