NexTrex Recycling Plastic Film Initiative 
Did you know you can recycle your unused plastic bags?
Since plastic film is not accepted in most curbside recycling programs, the Town of Huntington partnered with NexTrex® in 2022 to launch a Plastic Film Recycling Initiative. This drop-off program encourages residents to recycle plastic film and flexible plastic packaging, helping divert recyclable materials from the waste stream and reducing the amount of waste sent to our waste-to-energy facility.
The NexTrex® recycling program collects plastic film and transforms it into durable composite products, including Trex® decking, outdoor furniture, benches, and other outdoor living materials.
Accepted Materials:
Residents can participate by dropping off clean, dry plastic film free of food residue, including:
• Grocery bags
• Produce bags
• Bread bags
• Shipping and mailing bags
• Bubble wrap
• Dry-cleaning bags
• Zipper-style storage bags
• Other qualifying plastic film packaging
Plastic Film Drop-Off Locations:
1. Town of Huntington Recycling Center
641 New York Avenue, Huntington
2. Town Hall (small quantities only)
100 Main Street, Huntington
Lobby
3. John J. Flanagan Center (Senior Center) (small quantities only)
423 Park Avenue, Huntington
First Floor Entrance
NexTrex Recycling Challenge
Beginning January 1, 2026, the NexTrex program transitioned from an annual challenge to a quarterly challenge. The Town's goal is now to collect 250 pounds of plastic film each quarter.
Rather than awarding a Trex bench, organizations that meet the 250-pound quarterly goal are entered into a raffle, where 25 participating organizations are randomly selected to receive a prize valued at $500.
Challenge quarters end on the last day of:
• March
• June
• September
• December
By separating plastic film for recycling, residents help conserve resources, reduce waste, and support the creation of sustainable products. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community and environment.
Come on, Huntington, let's rise to the NexTrex challenge and continue to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Composite outdoor bench awarded to the Town for their participation in the program!
Please note: This is a drop-off program only. Plastic film is not accepted in curbside recycling collections because it can become tangled in recycling equipment and interfere with the sorting of other recyclable materials such as paper, cans, and bottles.
Helpful Links:
Contact Information:
Department of Environmental Waste Management
100 Main St.
Huntington, NY 11743
EWM@huntingtonny.gov
(631) 351-3186
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