Foam Food Containers

Are you looking for a place to recycle foam food containers, cups, and packaging?

Flat Can Recycling (630) 400-4903 732 Hicks Dr., Elburn, IL, 60119

Dart 310 Evergreen Drive, North Aurora, IL 60542

(630) 896-4631

  • For Dart

  • Each location has its own set of requirements. Please click on the location from the map above for specifications in your area. 

  • All locations accept used polystyrene foam, including post-consumer foam cups and "to-go" containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays, protective packaging foam (Frequently used to protect electronics during shipping), and other foam with the #6 inside the chasing arrows triangle. 

  • Please rinse or wipe off your containers prior to depositing them. 

  • Please place your foam in a see-through bag before depositing. 

  • We do not accept packaging peanuts. Please contact your local post office or parcel service to verify if they accept packaging peanuts for reuse. 

  • Please remove lids, straws, packaging tape, and labels. 

  • Your cooperation with these specifications helps boost recycling rates and reduces the costs of recycling.