Styrofoam Recycling
Recycling Center in Dublin, Ohio
About This Location
Dublin's Styrofoam recycling drop-off at the City Service Center, 6555 Shier Rings Road, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Launched in September 2022 in partnership with the City of Hilliard, it is one of the few municipal foam-recycling programs in central Ohio — keeping expanded polystyrene (EPS) out of the landfill by densifying it into reusable material.
What this location Accepts
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Open to Dublin residents; no registration or fee required
Programs & events
- Styrofoam / EPS densification program — Collected foam is densified to 1/50th of original volume and recycled into insulation, picture frames, park benches and protective equipment. Launched September 2022.
- E-waste and organics drop-off (same site) — The City Service Center parking lot at 6555 Shier Rings Rd also offers electronics and organic waste collection.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off foam food containers like coffee cups or takeout boxes?
No. Food-grade polystyrene items — cups, plates, containers and egg cartons — are not accepted unless they are brand new and completely unused. Only packaging foam and foam coolers are accepted.
Do I need to remove tape and labels before dropping off foam?
Yes. Dublin's program requires all foam to be clean and free of tape, stickers, labels, paper, metal and plastic fasteners. Contaminated foam cannot be processed and should not be dropped off.
What hours is the Dublin Styrofoam drop-off open?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The drop-off bin is in the City Service Center parking lot at 6555 Shier Rings Rd — you do not need a staff member present to use it.
Where does the Dublin foam go after I drop it off?
The collected foam is densified on site, reducing its volume by about 98%. The compressed blocks are then recycled into products like insulation boards, picture frames, park benches and protective equipment components.
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