EPS Mail Back Program
How to mail back your EPS foam
EPS-IA has created a unique mail-back program that allows virtually anyone with smaller quantities of foam packaging access to EPS recycling. If there is no EPS recycling in your community, please send your EPS via the U.S. Postal Service or other carrier to the nearest mail-back location.
To help us maximize the amount of EPS that gets recycled via the mail-back option, we recommend the following:
Make sure the EPS is clean and free of any tape, plastic film, labels, loose parts or glued-on cardboard. Do not return any film plastics, food or medical waste or trash.
Increase the amount of EPS in each shipping container by breaking or cutting it into small pieces so that more can fit in a box.
When shipping EPS coolers, completely empty the cooler. Tape the top and bottom pieces together with packing tape and apply the label and postage directly to the cooler. An outer box is not necessary if you are shipping a whole cooler.
Mail back locations do not accept meat trays, cups, egg cartons or other disposable food service items for recycling.
Prepare your shipping label and affix postage for delivery to the nearest mail-back location.
Drop off your package at your selected shipping store or post office.
Have you checked if there is a local recycling drop-off near you?