White Block Packing Foam
Recycle Utah accepts EPS block foam, the white packing foam that is commonly used to package electronics, appliances, furniture.
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Take a minute to think about all the plastic foam in your life:
Out of all five items above, only two items can be recycled at Recycle Utah. Packing peanuts are part of our re-use program and are used by local galleries and potters. White block EPS packing foam is accepted at the Center on Woodbine Way in Park City and is completely recycled by Marko Foam in Salt Lake City.
So what happens to the other foam items?
The solution: Avoid buying hot cups – buy cardboard cups or reusable mugs instead. Avoid buying microwavable meals in foam containers. Tell your grocery meat department to stop packing your favorite cuts in foam meat trays. Don’t patronize restaurants that use foam clamshells for takeout. Advise them to use recyclable plastic or biodegradable clamshells instead.
Did you know?
- The little white beads break apart, enter soil and groundwater, and eventually harm fish and wildlife.
- Last year, Summit County residents prevented almost 100,000 cubic feet of this bulky block packing foam from going to the landfill by dropping it off at Recycle Utah.
- This was quite a waste reduction achievement.








