Events
Styrofoam Collection
Thursday, January 7, 2027
SHIFT · 252 Haverford Avenue · Narberth PA 19072
SHIFT is partnering with Jim, Sasha, and Dan to help with their yearly styrofoam collection!
Accepted
- clean, dry, white, #6 styrofoam
- indents easily
- snaps easily
Not Accepted
- any food residue
- wet or waterlogged foam
- packing peanuts
- styrofoam cups
- egg cartons
- color foam
- #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 + 7 styrofoam
- foam that does not indent
- foam that is sponge-like
- foam that flakes apart easily when crumbled
What happens to the waste?
All foam will be brought to Northeast Foam Recycling, where it will be densified and sold to other companies for a new life!
Products commonly made from recycled foam include:
- Picture frames to showcase your favorite photographs.
- Interior moulding for homes and businesses to add an ornamental touch.
- Pony packs used to grow and transport a variety of seeds and plants.
- Office supplies such as rulers and ballpoint pens.
- Foam packaging to protect fragile electronics and other breakables.