Waste360
2 March 2026
North Carolina’s Cumberland County Can Now Recycle Foam
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Cumberland County, North Carolina, the fifth-most populous county in the state with over 336,000 residents, received a $50,000 grant from the Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition (FRC). The grant enables the recycling of foam polystyrene (PS), such as cups, plates, bowls, take-out containers, egg cartons and block packaging foam.
Key Takeaways
- • North Carolina’s Cumberland County Can Now Recycle Foam.
