Foam Packaging

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Plastic foam packaging is recycled into picture frames, construction trim, moulding, park benches and fence posts.

Accepted Items

Recycle at Depot Only

Foam food containers and trays

Foam cushion packaging

Not Accepted

Liquid-absorbing pads used in trays for meat, poultry, fish, etc.
Labels, tape, paper and cardboard on foam packaging
Foam peanuts and packing chips
Blue or pink foam board insulation
Napkins, cutlery
Protective and squishy cushion packaging
Foam noodles
Furniture cushions

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