Polystyrene (Styrofoam)

Up to half a cubic meter of clean, white polystyrene can be recycled for free through the Monash Waste Transfer Station. Bean bag beans, foam wrapping, meat trays and coloured foam are not accepted at Monash Waste Transfer Station. Please dispose of these items in your red general waste bin. It's best to contact waste transfer stations before attending. Their accepted items, disposal rates, and guidelines may change. 

Polystyrene is not accepted in hard rubbish or bulk cardboard collections.

Expanded polystyrene food service items and drink containers are banned under Victoria's single-use plastics ban. These include polystyrene plates, cups, bowls, clam shells and, covers or lids. Make sure to refuse these items if they're offered when you're dining out.

Styrofoam, expanded polystyrene, foam, packing peanuts.