Used holiday gift wrapping paper is not recyclable or compostable in Maple Valley‘s curbside collection program. It should be disposed of in the curbside garbage cart.

Unused rolls of wrapping paper can be re-used or donated at the Goodwill store in Maple Valley. Expanded polystyrene is the rigid material in block or molded form that is used as protective packaging or for hot cups and ice chests.

EPS is not biodegradable. It is 98 percent air but it’s bulky and takes up space at the regional landfill. EPS is commonly, but incorrectly, referred to at Styrofoam® which is a trademark of the Dow Chemical Company. EPS is recyclable but not in curbside recycling program at this time. EPS can be dropped off for free at Styro Recycle LLC located on the west end of the Ikea Building at 800 S.W. 43rd St., in Renton. Styro Recycle is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any tape, labels, or aluminum on the EPS should be removed first. Sytro Recycle also accepts bagged packing peanuts, flattened cardboard boxes, clear plastic stretch wrap and bubble wrap. All material must be clean and dry.

For more information visit www.styrorecycle.com.