#1 - Recycle
Styrofoam NEVER belongs in your recycling bin at home.
If you are willing to drop off items – Thermal Foams, Inc. will consider accepting some clean, white Expanded Polystyrene only (no food containers and no packaging peanuts). Do NOT drop off Styrofoam outside of the facility, which causes issues with litter. All drop-offs must be reported and approved in advance by calling the company at 315-699-8734 to ensure they can accept the material.
#2 - Reuse
Styrofoam peanuts are one type of #6 plastic that can be reused at home for packing and storage.
#3 - Dispose
All Styrofoam and other #6 plastics should go in the trash.
Planks of Styrofoam are a protective white foam that is often molded to fit a product during shipping, including electronics. Put planks in a trash bag, tied up and thrown in the regular trash. This items should never go in the recycling bin. The same goes for other #6 plastics, including plastic cutlery or plastic straws.
When in doubt, check it out at OCRRA.org or call us at 315-453-2866). If you’re still in doubt, throw it out.
