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Expanded Polystyrene Foam, breakable
Breakable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station. Accepted expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is rigid, breakable foam like computer and tv packaging, coolers, trays and food containers. Materials must be clean, dry, and free of food, grease, and dirt to be accepted. Small polystyrene pieces like packing peanuts and foam cups are not accepted at the Drop-Off Station due to the size and thinness of the material.
Recycle Right!
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam is problematic and can sit in a landfill for years. Instead of throwing it away, take it to the Drop-Off Station for recycling. Do not put expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam of any form in your curbside recycling cart. It can cause major problems at the sorting facility and can jam up the machinery, causing damage and delays and creating unsafe conditions for our workers.
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Find environmentally friendly alternatives to using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam!
Accepted at:
- Step 1
- When first arriving, stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed and pay the appropriate fees. See price list for full details.
- Step 2
- The gatehouse attendant will direct you to where your items should be placed. You may be required to stop at multiple areas and containers on site.
- Step 3
- For a complete list of what is accepted, visit the Drop-Off About page. For safety reasons, pets and children under 13 years old must remain inside the vehicle at all times. Prices are subject to change, and our staff reserves the right to refuse any material that is deemed unsuitable.
- Address:
- 2950 East Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - Phone:
- 734.971.7400
- Public drop-off Hours:
- Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE - during the winter season, the following items cannot be accepted after 5 pm due to lighting and safety concerns: scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, or concrete.