Need Advice Styrofoam

After Christmas I ended up with a lot of styrofoam blocks and I was going to toss them in the trash since I do not think they are recyclable. So I just thought I would ask if anyone knows if I can take them anywhere to be put to good use before they go in the trash.Thanks

 

I think I was able to take my Styrofoam peanuts to the UPS Store in Southern Walk last year. Give them a call.

 

Some recycling companies can recycle it. Check with your company and see.

 

Important Information on Plastic Recycling

It's the eternal question: Can I recycle expanded polystyrene?

It’s everywhere: It holds your food, secures items in packages, provides insulation in homes and it’s even in your bike helmet. It's also known as plastic #6, which you've seen used in plastic cups and CD and DVD cases.

Fun fact: In 2006, the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers reported that 56 million pounds of EPS were recycled that year alone. That’s an astonishing amount considering that EPS is 98 percent air.

Here's the thing: Even if your community recycles plastic #6, it may not accept EPS. It's a similar case to the plastic bag conundrum, where different versions of plastics require separate recycling streams.

Because it's so lightweight, EPS takes up 0.01 percent of the total municipal solid waste stream by weight, but as you may have guessed, its volume is a greater problem than its weight. It takes up space in landfills and doesn't biodegrade.

The number on your plastic indicates what it's made of, but does not guarantee recyclability. Please explore these listings further before you recycle.

Earth911 recycling list for #6

Patriot Disposal does accept #6 plastic but not styrofoam.