All You Need to Know About Recycling Styrofoam
Is Styrofoam Recyclable?
“Styrofoam” is a common name for Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) – used widely in packaging, insulation, and protective transit materials. Despite popular belief, Styrofoam is recyclable but only through specialist facilities, such as what we provide at Regenthill.
Most kerbside or public recycling programmes do not accept EPS due to its low density and high contamination risk. That’s why businesses turn to Regenthill for a reliable, compliant way to recycle Styrofoam at scale.
Why Styrofoam Is Difficult to Recycle
Lightweight, bulky – expensive to transport without compacting
Often contaminated – with food, adhesives, or dirt
Low market value – unless processed efficiently
Still, EPS is 100% recyclable when handled correctly and can be repurposed into useful products like insulation panels and picture frames.
How Regenthill Recycles Styrofoam
We provide full EPS recycling solutions for commercial clients, including:
Loose and compacted EPS acceptance
Collection and transport from your site
On-site support for compacting and segregation
Processing through accredited UK facilities
Rebates for qualifying compacted material
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Recycling Explained
Who Needs EPS Recycling?
We support businesses across:
Retail and ecommerce – product packaging
Logistics and warehousing – shipping protection
Manufacturing – equipment and goods packaging
Construction – insulation board offcuts and waste
If you receive goods packaged in EPS or use it on-site, our service ensures it’s diverted from landfill and put back into use.
Rebates and Cost Savings
If your business generates consistent, clean volumes of compacted EPS, you may be eligible for rebates. Our team will:
Assess your material quality and density
Advise on equipment or handling improvements
Arrange scheduled pickups or flexible collections
Sustainable, Efficient, and Trusted
Regenthill is one of the few UK providers with the infrastructure to recycle EPS at scale. We’re trusted by businesses across South England for our:
Transparent advice
Fast response times
Fully licensed operations
Long-term results
Ready to Recycle Styrofoam?
Let’s turn a hard-to-manage material into a sustainability win. Contact Regenthill today to request a site visit or book your first EPS collection.