UW Recycling does not accept Styrofoam from off campus. If you are looking for local resources to dispose of Styrofoam, please consult King County Solid Waste Division’s What do I do with…? tool and Seattle Public Utilities’ Special Item Collections.

UW Recycling provides bags for Styrofoam recycling – a self-service program on campus. For large volumes, we offer two different types of clear bags:

  • One for Styrofoam blocks: 56”x60”
  • One for packing peanuts: 25”x11”x72”

Review the Styrofoam recycling guide to see what is accepted and how to use the bags.

Who is eligible to use this service?
Faculty
Staff

See Additional Info below.

How early should I request?

Bags are sent through campus mail and typically sent within two business days.

Cost
  • This service is typically free.
  • For self-sustaining units and/or large quantities, bags are available on a case-by case basis and the cost of the bags may be recharged.
Request the service
Request Styrofoam Recycling Bags

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Our form can only accept requests for up to ten (10) bags. If your department requires a larger amount, please include details in the comments section. Larger orders may be subject to a fee.

You will receive a copy of the request after submitting the form. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes, please try your request again.

UW Recycling responds to service requests within two business days. If you do not receive a response, please resubmit your request.

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Invoices

View UW Recycling invoice details 

Search by driver worktag, billing month or invoice number.

All charges are processed the month after service is completed. UW Recycling invoice numbers are in the memo field of every transaction from UW Recycling in Workday.  For help accessing the report, contact recycle@uw.edu.

 

Additional info

UW Recycling does not provide Styrofoam block bags for the following locations:

Location Instructional Sign

Kane Hall

206-685-4640
Room 035

Styrofoam Bags - Kane Hall Instructions [PDF - 750.2 KB]

Magnuson Health Sciences Center

Laboratory Services
206-543-8869
Room T-276

Styrofoam Bags - Magnuson HSC Instructions [PDF - 659.83 KB]

Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building

MolES Admin Office
mnbuild@uw.edu

Styrofoam Bags - Molecular Engineering & Sciences Instructions [PDF - 509.44 KB]

North Foege Building

Bioengineering Office
bioefilo@uw.edu or 206-543-4508

Styrofoam Bags - North Foege Instructions [PDF - 413.55 KB]

South Foege Building

Genome Sciences Facilities
gsadmin@uw.edu or 206-543-7539

Styrofoam Bags - South Foege Instructions [PDF - 708.83 KB]

UW Tower

UW Tower Mail & Receiving
206-543-9591

Styrofoam Bags - UW Tower Instructions [PDF - 534.11 KB]