What to Do With Polystyrene Packaging

Polystyrene (expanded polystyrene/EPS) is not accepted in most UK kerbside recycling bins. However, some council recycling centres accept it separately. You can also reuse it for your own packaging needs, offer it on community reuse networks, or look for specialist polystyrene recyclers in your area.

Polystyrene (expanded polystyrene/EPS) is not accepted in most UK kerbside recycling bins.

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However, some council recycling centres accept it separately.

Quick answer

Polystyrene (expanded polystyrene/EPS) is not accepted in most UK kerbside recycling bins. However, some council recycling centres accept it separately. You can also reuse it for your own packaging needs, offer it on community reuse networks, or look for specialist polystyrene recyclers in your area

Key details

You can also reuse it for your own packaging needs, offer it on community reuse networks, or look for specialist polystyrene recyclers in your area

Practical information

However, some council recycling centres accept it separately You can also reuse it for your own packaging needs, offer it on community reuse networks, or look for specialist polystyrene recyclers in your area

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Polystyrene (expanded polystyrene/EPS) is not accepted in most UK kerbside recycling bins. However, some council recycling centres accept it separately

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What to Do with Polystyrene Packaging