TREX PLASTICS CHALLENGE

What is Trex?

Trex is a company headquartered in Winchester, VA. They produce composite decking and outdoor furniture made from 95% recycled wood and plastic film. You can learn more by going to the Trex Eco-Friendly Decking website.

What is the challenge?

The challenge presented by Trex is to collect at least 500 pounds of plastic film within six months. Plastic collected is then sent to a local retailer, where it is then sent to a distribution center from which Trex purchases the plastic. If the 500-pound minimum is met, Trex provides a free bench to the institution.

What plastic can be collected?

Below is a list of all the types of plastic that can be recycled as part of the challenge. Please ensure all plastic is clean, dry, and free of food residue.

Bread and cereal bags
Grocery bags
Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
Ice bags
Ziplock and other re-sealable bags
Produce bags
Bubble wrap
Packaging air pillows
Food storage bags
Salt bags
Product wrap

Where are the drop-off locations?

Location maps can be accessed by clicking on the location links below, by viewing a map of all 5 locations, or by going to the Texas A&M Interactive Campus Map and searching for the location(s).

We have different locations with nine bins in total for your convenience:

Gardens: On patio space at community Learning Center Located here
Northside: One in the area between Hughes and Haas Residence Halls, tucked against a short wall
Between Hullabaloo and Walton Residence Halls, near bike racks Located here
between Neeley and Hobby Residence Halls, up against Neeley Hall Located here
Southside : One between Underwood and Appelt Residence Halls, up against Appelt and close to the Haney Drill Field
Behind Hart Hall by the dumpster enclosure Located here
One in the area between Aston and Dunn Residence Halls, close to Spence Hall, next to an existing recycle bin Located here
Whitecreek : Facing parking lot on sidewalk

Gardens Community Center – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 04 – Gig ‘Em
Hullabaloo Hall 24-Hour Desk – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 01 – Bonfire or Bus Route 02 – Replant
Commons 24-Hour Desk – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 01 – Bonfire
White Creek Activity Center – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 03 – Yell Practice

Outside of Residence Life bin locations:

1. Inside the Uniform Distribution Center, behind the front counter.

2. Gainer Dorm 5, first floor by the laundry room.

3. Back side of Sbisa dining hall.

4. The 2nd floor of the Anthropology building