Styrofoam recycling can be dropped off at two landfills in West Grey starting November 1, 2021. West Grey will be recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, in partnership with Second Wind Recycling. Styrofoam recycling will be based out of the Bentinck and Durham landfills.
Drop-off locations:
Bentinck landfill, 114079 Grey Road 3
Durham landfill, 590 Park Street
Accepted items:
Styrofoam with the #6 recycling symbol will be accepted. This includes white packaging for computers, electronics, appliances, toys, etc. Items must be clean, dry and free of tape to be accepted.
Not accepted items:
- Foam wrap
- Polyethylene foam (flexible in nature)
- Packaging peanuts
- Cups and bowls
- Meat trays
- Take-out containers
- Insulation panels
- Pool noodles