Residential polystyrene products such as egg cartons and meat trays are included in a province-wide recycling program managed by Recycle BC. Although this material is not accepted in most home recycling collection programs, it is accepted free of charge at a number of recycling depots in communities across the province. This program also includes foam packaging material and foam take out containers. Polystyrene accepted at the depots must be sorted into colored and white foam.

Visit RCBC’s Recyclepedia for drop-off options or contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline for all options available in your community.

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