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City Residents Fill Up First Container with Foam Polystyrene (Styrofoam)!  

For the first time, the foam polystyrene (Styrofoam) container at the Northwest Citizens’ Convenience Center at 2840 Sisson St. has been filled by residents recycling CLEAN polystyrene (#6) foam foodservice items (such as foam cups, foam plates, and foam egg cartons), as well as foam protective packaging typically used to protect consumer goods and electronics. The capacity of the container is 22 cubic yards.

Because of the response arrangements have been made to pick up the container on a regular basis. Much of the initial foam recycling consists of protective packaging and with the holiday season fast approaching, it is anticipated that residents will bring much more of those materials to Sisson Street.
Residents should remember:
  • To bring foam to the Northwest Citizens Convenience Center at Sisson Street ONLY! This is NOT a curbside recycling program.
  • Make sure clean foam has the #6 symbol on it 
  • Rinse cups/containers 
  • No straws, lids, tape or stickers 
  • No foam peanuts or insulation material 
  • Must be brought in see-through plastic bags (FREE bags made available on site by Dart while supplies last)
The hours of operation at the Northwest Citizens Convenience Center are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon. – Sat.
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