Expanded Polystyrene foam or Styrofoam that is clean and free of tape and other materials is recycled at the CHaRM. Athens Clarke-County has more detailed guidelines.
If you regularly receive shipments containing polystyrene packaging, consider reaching out to the supplier to tell them you would prefer that they switch to an alternative packing material.
UGA Facilities Management Division Waste Reduction Services provides recycling removal service for EPS foam (aka Styrofoam). Participants are responsible for material collection, preventing contamination, and requesting removal. To opt-in, submit a work request here.
Select “Waste, Recycling, and Compost Request” —> “Special Material Collection”, routine work, pick up during regular business hours and submit. Coolers must have all tape and mailing labels removed. Only white foam is accepted. Grey and black foam must be landfilled. Clear bags to hold EPS foam can be obtained from your building services worker.
