EPS Recycling and Sustainability

06/05/2026

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is an essential material in more everyday products and industries than you may realize.

From protecting temperature-sensitive medicines and fresh food to improving bicycle helmet safety and safeguarding valuable products during shipping, EPS plays an important role in everyday life.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be showcasing the many ways EPS supports industries, businesses, and everyday life.
Follow along as we explore !

06/04/2026

The Town of Exeter, NH, has purchased an EPS foam densifier with funding from a grant provided by the Foam Recycling Coalition! A collection bin has been installed at the Exeter Transfer Station, giving residents a convenient way to drop off EPS foam for recycling.

Check out the article below to learn more about this exciting recycling initiative.

Looking for other EPS foam recycling locations? Visit foamrecycling.org to find a drop-off site near you!

In 2025, with voter support and grant from the Foam Recycling Coalition, the Town of Exeter purchased a foam densifying machine. This equipment condenses styrofoam into a produce we can sell as a commodity that will get reused in things like stiff foam board insulation.

05/29/2026

The cities of Beverly and Salem, MA are hosting an EPS foam recycling event on June 11 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Residents are also able to drop off EPS for recycling on the lower level of the Beverly Public Library on June 9 & 10.

Visit foamrecycling.org to find additional locations that accept EPS drop-offs for recycling!

05/17/2026

Recycling just got a whole lot easier in Worthington, Ohio!

A new Recycling Convenience Center is now open, giving residents a simple way to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials. From electronics and EPS packaging to food scraps and motor oil, the new site helps turn waste into resources.

This partnership between Worthington and SWACO is another step toward building a cleaner, more sustainable Central Ohio!

The new facility is open to the public for the disposal and recycling of electronics, expanded polystyrene, car batteries, antifreeze, motor oil and food scraps.

05/16/2026

Great news, Tacoma! EPS foam recycling is officially back at the Tacoma Recycle Center!

Residents can once again recycle clean EPS packaging materials for FREE thanks to a brand-new densifier machine now up and running at the Tacoma Recycle Center. This long-awaited service helps residents recycle and contribute to a circular economy.

Find more locations that accept EPS foam for recycling at foamrecycling.org!

 The City’s Solid Waste utility recently installed a new Styrofoam densifier, which means residents can drop off accepted Styrofoam packaging materials for free recycling at the Tacoma Recycle Center. 

05/15/2026

Lenawee County's annual Spring Collection Event is being held on Saturday, May 16 at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity for residents to do some spring cleaning and recycle any EPS foam they may have. View the link below for more info.

More locations that accept EPS foam for recycling can be found at foamrecycling.org!

Do some spring cleaning for your tires and Styrofoam!

05/01/2026

Falmouth, MA residents are invited to drop off EPS foam for recycling on May 2nd. Collected foam will be sent to Insulation Technology to be compacted and recycled into new products. View the post below for more information.

More locations that accept EPS foam for recycling can be found at foamrecycling.org!

The Falmouth DPW and Solid Waste Advisory Committee will host a Spring EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) recycling collection on Saturday, May 2, from 9 AM to noon at the DPW parking

04/24/2026

EPS recycling continues to expand at the local level! The City of Newcastle's April 25 collection event in Washington accepts clean EPS foam, supporting efforts to recover and reuse this material responsibly. View the article below for more information on the event.

More EPS foam recycling drop-off locations can be found at foamrecycling.org!

The Newcastle Spring Recycling Collection will take place April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hazelwood Elementary School. No vehicles may enter after 3:00 p.m.

04/23/2026

A new EPS foam recycling program has officially launched in Nashville, TN. This program allows residents to recycle their EPS foam, contributing to a circular economy. EPS foam will be densified on-site using a Foam Cycle system, making it easier and more efficient to transport and recycle.

The foam drop-off is located at the East Convenience Center, open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Visit foamrecycling.org to find more locations that accept EPS foam for recycling!

Mayor Freddie O’Connell and other Metro leaders celebrated Earth Day with a ribbon-cutting for the first foam recycling drop-off program in Nashville.

04/17/2026

The WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards are hosting an EPS collection event on Saturday, April 18th. EPS foam can be dropped off from 10 AM to 12 PM at McCollum Park. View the article below for a full list of accepted items.

To find an EPS foam drop off location near you, visit foamrecycling.org!

Do you have Styrofoam occupying your home, filling up garages, corners and closets? Then bring your (clean) Styrofoam to a free collection event on Saturday, April 18, sponsored by WSU […]