Here at Earth Friendly Recycling we’re committed to saving our landfills from many environmentally unfriendly packing foams, including #4 Polyethylene, #5 Polypropylene, and #6 Polystyrene, where it will not degrade in our lifetime, and may NEVER degrade.
$5 to drop off residential quantity or $3 per cubic yard to drop off commercial quantities
Please read below for examples of foam we accept and can’t accept.
These Are Examples Of Foam We Are Accepting:
#6 Polystyrene Foam
We accept clean, white block polystyrene foam. This common foam breaks when bent and should be free of food contamination, tape or stickers.
#4 Polyethylene Foam
This common packing material is spongy and can be any color. This foam will not break when bent.
#5 Polypropylene Foam
This is uncommon packing material very similar to polystyrene. Any color accepted. This foam will break when bent with effort.
Below are examples of foam we are NOT accepting:
Contaminated Foam
We only accept clean, white block polystyrene foam. All foam should be free of food contamination, moisture, tape and stickers.
Contaminated foam will be rejected. No packing peanuts please.
Polyurethane Foam
At this time, we are not accepting polyurethane foam of any kind.
#7 Starch Based Foam
This biodegradable foam can be thrown away or dissolved in water. We don't accept this foam here.
Expanding Spray Foam
Spray foam of any chemistry. This includes instapak expanding packing.
Extruded Polystyrene Foam
This foam is normally colored pink, green or blue. This foam has a much higher density than expanded block foam and contains fire retardants. Unfortunately, we aren't accepting this at this time.
Hot Tub Covers
Unfortunately, hot tub covers absorb too much moisture to be be effectively recycled.
