MATERIAL

Food Containers (Styrofoam)

Food Containers (Styrofoam)

Takeaway food containers made from expanded polystyrene foam, often hinged like a clam shell.

 

Disposal Options

  • Food Containers (Styrofoam) - General Waste Bin

 

Why

Styrofoam food clams are not accepted in FOGO or the Recycling bin as it isn't compostable or recyclable.

 

Did You Know

Even a small piece of polystyrene foam can take hundreds of years to break down in the environment, and it often floats away easily, making it a common source of litter in waterways.