How to Dispose of Styrofoam / Foam in Houston, TX
Houston Environmental Service Centers list plastic grocery bags and plastic film. That is not expanded polystyrene. Do not put EPS blocks, peanuts, or food trays in the film drop-off or in curbside recycling. Bag foam for trash unless SWMD names a foam densifier. Confirm foam — not film — on City of Houston SWMD — Environmental Service Centers.
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Where to take it in Houston
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Local specifics
| Curbside pickup | No / special call or drop-off required |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Trash unless SWMD names foam |
| Hazardous rating | Low |
| Nearest facility type | Houston trash / confirm foam — ESC film bins are not EPS |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
Common questions
Same as plastic bags?
No. Store film bins want clean bags and wrap, not EPS blocks, peanuts, or food trays.
Blue cart?
Almost never. Foam shatters and contaminates paper and containers.
Food trays?
Trash at nearly every site, even where clean packaging foam is accepted.
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