Options & restrictions

Foam Blocks

Description:

Foam blocks are packaging materials made of polystyrene, expanded polystyrene (EPS, also known as Styrofoam™), expanded polypropylene (EPP), or expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam. Polystyrene includes foam materials such as egg cartons and fruit packaging. EPS and expanded polyethylene blocks are commonly used in the packing of electronic products and may be recyclable.

Options & Restrictions:

Foam blocks and packing peanuts are accepted as garbage at King County transfer stations if bagged or otherwise treated to prevent littering or nuisance conditions during unloading, transport and disposal. Or these materials may be disposed at King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill with an approved waste clearance decision.

Polystyrene foam (sometimes called Styrofoam) blocks and coolers (not peanuts) can be recycled at the following locations:

#1 Styro Recycle
23418 68th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays.
No afterhours drop-offs

Recology Stores also offer recycling of up to 32 gallon limit per day (approximately one garbage bag). We encourage customers to call stores to confirm recycling availability before going.

Bothell Store in Canyon Park Place
22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy, #111
Bothell, WA 98021
Tues – Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
425-398-8612

Issaquah Store in Gilman Village
317 NW Gilman Blvd, #22
Issaquah, WA 98027
Mon – Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 12pm to 5pm
425-392-0285

Highline Store at 5 Corners
Shopping Center
15858 1st Avenue S, #A100
Burien, WA 98148
Mon – Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
206-246-5669

Shoreline Store
15235 Aurora Ave. N Suite 102
Shoreline, WA 98133
Tues – Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
206-417-3877