Name: Waste Sense
Address: 2/16 Northumberland Street, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205, Australia
Telephone: +1300 492 783
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Polystyrene & Foam

Like any plastic, polystyrene and foam waste doesn’t easily decompose. As a result, it can cause harm to our environment and the wildlife that may consume it. Unfortunately, it’s also not easy to recycle polystyrene and foam products using council waste collection. But with a polystyrene collection and recycling solution from Waste Sense, it’s simple.

If your business generates a large volume of polystyrene and foam waste, let the Waste Sense team help you find the right solution for responsible recycling and disposal.

Can polystyrene be recycled?

It’s a common misconception that polystyrene is non-recyclable. But because it’s a thermoplastic, it can actually be melted and moulded into many new plastic items. It can be fully reprocessed, which diverts waste from landfill and helps reduce demand on petroleum from which polystyrene is derived. However, Styrofoam is not able to go into your council kerbside recycling bin, as this will contaminate the whole bin. In order for it to be recycled, polystyrene needs to be separated from other common recyclables.

How can I recycle my foam waste?

There are many kinds of commonly used foam and plastic packaging, from takeaway coffee cups and fast food containers to packing and shipping resources. Waste Sense can provide your business with a dedicated packaging waste collection service, which includes soft plastics like foam. Removing expanded polystyrene and Styrofoam packing material from your general waste can help you to lower your landfill levy and improve your business’ recycling rates. Contact us today for a no-obligation waste assessment.

833,000 tonnes

of plastic packaging consumed each year

50 Million tonnes

of waste produced by Australians annually

1 tonne

of recycled paper and cardboard saves 13 tress