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Many plastic items have a resin code — a number from 1 to 7 inside a triangle — that tells you the type of plastic used to make the product. You can usually find this symbol on the bottom or side of the item.
Plastic #6 is also referred to as PS or polystyrene.
Common examples of Plastic #6 accepted at CHaRM include:
Solo cups
To-go food containers
Other rigid food containers
Certain drink lids
If you see the number 6 in the triangle, that item belongs in Plasticville at CHaRM.
Where Do I Drop It Off?
At the facility, you’ll drop Plastic #6 materials at the Plasticville station. Clear signage will guide you on how to sort by material type and our staff is always available to answer questions.
Before placing items in the designated container, make sure they are clean and dry and free from food or liquid contamination. This helps the material maintain its value and ensures proper processing.
Plastic #6 vs. Styrofoam
Plastic #6 is not the same as Styrofoam.
Styrofoam is expanded polystyrene, also known as EPS. While both are forms of polystyrene, they are processed differently. EPS is collected separately at the Styrofoam station on-site.
Be sure to sort these materials correctly when you arrive.
What Happens Next?
Plastic #6 materials collected at CHaRM go to Smurfit Westrock and are then sent to a waste-to-energy facility.
By properly sorting and preparing your materials, you help ensure they are handled responsibly and diverted from landfills and waterways.
Ready to recycle? Make your CHaRM appointment today.