Lakeside Elementary School is launching an exciting recycling program to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. Students, staff, and families are encouraged to collect and bring in clean, recyclable plastic items to help reach a community-wide goal. The target is to gather 1,000 pounds of plastic, which will be sent to NexTrex, a company that transforms recycled plastics into durable outdoor products.
By partnering with NexTrex, the school has the opportunity to earn a bench made entirely from recycled materials, a lasting symbol of the community’s commitment to protecting the environment. Every bag, film, and plastic collected brings the school closer to this goal while teaching the importance of responsible recycling.
Together, this initiative not only reduces waste but also creates a tangible reminder of what can be achieved when a community works toward sustainability.
Items that we collect:
Product wrap, pallet wrap and stretch film, case overwrap, grocery bags, produce bags, retail bags, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ziploc and other resealable food storage bags, air pillows, bubble wrap, plastic shipping envelopes and electronic wrap.
The plastic and/or film can be dropped off at Lakeside Elementary School by door #1 or The Town of Black Wolf Town Hall.This program will conclude in April 2026.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at: [email protected]
