At our outdoor bench factory, a recycled plastic bench usually sits in the middle of the price scale: it typically costs more than a basic softwood bench made from pine or fir, but less than a premium hardwood bench made from teak, ipe, or mahogany. For example, a standard 6-foot backless recycled plastic bench may be quoted at wholesale for roughly $180–$450 per unit, while a comparable pine bench might be $120–$280 and a teak or ipe bench could be $450–$1,200+. The gap narrows or even reverses when you compare durable hardwood, custom sizes, metal frames, UV-resistant color, and freight. Our factory-direct pricing removes middleman markups, and bulk orders of 50–100+ benches can reduce the unit price by about 10–25%. The bigger advantage is total cost of ownership: recycled plastic does not rot, splinter, or attract termites, and it needs no annual staining or sealing. A wooden bench may cost less upfront, but maintenance, replacement, and labor can make it more expensive over 10–15 years. If you want the lowest initial price, pine is often cheaper; if you want the best long-term value and low maintenance, recycled plastic is usually the stronger choice. Final pricing depends on dimensions, board thickness, recycled content, hardware, finish, order quantity, and shipping destination.