Styrofoam & Shipping Box
Clean white styrofoam can be recycled after removing all tape and stickers; colored or food-stained styrofoam must go into general trash.
How to Dispose (5 Steps)
- 1
Peel off all shipping labels, packing tape, and strings attached to the styrofoam box.
- 2
Rinse away any food residue, dirt, or blood stains from food packaging.
- 3
Bundle clean white-only styrofoam together or pack inside a transparent vinyl bag.
- 4
Stained cup ramen containers: Break into pieces and discard in general trash bags.
- 5
Construction insulation boards and fruit netting styrofoam: Discard in general trash.
Real-World Examples
Clean white seafood ice box: Remove tape, recycle in white styrofoam bin
Ramen-stained cup container: Break up, discard in general trash bag
Soft fruit netting sleeve: Discard in general trash bag
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can colored or taped styrofoam boxes be recycled?
A. No. Only clean, unprinted white styrofoam with all tape stripped off can be recycled. Colored or dirty styrofoam goes to general trash.