Foam Packaging Put in Garbage Special Instructions Be sure to bag PolyStyrene before placing in the garbage. Write to the manufacturer or shipper of anything you receive that has Poly-Styrene Block packaging and encourage them to switch to one of the more environmentally friendly alternatives. There is one facility in Sunnyvale you can take your PS#6 packaging waste to be recycled. Check out www.foamrecycle.org Packing Peanuts Are Not Recyclable Packing peanuts are generally not recyclable. There are many alternatives for recyclable packaging material. Find out how to dispose of packing peanuts. Ways to Reuse Reuse Foam at Home Use foam to refill cushions or stuffed animals that have lost their loft. You can also use foam to line the bottom of your potted plants—you won’t need as much soil and it will allow water to drain easily.