Why can’t I put styrofoam in my recycling tote?

Styrofoam material (foam meat trays, takeout containers, foam packing) is not accepted in the curbside recycling program. When placed in curbside totes, these materials break into unrecoverable pieces which intermix with other recyclables which contaminate the load.

Please take all of your foam material to a CVRD Recycling Centre to be properly handled and recycled.

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9. Why can’t I put styrofoam in my recycling tote?