| Product and recycled content | Plastic bollards 100% recycled plastic |
| Application | The plastic lumber was used to replace pressure treated douglas fir timber |
| Location/Date | Multiple sites in King County, 1995/1996 |
| Project manager/user | Mary Christensen Roads Services, Department of Transportation (206)296-8513 |
| Architect/Engineer | None |
| General Contractor | None |
| Background, history | Wanted to try a more durable material than wood |
| Performance | The plastic tends to bow a little, but is very durable. |
| Source of material | Company no longer in business |
| Quantity | 50 each 8" x 8" x 4' 50 each 8" x 8" x 5'6" |
| Cost | 8" x 8" x 4' @ $73.90/ea = $3695 8" x 8" x 5'6" @ $50.31/ea = $2515.50 Total=$6210.50 |
| Cost savings or increase | More expensive than traditional wood material. |
| Installation, costs/savings | same |
| Source of extra funds | Internal division decision to pay more now for a longer lasting material. |
| Would you buy this product again? | Yes. |
| Why or why not? | They will last longer and are more durable. |
| Comments | Cost prohibitive to use for all applications. The use of a plastic bollard is best suited for park trails and other sensitive areas. |
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