Expanded Polystyrene

What’s in a name?

Styrofoam is a commonly used name trademarked by Dow Chemical Company for a material called expanded polystyrene. You’ll often see it labeled on packaging with a number six.

So it’s labeled for recycling – great! Can it go in your curbside bin? Most likely, no. But it IS recyclable! Find a place near you that takes back expanded polystyrene for recycling! Dart Container has many locations across Michigan!

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