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We’re here to simplify recycling.
Do you have old styrofoam lying around your home, garage, or workplace? Not sure where to recycle or dispose of your styrofoam?
In collaboration with our processing partners, we accept select styrofoam for recycling. Contact us to get started!
How to recycle with us
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Drop off at 732 Hicks Drive, Elburn, IL 60119
(convenience fees apply)
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Swing by one of our recycling events
(convenience fees apply)
Types of accepted styrofoam
We accept #6 styrofoam and white block styrofoam.
Please note that we do not accept food containers, colored styrofoam, or dirty styrofoam (containing glue or particulates attached).
Styrofoam convenience fees
We accept cash and credit card.
- $4 per lb (0.5 lb minimum)
Styrofoam recycling FAQs
Do you recycle styrofoam in-house at your Elburn, Illinois location?
Yes, in collaboration with our processing partners, we accept styrofoam for recycling.
Why recycle your styrofoam?
Styrofoam, being non-biodegradable, can persist in the environment for centuries, posing risks to wildlife and ecosystems. Recycling it not only conserves resources but also promotes the use of recycled styrofoam in producing new, environmentally friendly products. This action aligns with sustainability efforts and reduces the ecological footprint associated with styrofoam disposal.
What types of styrofoam do you accept?
We accept #6 styrofoam and white block styrofoam. We do not accept food containers, colored styrofoam, or dirty styrofoam (containing glue or particulates attached).
Who do you partner with to recycle styrofoam?
To recycle styrofoam, we partner with Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP) out of Elkhart Indiana.
What happens to recycled styrofoam
Recycled styrofoam undergoes a process where it is broken down and cleaned to remove impurities. Then, it’s often melted and formed into pellets, which can be used to produce new styrofoam products or repurposed into items like picture frames, architectural molding, and more. This recycling process helps reduce waste, conserves resources, and minimizes the environmental impact of styrofoam disposal by transforming it into useful products.
