FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County residents have a new opportunity to recycle foam products, thanks to the recent launch of a foam recycling program at the Ann Street Landfill, located at 698 Ann St. in Fayetteville.
Solid Waste Management installed a foam densifier that allows the County to compact and recycle polystyrene materials, including foam cups, plates, bowls, take-out containers, egg cartons and block packaging foam. Residents may drop accepted foam items at any Cumberland County container site.
The foam densifier was funded through a $50,000 grant from the Foodservice Packaging Institute’s (FPI) Foam Recycling Coalition.
“Expanding recycling options is an important part of how we serve our community and protect our natural resources,” said Cumberland County General Manager of Natural Resources Amanda Lee. “This equipment allows us to divert more material from the landfill, maximize available space and support long-term sustainability efforts across Cumberland County.”
For more information about Solid Waste Management and the foam recycling program, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/solidwaste, download the MyCCNCGov app or follow CCNCGOV on social media.
About Food Packaging Institute:
Founded in 1933, the FPI is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry in North America. FPI promotes the value and benefits of foodservice packaging (FSP) and plays an active role in advancing the recovery of FSP to support the circular economy. The association serves as the industry’s leading authority to educate and influence stakeholders. Members include raw material and machinery suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and purchasers of FSP. For more information, visit https://fpi.org/.
About Foam Recycling Coalition:
The Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC) was formed under the FPI in 2014 to support increased recycling of FSP made from foam polystyrene. FRC shares general information on foam recycling, provides technical resources and offers funding assistance to programs ready to start or strengthen post-consumer foam recycling. Members include stakeholders from throughout the FSP value chain. Learn more at
https://www.recyclefoam.org/.