Milpitas launches foam container recycling program
Foam containers are now recyclable in Milpitas, and residents are encouraged to rinse and save their clean used take-out food containers to drop off at Allied Waste Services, 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas. Enter the scale, sign in with the attendant who will direct you to the foam drop-off area to the right of the entrance. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
What items are allowed?
- Make sure foam has a No. 6 recycling symbol.
- Place foam in clear, sealed bags.
- Place packaging foam and foodservice containers in separate bags.
- Foodservice containers must be clean and rinsed.
- No straws, lids, plastic wrap or trash.
- No packing peanuts. Call 800.828.2214 or go to www.loosefillpackaging.com for drop-off sites.
- No foam insulation.
Free posters for restaurants are available. To request a poster, contact achamorro@calrest.org. For more information, go online at www.rinseandrecycleyourfoam.com/milpitas/