Styrofoam & Shredding

NEVER place styrofoam in your curbside recycling bin or at any of the 24/7 Residential Drop-off Recycling locations!

  1. Styrofoam Challenges
  2. Styrofoam Locations
  3. Shredding Locations

Due to the nature of the material, Styrofoam recycling can be a bit complicated. Styrofoam, a brand name for expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), is lightweight, bulky, and doesn't break down quickly, making it difficult to manage in typical recycling systems. 

Challenges with Styrofoam Recycling:

  1. Bulk and Weight: Styrofoam is mostly air (about 95%), so it takes up a lot of space compared to the actual material. That means it’s not as efficient to transport and process unless compacted.
  2. Contamination: Styrofoam often comes into contact with food or liquids, making recycling difficult.
  3. Cost: Due to its lightweight and bulkiness, transporting and recycling it cost-effectively can be difficult. Many municipal recycling programs don’t accept it because processing costs outweigh the economic benefits.