Montclair Styrofoam Recycling Pilot Program Becomes Permanent

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Following a successful pilot program last summer, the Montclair Styrofoam Recycling program has become permanent.

According to the Montclair Environmental Commission, the town’s Styrofoam recycling program is now continuing on a regular basis.

Drop-offs will be collected in a separate truck at the Recycling Center, 219 North Fullerton Avenue, every other Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., or until the collection truck is full. Learn more and see a list of acceptable items here.

The commission said:

“The Styrofoam needs to be hard, clean and white, and deposited in a clear plastic bag. Deposits need to be in clear bags so that they can be screened to meet the requirements, as the recycling vendor, Foam Pack in Springfield, NJ, remanufactures the Styrofoam into other products, like picture frames.”

The commission added:

“Keeping Styrofoam out of the waste stream saves money in that Montclair does not have to pay for incineration, and Foam Pack does not charge a fee. Moreover, particulate matter, toxic chemicals and smoke that can damage the nervous system and lungs are not released into the air. The Montclair Environmental Commission and the Montclair Community Services/DPW department worked together to provide this program.”

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