Omaha Recycling Guide
Foam Coolers
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
DO NOT place this item in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
Place foam coolers in the garbage if you cannot reuse them, or use an alternative recycling option.
Where Else Could It Go?
Rigid Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam marked #6, such as foam coolers and protective packaging, can be taken to Plastilite Corporation at 4930 Battlefield Drive in Omaha. Plastilite offers a convenient EPS collection container outside of their building that is accessible 24/7 for free. Plastilite accepts only rigid #6 foam packaging.
- Items should be clean
- Remove all glue, tape, and labels
- DO NOT include foam food containers, meat trays, or foam cups even if they are marked #6
- DO NOT include flexible foam or wrap, and no foam peanuts
Learn more about Plastilite’s EPS Recycling Program at:
Foam coolers and other foam packaging can be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag.
FirstStar Recycling offers this special program to collect hard-to-recycle plastics in our community. To participate, you can purchase orange Hefty® ReNew® bags, which will be collected through your existing curbside and drop-off site services. When filled with accepted materials and tied shut, the bright orange Hefty® ReNew® bag is the ONLY bag that can be placed in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Learn more about the local Hefty® ReNew® program:
Tip: Break apart large pieces of foam into smaller pieces to fit in the orange bag.