Plastic is omnipresent in the current global scenario and it is difficult to get rid of it completely. Therefore, a strategic plan is essential to recycle the plastic waste. According to the United Nations Environment Programme report, 400 million tons of single-use plastic waste gets generated globally on an annual basis, which amounts to 47 % of the total plastic waste. Out of this huge volume, only 9% of the plastic gets recycled worldwide. In India, 9,400 tons of plastic waste is either dumped in landfills or pollutes the streams and groundwater resources directly. On the other hand, the consumption of the raw materials by the construction sector is rapidly increasing across the globe. This results in the depletion of the natural resources, which in turn impacts the environment. The aim of the current study is to realise the significance of the recycled plastic building materials, leverage it to reduce the volume of plastic that reaches the landfills and address the problem of depleting natural resources. Globally, various techniques are used to recycle the plastic waste into construction materials. The prime objective of this study is to elaborate on various technologies and material types used in such processes. The method to be followed is to analyse various construction materials that use the recycled plastic on suitable parameters and their best possible usage for the construction of various structures in a gated community.