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.
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.
The form can only accept requests for up to 10 bags. If your department requires a larger amount, please include details in the comments section. Larger orders may be subject to a fee.
Additional info
Bags are sent through campus mail and typically sent within two business days.
UW Recycling does not provide Styrofoam block bags for the following locations:
| Location | Sign |
|---|---|
Kane Hall 206-685-4640 | 
Styrofoam Bags - Kane Hall Instructions (pdf)
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Magnuson Health Sciences Center Laboratory Services | 
Styrofoam Bags - Magnuson HSC Sign (pdf)
|
Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building MolES Admin Office | 
Styrofoam Bags - Molecular Engineering & Sciences Instructions (pdf)
|
North Foege Building Bioengineering Office | 
Styrofoam Bags - North Foege Instructions (pdf)
|
South Foege Building Genome Sciences Facilities | 
Styrofoam Bags - South Foege Instructions (pdf)
|
UW Tower UW Tower Mail & Receiving | 
Styrofoam Bags - UW Tower Instructions (pdf)
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Invoices can be searched 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.