How to Dispose of Styrofoam

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Remove any recyclable parts attached to the Styrofoam.. Break the Styrofoam into smaller pieces for ease.. Throw the Styrofoam into your garbage bin or dumpster.

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1

Remove any recyclable parts attached to the Styrofoam.

Step 1

Remove any recyclable parts attached to the Styrofoam.

2

Break the Styrofoam into smaller pieces for ease.

Step 2

Break the Styrofoam into smaller pieces for ease.

3

Throw the Styrofoam into your garbage bin or dumpster.

Step 3

Throw the Styrofoam into your garbage bin or dumpster.

4

Confirm you have plain white Styrofoam.

Step 4

Confirm you have plain white Styrofoam.

5

Look for the triangular recycling symbol on your Styrofoam.

Step 5

Look for the triangular recycling symbol on your Styrofoam.

6

Contact your local recycling program for information on Styrofoam drop-offs.

Step 6

Contact your local recycling program for information on Styrofoam drop-offs.

7

Reach out to disposal drop-off sites near you.

Step 7

Reach out to disposal drop-off sites near you.

8

Mail in Styrofoam if there are no local options available.

Step 8

Mail in Styrofoam if there are no local options available.

9

Reuse packing peanuts for future shipments.

Step 9

Reuse packing peanuts for future shipments.

10

Use foam to create sets, props, or crafts.

Step 10

Use foam to create sets, props, or crafts.

11

Use Styrofoam peanuts or pieces as planter filler.

Step 11

Use Styrofoam peanuts or pieces as planter filler.

12

Use Styrofoam to decorate your home.

Step 12

Use Styrofoam to decorate your home.

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