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 https://www.trex.com/why-trex/eco-friendly-decking/.

What is the challenge?

The challenge presented by Trex is to collect at least 500 pounds of plastic film within a six month time period. 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 make sure that 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 or by going to aggiemap.tamu.edu and searching for the location(s). | View map of all 5 locations

• General Services Complex Lobby – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 06 – 12^th Man
• Gardens Community Center – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 04 – Gig ‘Em
• Hullabaloo Hall 24 Hour Desk (2 bins) – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 01 – Bonfire or Bus Route 02 – Replant
• Commons 24 Hour Desk (2 bins) – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 01 – Bonfire
• White Creek Activity Center – Can be accessed by taking Bus Route 03 – Yell Practice

*Until the next challenge in the fall only the Gardens and GSC locations will be up. Any questions or requests for large drop-offs of plastic film can be emailed to sustainability@reslife.tamu.edu.

Individual location maps can be accessed by clicking on the location links above or by going to aggiemap.tamu.edu and searching for the location(s).