Omaha Recycling Guide
Foam Packing Inserts
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
![PL Foam Insert PL Foam Insert](https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W100_e0ae78429273310159dfa398ea2ba887.webp 100w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W200_5f28a37dfffeac17d8504dfc1bc3d34b.webp 200w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W300_9d774b89831857b4dfc965837c0ae6fd.webp 300w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W400_616b2c32fb7bb9679ad560fc61635847.webp 400w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W500_b52aeff1da97c6da6d7956e791a586c1.webp 500w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W600_5472332afa344033d2bf9e7b6b9d883e.webp 600w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W700_af599ee76a60a3ffac0b778428c6ae2f.webp 700w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W800_5ae402c9837860cd6e4f65e304b3a5fa.webp 800w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W1200_6c0c164bd2b597ee32b68b8b5755bd2e.webp 1000w)
DO NOT place this item in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
Place foam packing material and foam inserts from electronics, furniture, or appliance boxes in the garbage, or use an alternative option.
![PL Foam Insert PL Foam Insert](https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W100_e0ae78429273310159dfa398ea2ba887.webp 100w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W200_5f28a37dfffeac17d8504dfc1bc3d34b.webp 200w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W300_9d774b89831857b4dfc965837c0ae6fd.webp 300w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W400_616b2c32fb7bb9679ad560fc61635847.webp 400w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W500_b52aeff1da97c6da6d7956e791a586c1.webp 500w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W600_5472332afa344033d2bf9e7b6b9d883e.webp 600w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W700_af599ee76a60a3ffac0b778428c6ae2f.webp 700w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W800_5ae402c9837860cd6e4f65e304b3a5fa.webp 800w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/23162/PL_FoamInsert_W1200_6c0c164bd2b597ee32b68b8b5755bd2e.webp 1000w)
Related Items: Foam Packing Peanuts, Foam Coolers
Where Else Could It Go?
Rigid Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam marked #6, such as foam coolers and protective packaging, can be taken to Plastilite Corporation at 4930 Battlefield Drive in Omaha. Plastilite offers a convenient EPS collection container outside of their building that is accessible 24/7 for free. Plastilite accepts only rigid #6 foam packaging.
- Items should be clean
- Remove all glue, tape, and labels
- DO NOT include foam food containers, meat trays, or foam cups even if they are marked #6
- DO NOT include flexible foam or wrap, and no foam peanuts
Learn more about Plastilite’s EPS Recycling Program at:
Foam packaging can also be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. FirstStar Recycling offers this special program to collect hard-to-recycle plastics in our community. To participate, you can purchase orange Hefty® ReNew® bags, which will be collected through your existing curbside and drop-off site services. When filled with accepted materials and tied shut, the bright orange Hefty® ReNew® bag is the ONLY bag that can be placed in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Learn more about the local Hefty® ReNew® program:
Tip: Break apart large pieces of foam into smaller pieces to fit in the orange bag.