Find a drop-off site for Styrofoam in your area. Contact your local recycling program to find out about Styrofoam recycling programs or drop off sites in your community. Because Styrofoam needs to be recycled at specialized facilities, you need to find a drop-off location rather than setting it out with your regular recyclables.

• You can also get in touch with the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers or independent organizations like Earth911 to search for Styrofoam recycling programs in your area. You can find the drop-off station nearest to you by searching the AFPR website.
• AFPR also allows you to mail back Styrofoam if you live in an area without a reliable drop-off site. While this can be somewhat challenging if you’ve accrued a considerable amount of the stuff, it’s an option for packing materials or loose-fill “peanuts.”