EPS-IA

Providing Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) news, knowledge and recycling information for North America.

[Village of Gurnee @VillageofGurnee]

Styrofoam Recycling Event
Saturday, June 6 | 10 AM – 1 PM

The Village will host a Styrofoam Recycling Event at the Gurnee Public Works Facility, 1151 Kilbourne Rd. Accepted: clean, dry, #6 labeled polystyrene products. Not accepted: packing peanuts.

[WasteAdvantage @WasteAdvantage]

♻️ Worthington, OH opens a new Recycling Convenience Center with support from SWACO.

Residents can now recycle electronics, Styrofoam, batteries, food scraps, motor oil, and more year-round.

Read more: https://t.co/ia8CF05YDd

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Another successful recycling event in Laurel, MD! Events like these increase community access to recycling and help contribute to a circular economy.

Visit https://t.co/XY6ssKH67N to find an EPS drop off location near you.

[City of Laurel MD @cityoflaurel]

On April 18th, the Department of Public Works held their annual Spring Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding, GreenDrop, and Styrofoam Recycling Event.

Thank you to all who came out to safely recycle your products

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

The City of Renton's recycling events are back for 2026! These events are a great opportunity to recycle EPS foam and contribute to a circular economy. View the post below for more information on these events!

Visit https://t.co/XY6ssKHDXl for more EPS recycling locations!

[City of Renton @CityofRenton]

Free recycling events are back!

May 16: scrap metal, Styrofoam, plastic bags, and arts & crafts supplies

June 6: mattresses, cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic bags, tires, used furniture

September 12: documents for shredding, Styrofoam, plastic bags

♻️ https://t.co/mlCC6cQkgQ

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Residents of Tempe & Guadalupe, AZ are invited to recycle EPS foam at Zero Waste Day on April 25! View the post below for more information on accepted items.

To find an EPS recycling drop off near you, visit https://t.co/XY6ssKHDXl!

[City of Tempe, AZ @Tempegov]

Clean house for Zero Waste Day on April 25

Clean house responsibly with a free, drive-thru recycling event. Tempe’s next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All-America Way.

Styrofoam chunks, electronics, appliances, household hazardous waste, paper for shredding and pet food/supplies are among the many items accepted at this event. All accepted items are recycled, repurposed or donated for reuse. This event is free to Tempe and Guadalupe residents.

See a full list of accepted items and other event details at https://t.co/BG0gS3d2Si.

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

The City of Laurel, MD Dept. of Public Works is hosting an EPS recycling event on April 18! Residents are invited to drop off EPS foam for recycling. A full list of accepted items can be found below.

Visit https://t.co/XY6ssKH67N to find an EPS recycling drop off near you!

[City of Laurel MD @cityoflaurel]

On April 18th, the Department of Public Works is having their Recycling & Paper Shredding Event! From 8a-12p, City of Laurel residents can bring papers, electronics, certain Styrofoam products & paint to Public Works at 305-307 First St.

More info: https://t.co/UDYOAdzrql

[EFP, LLC. @EFPlife]

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) does more than protect products, it supports a smarter, more sustainable future. ♻️

Watch this quick 2 minute video from @EPSRecycle to see how EPS makes a positive impact in everyday life. #EFPLife #EPS #Sustainable #Packaging
https://t.co/Akbp9bgeOV

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Join the Naperville Noon Lions at the EPS foam recycling drive thru event on April 11! View the post below for a full list of accepted items.

More EPS foam drop off locations can be found at https://t.co/XY6ssKH67N!

[NapervilleIL @NapervilleIL]

Save the date: The City, in partnership with Dart Container, Naperville Noon Lions and NEST, will host a Styrofoam recycling drive-thru event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11. For a list of what’s accepted and the event’s traffic plan, visit https://t.co/wtDAapjcvd

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

EPS foam packaging will be accepted for recycling at Franklin County Solid Waste Management District collection events on April 11, 18, & 25! View the post below for more info on these events.

More locations that accept EPS for recycling can be found at https://t.co/XY6ssKH67N!

[WasteAdvantage @WasteAdvantage]

♻️📦 Styrofoam recycling events return for a 5th year in Massachusetts

Hosted by the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District this April

Read more: https://t.co/CCc5HN5V4X

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

EPS foam will be collected for recycling at the Recycling Roundup in Franklin, TN on April 11! The event is being hosted by @NissanUSA and the Tennessee Environmental Council. View the post below for more info!

More locations that accept EPS foam for recycling can be found at https://t.co/f4mwNlpQVH!

[JAMA USA @JapanAutosUSA]

For #EarthDay, @NissanUSA and the Tennessee Environmental Council are hosting a free Recycling Roundup at Nissan Franklin for electronics, tires, mattresses, and Styrofoam. https://t.co/Ysqe9HLvuW

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Applications for FPI's 2026 Foam Recycling Coalition grant program are being accepted. Facility operators, nonprofits, & solid waste authorities are eligible for grants to help establish EPS foam recycling in their community. More info can be found below:
https://t.co/xShRmJoOEs

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Residents of Lansing, MI, can drop off EPS foam for recycling at the Lansing Recycling Drop-Off Center! The center is open daily from dawn to dusk. View the post below for a list of accepted items.

More EPS drop-off locations can be found at https://t.co/XY6ssKHDXl!

[Public Service Dept. @LansingPubServ]

Reminder: Styrofoam™ is not accepted in curbside pickup, but it is accepted the Lansing Recycling Drop-Off Center!

📍 601 E South Street, Lansing, MI 48910 (Open daily from dawn to dusk)

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

The Waldwick Recycling Center in NJ will be accepting EPS foam for recycling on April 18 from 9am - 1pm. All materials must be in clear plastic bags for collection. View the article below for more information on the collection event! https://t.co/INughjtTNC

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Residents of Denton, TX, can bring their rigid EPS foam to the Home Chemical Collection to be recycled. View the link below to get an inside look at Denton's EPS recycling operation:
https://t.co/zvVgGIniGC

[Denton Recycles @DentonRecycles]

✅Drop off rigid packing Styrofoam at Home Chemical Collection for proper disposal.

❌Not accepted:
• Spongy foam, including packing peanuts and flexible packing sheets, food containers, and egg cartons

This is for drop-off only, do not place Styrofoam in curbside recycling.

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Residents of the City of Markham, Ontario can now recycle EPS foam right at home! EPS foam will now be accepted curbside, making recycling easier and more accessible. View the link in the post below for more information!

[City of Markham @cityofmarkham]

Recycle More, Right at Home!

Cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic bags, and blue box recyclables now go in your curbside blue box.

As a result, Markham’s Recycling Depots are no longer taking these items.

For more information and details, visit https://t.co/ievRo4ytzk

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Residents of Greenbelt, MD, are invited to recycle their EPS foam on March 7 at the Greenbelt Public Works Facility. In addition to EPS foam, electronics & paint will also be accepted for recycling. View the link below for more info:
https://t.co/f40vaeJaK4

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

The Town of Acton, MA, will be accepting EPS foam for recycling on the 3rd Sunday of each month until November! A transfer station sticker is required to participate. View the post below for more details:

[Town of Acton, MA @ActonMAGov]

Styrofoam recycling is back at the Acton DPW February through November 2026! Stop by on the third Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm to recycle bulky Styrofoam. Please note you must have a Transfer Station sticker to participate.
Visit https://t.co/i75V57dvL1 for more info!

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

To strengthen U.S. recycling systems and recover more materials, policymakers must adopt technology-neutral, outcome-based approaches. Let’s build a resilient circular economy. Read more below:
https://t.co/6QiycnabS7

[EPS-IA @EPSRecycle]

Expanded polystyrene can be recycled and turned into recycled-content EPS, helping close the loop and support a circular economy. Watch the video to see how it works! #RecyleEPS
https://t.co/xEVfDyvMCf