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Join 6/9/26, 7PM Board Meeting


Join via Webex or use the call in number: 408-418-9388 with Access code: 2336 984 7170.
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Construction Alert:


Click here for info on Water Main Replacement on Pleasant Hills Rd. Randoplph starts June 9, 2026

Screened compost is sold out for the spring season. Free unscreened compost is available for residential pickup at our free piles at each facility . Click for Info. Wood mulch is still available for residential delivery.

Solid Waste Material Data Sheet

Plastic #6 (PS) Styrofoam/Polystyrene
Category: Plastic
Activity Type: Recycling
  • Management Issues: 

    Styrofoam/Polystyrene is typically unacceptable to include with other materials for recycling. To recycle Styrofoam/Polystyrene it usually needs to delivered to a site dedicated to accept separated and clean (no food debris) Styrofoam/Polystyrene. Unless one is willing to deliver the Styrofoam/Polystyrene to a dedicated facility, the standard option for discarding Styrofoam/Polystyrene is to dispose of it in the regular garbage.

    The link below provides additional information about management of Styrofoam/Polystyrene including potential additional recycling options.
    Earth911.com Article: Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene

 

Facilities That Manage Plastic #6 (PS) Styrofoam/Polystyrene


 

Pounds Per Unit Conversions

  • Each Pound weighs 1 pounds.
  • Each Ton weighs 2000 pounds.

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