EPS and Plastic Recycling in Portland, Oregon
Recycle accepted EPS foam, Styrofoam, plastic film, and selected plastic materials at Green Century Recycling in Portland. Learn which materials are accepted, how to prepare them, recycling fees, and where to drop them off or schedule a pickup.
Our Location
Green Century Recycling
2950 NW 29th Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
EPS and Plastic Recycling Fees
Public Drop-Off
$10 per 45-gallon bag
Pickup Service
$20 per 45-gallon bag
Sorting Required
Separate materials into the required categories before drop-off or pickup.
EPS and Plastic Recycling Accepted Materials
EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) - GRADE A
- Clean #6 Polystyrene Block Foam (Styrofoam)
- White XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) rigid foam board, construction
- Breaks When Bent
EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) - GRADE B
- Clean #6 Polystyrene Block Foam (Styrofoam)
○ Small amounts of ink or any UV Discoloration OK - Colored XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) stiff/rigid foam board
○ Logos
○ From fish/eggs/meat
○ Foam insulation (Pink, Blue, Grey)
○ Often 4-12” thick, used as a membrane in construction. NO wet OR dirty
○ Geoblocks CLEAN/DRY
EPS #6 - PACKING PEANUTS (NO STARCH)
LDPE (Polyethylene Foam)
LDPE - Plastic Film
Non Accepted Materials
How to Prepare Materials for EPS and Plastic Recycling
Preparing your EPS foam and plastic materials before recycling helps ensure a faster and more efficient drop-off experience. Review the preparation requirements below to learn how to sort and prepare accepted EPS and plastic materials before visiting Green Century Recycling.
Items that do not meet the preparation requirements below may be rejected at the time of drop-off or pickup.
- Clean
- Dry
- Sorted by material type
- Free of food residue
- Free of excessive contamination