Dart Container Foam Recycling Drop-Off

Name: Dart Container Foam Recycling Drop-Off
Address: 432 Hogsback Rd, Mason, Mason, MI, US
Telephone: +1 517-676-3800

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About This Location

Dart Container's Mason facility at 432 Hogsback Rd is both the company's global headquarters and a publicly accessible, free foam recycling drop-off open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is one of the original anchor sites in Dart's network of polystyrene foam drop-offs, which the company launched to prove that EPS (#6) foam is genuinely recyclable. Residents, businesses, schools, hospitals, and community organizations throughout the Lansing-area and beyond can bring clean #6-labeled foam — cups, to-go containers, egg cartons, rinsed meat trays, ice chests, and protective electronics packaging — place it in a clear bag, and deposit it on-site at any hour, at no charge. Foam collected here is transported to Dart's Michigan recycling center where it is processed and ultimately converted into products such as picture frames, baseboards, and crown molding. Note that the drop-off is located on the manufacturing campus; first-time visitors should follow signage, as the recycling station is not inside the main building complex.

What Dart Container Foam Recycling Drop-Off Accepts

✓ Foam cups (#6 EPS) (Post-consumer foam cups with #6 chasing-arrows symbol; must be placed in a clear/translucent bag.)

✓ Foam to-go / food containers (#6 EPS) (Rinse or wipe food residue off before depositing; remove straws, lids, and tape.)

✓ Foam egg cartons (#6 EPS) (Must bear #6 chasing-arrows symbol and be placed in a see-through bag.)

✓ Foam meat trays (#6 EPS) (Rinse or wipe clean of food before drop-off.)

✓ Foam ice chests / coolers (#6 EPS) (Must bear the #6 chasing-arrows symbol.)

✓ Protective foam packaging (#6 EPS) (Foam blocks and sheets used to ship electronics (e.g., TVs) and other fragile items; #6 symbol required.)

What they do not accept

✕ Foam packaging peanuts

✕ Non-foam materials (straws, lids, tape, etc.)

✕ Foam without #6 chasing-arrows symbol

Only #6 EPS polystyrene foam is accepted. Packaging peanuts, non-foam materials, and foam items without the #6 symbol are not accepted.

Fees

All accepted foam materials — Free

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off; open to residents, businesses, schools, hospitals, and organizations — no appointment needed. · Walk-in (no appointment) · The recycling drop-off is on Dart's manufacturing campus. It is NOT inside the main building. First-time visitors should look for signage directing them to the drop-off area (reported by reviewers to be separate from the main complex). Foam must be in a clear or translucent bag and must bear the #6 chasing-arrows symbol.

Programs & events

Dart Foam Recycling Network — Part of Dart Container's nationwide network of free public EPS foam drop-off centers. Collected foam is transported to Dart's Michigan reprocessing facility and converted into products such as picture frames, baseboards, and crown molding.
Michigan Foam Recycling Infrastructure — Dart has built a comprehensive foam-recycling infrastructure in Michigan, including more than 40 polystyrene drop-off locations across 30+ counties, and works with hundreds of public schools and the State of Michigan.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the foam drop-off really free and open to everyone — not just Dart employees?

Yes. The drop-off at 432 Hogsback Rd is publicly accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no charge, open to residents, businesses, schools, hospitals, and community organizations — not just Dart employees or Mason residents.

Do they accept foam packaging peanuts?

No. Foam packaging peanuts are explicitly not accepted at this location or any Dart drop-off site. For peanut recycling options, call 800-828-2214 or visit loosefillpackaging.com.

How do I know if my foam is the right type?

Look for the #6 chasing-arrows resin identification symbol on the foam. If it has that symbol, it is accepted. Foam without the #6 symbol should not be brought to this site.

Do I need to clean my foam containers before dropping them off?

Yes. The official Dart recycling specifications require you to rinse or wipe food off foodservice containers before depositing them, and to remove all non-foam parts such as straws, lids, and tape.

Where exactly on the campus is the drop-off located?

The drop-off area is on Dart's manufacturing campus at 432 Hogsback Rd but is NOT inside the main building complex. Visitor reviews note the recycling station is separate and can be hard to find on a first visit — look for posted signage on the grounds. If in doubt, call (517) 676-3800 before your first trip.

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