Styrofoam/Polystyrene Blocks and Boxes

Recycling & Solid Waste accepts large quantities of rigid Styrofoam/polystyrene blocks and boxes for recycling.

How to recycle your Styrofoam/polystyrene blocks and boxes

Remove all tape and labels. Boxes must be empty, with no contamination.
Collect all Styrofoam/polystyrene blocks and boxes in large, clear plastic bags. Use your own bags for smaller volumes. For large volumes, request bags from Recycling & Solid Waste by filling out the Styrofoam Bags Request Form.
Close full bags securely and label them with your department’s name and box number.
Place the bags at your building’s loading dock by the recycling containers; do not block doors or walkways. This is a self-serve recycling program. Staff are responsible for transporting the bags to the loading dock. (Note: At Health Sciences Building, bags are permitted at the J/K-Wing or G-Wing loading docks only; do not place full bags of Styrofoam at other loading docks.)
Send an email to Recycling & Solid Waste after bags have been placed at the dock. Recycling & Solid Waste will collect the material during the next regularly scheduled stop at your building.