Success Story Recycled plastic lumber has gained acceptance in a variety of applications, including playground equipment, pallets, park benches, picnic tables, decks, and docks. Plastic lumber is often preferred over treated wood because it is extremely durable and requires little maintenance. More than 750 recycled milk jugs and detergent bottles are used to make a single four-foot long plastic bench. Here are just a few of the attributes of recycled plastic lumber. Works like wood, and can be sawed and drilled.
Product is sold in a variety of standard dimensional sizes and colors.
Does not require painting or staining. Some heavy-duty tables and benches are made with metal frames or legs to give added durability and security. A growing number of companies meet these new standards, and more are expected to follow. Plastic lumber is best suited for low-load structural applications, such as tables, benches, or decking planks used in piers and walkways. It is not intended for primary structural load-bearing elements, such as posts, joists, and beams.