Algonquin Styrofoam Collection Site Has Closed

ALGONQUIN, IL - The Styrofoam collection site at the Algonquin Public Works Facility is closed effective immediately, the village announced on Thursday.

“Unfortunately, due to negative market conditions for recycled styrofoam, the Village of Algonquin must suspend the Styrofoam recycling program,” according to a press release from the village of Algonquin. “The outlets that were taking the densified styrofoam are no longer accepting the material.”

Area resident Ken Santowski spearheaded the effort to offer free recycling of Styrofoam in Algonquin for several years, according to the village news release.

“Mr. Santowski’s hard work and dedication kept untold amounts of styrofoam out of the landfill,” according to the village news release. “The collection of Styrofoam was graciously made available to residents, at no cost, by Mr. Santowski and the volunteers that helped him collect and transport the Styrofoam.”

The village is exploring other outlets for Styrofoam and will collect it again if a market can be found for recycling and reusing the product. Until further notice, all Styrofoam will have to be disposed with your regular garbage.

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