In addition to the above drop-off sites, Dart operates recycling centers at our production facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ontario, Canada, capable of reprocessing 12 million pounds of foam products annually. All four facilities have accepted foam material for recycling from the public since 1990.
- To facilitate the recycling process, Dart engineers invented a state-of-the-art process for washing and drying used foam foodservice products.
- Dart receives foam for recycling from local schools, community recyclers, supermarkets, hospitals, manufacturing plants, cafeterias, and individuals.
- Dart sells its recycled polystyrene to manufacturers who reprocess it into useful products. Recycled polystyrene is used in the making of protective foam packaging and "peanuts," egg cartons, building insulation, video cassettes, toys, and office desk products.
