Styrofoam
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Trash
Styrofoam cannot be recycled in Singapore. While is is not impossible to recycle, very few places in the world can actually recycle it.
General Waste
Alternative
Tips & Suggestions
Few businesses will take back styrofoam boxes because of hygiene concerns. So our best advice? AVOID IT!
Don't get takeaway with clam-shell styrofoam packaging (use your own container or choose other materials like #5 PP Plastic).
Info & Insights
How much do we hate styrofoam? A lot! It's near impossible to recycle and seems to often end up as litter.
Styrofoam is a big source of coastal marine pollution. It is light so it blows away easily and gets washed into the waterways. Always take care to dispose of it properly so it does not become litter.
Although it is technically recyclable, it rare is recycled in practice. It requires specilised recycling facilities and is expensive to transport, ship and store. It is not recycled in Singapore.
