How should styrofoam be sorted?

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Styrofoam should be sorted as:

Small amounts

Residual waste / Restaffald

Large amounts

Recycling centre / Genbrugsplads

About this item

Styrofoam should be sorted by amount and local rules. Small packaging pieces can often go in residual waste, while large amounts or moulded blocks should be taken to a recycling centre. Do not place it in paper, cardboard or household plastic unless your municipality specifically accepts it.

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