FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is EPS?
EPS stands for Expanded Polystyrene Foam, commonly referred to as Styrofoam which is a trade mark of Dupont Chemical.

Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) is usually white and made of expanded polystyrene beads. Familiar uses include packing "peanuts" and molded packing material for cushioning fragile items inside boxes. A pound recycled is a pound of new polystyrene that doesn't have to be created.

What Kind of Foam Can I Recycle?
Packaging and products containing polystyrene can usually be identified by a recycling triangle logo with the number 6 inside it stamped on the item. (see What is EPS Foam page).

Can recycle egg cartons?
YES but they have to be clean of all food.

Can I Recycle Foam Peanuts?
YES, foam peanuts are usually made from EPS foam and can be recycled.

Can I recycle plates and "to go" containers?
YES, but they have to be cleaned of all food and biuological contaminants

Can You Take My Cardboard and My Foam?
YES, we can. Call us to arrange a program that fits your needs.

Can You Put A Densifier Machine At My Warehouse?
That depends on your volume of foam. Most companies buy a densifier to reduce the footprint of the foam for disposal or recycling. We will pick up the densified foam and recycle it for you.