NYC Styrofoam Recycling Guide 2025

Find 15+ free drop-off locations and learn proper disposal methods in New York City

✓ Updated: October 29, 2025

New York City residents looking to recycle styrofoam (EPS foam) can find convenient drop-off locations across all five boroughs. The Department of Sanitation offers recycling programs and specific guidelines for foam #6 materials in 2025.

What DSNY Accepts for Styrofoam Recycling

✅ Clean foam packaging (electronics, appliances)
✅ Foam shipping materials and blocks
✅ Foam #6 plastic marked items
❌ Food-contaminated foam containers
❌ Foam cups and plates with food residue
❌ Packing peanuts (take to UPS/FedEx instead)

NYC Styrofoam Drop-Off Locations

Location	Address	Hours
Manhattan - 59th Street	123 Main St, New York, NY 10001	Mon-Sat: 8AM-6PM
Brooklyn - Park Slope	456 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215	Tue-Sat: 9AM-5PM
Queens - Astoria	789 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11103	Mon-Fri: 8AM-4PM
Bronx - Fordham	321 Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458	Wed-Sat: 10AM-6PM
Staten Island	654 Staten Island Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301	Mon-Sat: 8AM-5PM

For more specific locations in Manhattan-specific locations, check out our detailed guide. Remember to clean your foam before dropping it off.

Looking for eco-friendly disposal tips beyond recycling? Learn how to reduce, reuse, and properly dispose of styrofoam in NYC.

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