Free Styrofoam Recycling Event in Salem, Oregon
Styrofoam products not accepted by Marion County curbside recycling programs will be collected at a special event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at Willamette University’s Sparks Fieldhouse in Salem, OR.
Items accepted at the event:
- Dry block packing foam
- Meat trays
- Food containers
- Styrofoam egg cartons
Items not accepted:
- Styrofoam with tape
- Construction foams
- Packing peanuts
The foam will be taken to PLC Recycling where it will be processed and mixed with other types of plastic and then sold to picture frame company, according to the Statesman Journal.
To learn where you can recycle Styrofoam in your area, use Earth 911’s recycling locator. Also, become an expert on Styrofoam and other plastics.
