NJ Municipalities Magazine April 2020
A foam recycling success story in Middletown, New Jersey. Middletown was the first NJ town to offer their residents the ability to recycle foam packaging waste and it's become an amazing recycling success story!
All Weather Recycling System
Our Patented ( No.: US 11,241,695) Foam Cycle recycling system allows for the outside storage, processing and recycling of Foam Packaging waste (also known as Expanded Polystyrene, EPS and Styrofoam).
Our beautifully designed container system will enhance any county, municipal, college or university recycling drop off center by proudly announcing that foam recycling takes place here!
Safe, Strong, Secure
Our Foam Cycle container is lockable which allows you to process Foam Packaging waste in a secure outdoor environment preventing unauthorized users from accessing the equipment.
The Foam Cycle's metal enclosure is a specially designed ISO certified shipping container built new to our patented specifications.
ISO certification defines a container that meets size, strength, and durability requirements along with structural integrity suitable for multiple transportation methods such as truck, rail or ship so you know it’s built strong.
What's Inside
Each Foam Cycle container comes equipped with a leading manufacturer’s compact and versatile foam densifier machine capable of volume reducing your collected EPS Foam at a ratio of 90-1.
Hourly processing rates vary per model from 50 lbs. to 300 lbs. per hour. The unit also comes with inside lighting, built in exhaust fans and it comes fully wired for an easy outside electrical connection.
Also included is one Foam Collection Container.
Lastly and equally as important, each Foam Cycle container comes with our 100% support including recycling collection information and hand out suggestions to insure that your foam collection program is a complete success!
Saved from the Landfill
Pictured above is a bag of loose Foam Packaging waste that was heading to the landfill. With the Foam Cycle system, this bag of foam will now be densified on site and reduced in size at a ratio of 90-1 by removing 98% of the air that makes up Foam Packaging.
The leftover 2% residual material from this process is pure polystyrene plastic called a foam ingot (pictured on the right). Ingots are used as feedstock for picture frames made by our sister company Better Frame that are manufactured right here in the US!
Foam Collection Container
Each Foam Cycle system comes with one durable all-weather Foam Collection Container.
This container is a great way to collect and transport Foam Packaging material from one or more locations in your town to the Foam Cycle System for processing.
Each container comes with 3 lightweight collections and bags. Additional containers can be added to any foam collection program.
Foam Collection Cargo Trailer
This unique and custom designed cargo trailer is used to extend Foam Packaging waste collection within a community.
Placing the main Foam Cycle system at the “Hub” or anchor location, these trailers could be used as a “Spoke” and placed in more rural areas or at local colleges, hospitals and universities.
It can also be used at Special Waste and Earth Day events.
It’s a great addition to your foam collection program!
Questions and Answers
What types of EPS foam can the Foam Cycle System recycle?
The Foam Cycle system can process and recycle Foam Packaging (The often large and bulky TV, electronics and furniture packaging foam along with foam coolers).
The Foam Cycle system can also recycle Food Service Foam (smaller clean foam cups, clamshell containers, egg cartons and meat trays that are free of food debris).
Note: Your program may recycle one or both types of these foams, it’s up to you to decide. Whatever you choose, Foam Cycle is here to help your foam recycling program become 100% successful.
What can I do with the condensed foam generated from the densifier machine? Does someone recycle this material?
The 90-1 condensed foam produced by the foam densifier are called “Ingots”. Foam Cycle will help set up a buyback program for the ingots that are generated at your location. These ingots are a highly valued and used as feed stock for companies making picture frames and interior moldings. Ingot values are determined by location, grade, weight, volume and current market values.
Can I purchase additional all weather Foam Collection bins?
One Foam Collection bin is included with the Foam Cycle system. Additional foam collection bins can easily be purchased to place at multiple locations like at schools, universities or multiple municipality locations.
Can I purchase a foam densifier machine by itself and if so what sizes do you sell?
Yes, Foam Cycle sells a variety of foam densifier units. Each size unit is capable of recycling different volumes of foam so call Foam Cycle and speak to one of our sales professionals for more information.
What kind of electrical power does the foam densifier require?
A standard foam densifier unit requires 220 v / 3 phase / 16-30 amp service. Special order 480v models are available as well.
What kind of warranty does the Foam Cycle system come with?
The Foam Cycle system comes with a full 1 year warranty that covers all of the components and equipment inside and outside the Foam Cycle container system including the foam densifier unit.
Once ordered, how long does it take to receive the Foam Cycle system?
A complete Foam Cycle system can be shipped to any US location in 5-7 weeks.
How to order your Foam Cycle system
When you contact us, a Foam Cycle team member will be assigned to personally work with you to:
Lastly and equally as important, Foam Cycle will purchase the densified foam that is generated from the Foam Cycle system.
Watch our easy ordering step video below and call us for more details!
Grant Opportunities
EPA Recycling Grant
Foam Recycling Coalition Grant
New Jersey DEP Recycling Grants
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