Styrofoam
Polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, can be brought to the ecocentre for recovery.
Styrofoam food containers, including:
Protective packaging, including:
Insulation panels (for buildings)
To ensure that styrofoam can be recycled, it is important that the packaging and containers are empty and free of food residues, labels, absorbent pads, plastic film, adhesive tapes, lids and nails.
When in doubt, consult DTRITUS to find out how to dispose of your items.
Across Quebec, the collection of recyclable materials has evolved. Thus, only containers, packaging, and printed materials are accepted in the blue bin.
Protective foam (styrofoam) is still not allowed in the blue bin. You can place it in the gray bin or bring it to the ecocentres, where it can be collected for recycling.
DTRITUS
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