People in Henderson County can now recycle foam, thanks to a grant the county received to purchase a foam densifier.
It takes pieces of foam and compresses it from a 90-to-1 ratio.
This now makes hauling the foam away much easier.
“The transportation becomes very possible, very affordable. In fact, with the organizations we’re working with, we get revenue from it and that’s covering our transportation,” said Marcus Jones, county engineer for Henderson County.
On the second Tuesday of each month, the county will hold foam collection days for county residents through its Foam Polystyrene (PS) Collection Pilot Program.
Examples of foam items to be collected include:
- Meat trays
- Cups
- Take-out containers
- Egg cartons
- Transport packaging used to protect TVs, appliances, furniture and other valuables during shipping
Then, once a month, the collected foam will be taken and run through the densifier.
“It takes up air space in the landfill, so it’s a really good material to pull out of your waste stream and recycle separately,” added Jones.
For more information about recycling in Henderson County, click HERE.
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