Algonquin Township Highway Department: 3702 US Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm

City of Woodstock Public Works: 326 Washington St., Woodstock. Open Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-3pm

Village of Algonquin Public Works: 110 Meyer Dr., Algonquin. Open 24/7

All #6 Styrofoam accepted. Real #6 will always “CRACK” and “BREAK” when bent!

All Styrofoam must be CLEAN and no tape, labels, glue, food, etc.

Commercial and food grade, ie: egg cartons, food trays, coffee cups, etc.

Must be CLEAN! No labels, food residue or grease

Styrofoam peanuts will also “CRACK” and “BREAK”

Must be bagged and placed in receptacle

Beige or sponge peanuts are made of cornstarch. They will dissolve in water. Do not mix them with the Styrofoam peanuts

Construction foam: pink, blue, purple or blown-in due to fireproof ingredients

“Sponge” foam sheeting, blocks, sheets, pool noodles, etc.

Bubble wrap and air packs (these can be dropped off at the store in the plastic bag recycling bins)

Beige packing peanuts (these can be dissolved in water at home, added to your compost bin or thrown in your garbage)