Styrofoam Recycling

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Polystyrene Foam #6, commonly called Styrofoam, in block or food container form, is collected at EPS Recycling and sent to a Dart Container facility in Pennsylvania. Once there, the blocks are shredded, melted, and densified into solid 5-10 lbs. blocks. The blocks are then sold to manufacturers to be made into picture frames, pencils, rulers and molding for house construction.

Styrofoam is accepted all year long. Drop off is at Emmanuel UMC Ministry Center carport (house at end of large parking lot)

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What We Collect

What We Collect

  • Hard Styrofoam with recycle code 6 (Please remove all labels and tape)
  • CLEAN Styrofoam food containers like egg cartons, cups, take-out containers, meat & veggie trays – please rinse thoroughly and dry.

Not accepting: Packing material such as packing peanuts, bubble wrap, air pillows and soft foam. Please take to The UPS store or USPS for reuse.

See examples of what is accepted/not accepted.

Our Procedure

Our Procedure

  • Please check events calendar to avoid carport during outdoor events
  • We are accepting ONLY hard Styrofoam and food-ware (code 6).
  • Styrofoam must be kept separate from packing material.
  • Remove all labels & tape. Styrofoam food-ware must be clean and dry.
  • When blue recycle bin is full, un-tape & remove bag; tie it up & place in storage area. Tape the new bag to blue bin. Bags and tape (if needed) are located in the small bucket located in front of the storage area. 
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  • All Styrofoam must be left secured! No loose Styrofoam.
  • Text (301)661-7087 when large storage area is full.
Other Ways To Help

Other Ways To Help

Volunteers are needed to take Styrofoam to Crofton for recycling.

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