Built on green values, Trex produces eco-friendly decking and outdoor living products that last – without leaving a lasting impact on the environment. The entire Trex decking portfolio is manufactured from 95% recycled materials, including a combination of reclaimed wood scrap and polyethylene plastic film.

Does Trex use recycled plastic?

The average 500 square-foot composite Trex deck contains more than 140,000 recycled plastic bags, films, and wraps. The entire high-performance Trex decking portfolio is manufactured using more than 95% recycled content.

Is Trex composite decking recyclable?

The majority of the time the answer will be no. Our findings suggest that the composite deck boards that can’t be recycled are made from wood and plastic fibers which are combined using bonding agents that deter any machine from separating them.