Plastic recycling
How to Recycle Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Rigid polystyrene foam used for packaging and insulation.
Special handling#6 PSUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Rarely curbside. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) packing blocks and coolers are recyclable in theory but bulky and seldom accepted at the curb. Reuse them, find a local or mail-in EPS drop-off, or trash them; packing peanuts can often be reused by shipping stores.
- Recyclable
- Not curbside
- Recycling code
- #6 PS
How to Prepare
- 1Clean thoroughly
- 2Remove any tape or labels
Where to Recycle
