If you ever bought a computer, TV, or electronic device, you have probably had to deal with #6PS block foam.

Often referred to as Styrofoam, this is a “Hard to Recycle” material and CANNOT go into your normal recycling bin.

Here are some details on how to keep this material out of the landfill:

On Campus:

Labs at CU through Green Labs Program

  • Various lab buildings at CU have collection points for #6(PS) block foam
  • Must be clean and dry, no other materials
  • Check the linked website for specific locations and accepted materials

Residence Hall Move In during the start of Fall Semester

  • During Move In ONLY, temporary collection points are set up at each Residence Hall waste area to capture #6(PS) block foam 
  • Large amounts of block foam (60+ cubic yards) are captured during a 2 week period and recycled through our partner, EcoCycle 

Off Campus

CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)

  • Accepts  #6(PS) block foam ONLY
  • Must be clean and dry
  • NO food packaging, packing peanuts, styrofoam cups, to-go boxes