Do not place Styrofoam in your curbside recycling. Blocks can be dropped off for recycling at some city service departments and businesses, including the Solid Waste District and Extreme Green Recycling In Cleveland. Otherwise, Styrofoam blocks should be disposed of in the regular trash.
Styrofoam is a trade name for expanded polystyrene (EPS). Styrofoam is hard to recycle because it takes up so much space relative to its weight, and few markets exist.
Some UPS Stores accept Styrofoam sheeting, air pillows, packing peanuts and bubble wrap. Check with your local store.
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Styrofoam Containers and
Packing Peanuts.