Styrofoam™ Containers
Food grade Styrofoam clamshell containers, cups and trays cannot be recycled in Northeast Ohio. Foam cups may be recycled through a mail-in program.
Do not place Styrofoam containers in your curbside recycling.
Food-grade Styrofoam clamshell containers, cups, trays, coolers, and egg cartons cannot be recycled in Northeast Ohio. These items should be disposed of in the regular trash.
Foam cups may be recycled through Dart Container's drop-off program or mail-back service.
Cleveland-area Heinen's grocery stores discontinued the collection of Styrofoam food trays for recycling, and they are no longer accepted at their stores.
Other Styrofoam and Plastic
Learn more about Styrofoam blocks, packing peanuts, and other plastic takeout containers.
Businesses, restaurants, and the food industry have limited recycling options for Styrofoam food trays, containers, and cups. For business locations, see the list of options below.
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