Omaha Recycling Guide
Foam Packing Inserts
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
DO NOT place this item in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
Place foam packing material and foam inserts from electronics, furniture, or appliance boxes in the garbage, or use an alternative option.
Related Items: Foam Packing Peanuts, Foam Coolers
Where Else Could It Go?
Rigid Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam marked #6, such as foam coolers and protective packaging, can be taken to Plastilite Corporation at 4930 Battlefield Drive in Omaha. Plastilite offers a convenient EPS collection container outside of their building that is accessible 24/7 for free. Plastilite accepts only rigid #6 foam packaging.
- Items should be clean
- Remove all glue, tape, and labels
- DO NOT include foam food containers, meat trays, or foam cups even if they are marked #6
- DO NOT include flexible foam or wrap, and no foam peanuts
Learn more about Plastilite’s EPS Recycling Program at:
Foam packaging can also be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. FirstStar Recycling offers this special program to collect hard-to-recycle plastics in our community. To participate, you can purchase orange Hefty® ReNew® bags, which will be collected through your existing curbside and drop-off site services. When filled with accepted materials and tied shut, the bright orange Hefty® ReNew® bag is the ONLY bag that can be placed in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Learn more about the local Hefty® ReNew® program:
Tip: Break apart large pieces of foam into smaller pieces to fit in the orange bag.