Plastic-Made Dog Equipment
Shoprite and Terracycle Add Recycled Plastic Gear to a Dog Park
Kanesa D — September 3, 2025
West Orange now has a brand-new dog park featuring play equipment made entirely from recycled plastic collected at local ShopRite stores. Located at the Essex County South Mountain Reservation Dog Park, the new gear was created in partnership with Trenton-based recycling leader TerraCycle, utilizing 4.6 tons of hard-to-recycle materials, including potato chip bags, candy wrappers, bread bags, and pet food pouches.
The unveiling on August 27 marked the culmination of a year-long collaboration between ShopRite and TerraCycle. The initiative repurposed waste that would otherwise end up in landfills and also highlighted how community involvement and partnerships can drive practical solutions for sustainability. Dog owners and their pets can now enjoy the park while benefiting from a project that transforms everyday waste into durable, eco-friendly play equipment.
