Summary of Foam Plastic Recycling and Disposal:

• Foam plastic is NOT accepted in curbside programs.
• Foam plastic must be CLEAN to be recycled.
• Foam plastic is polystrene with air blown into it, also known as the trade name Styrofoam.
• Foam plastic may be labeled as #6 PS.
• It is commonly used for meat trays, formed packaging, packing peanuts, take out containers.
• When placed in a typical landfill, it will not degrade and may remain for thousands of years.
• Foam Plastic that cannot be recycled should be placed in the garbage in a manner that prevents it from blowing loose when the garbage is emptied into the truck.

• Clean/Dry Meat Trays 
• Clean/Dry Cups
• Clean/Dry Take-out Containers
• Clean Egg Cartons
• Formed Packaging Materials