About Us
Polystyrene Recycling Queensland (PRQ) is a locally owned and operated business that has been recycling in Queensland for over 15 years.
Our aims as a business are to:
- save businesses money
- reduce landfill
- contribute to recycling waste
Polystyrene (PS) or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is 100% recyclable.
Our Services
FREE Drop Off
QUICK, SIMPLE, AND FREE
As a business, we offer a drop-off facility in Acacia Ridge, 7 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday for small to large quantities of polystyrene which you need to dispose of.
Call us today to discuss drop-off for large volumes.
*PLEASE NOTE: All polystyrene and expanded polystyrene must be clean and non-contaminated otherwise it cannot be recycled*
Examples of contamination include:
- tape
- stickers
- g;ues
- concrete
- metal
- and many other foreign objects, if unsure give us a call today and we will be happy to help.
Collection
Have a large volume of polystyrene which you need to be removed from your site? Or an ongoing collection requirement? Call us to discuss the options available!
We can tailor a quote to collect polystyrene from your workplace depending on the location and ability to access it. Ask about our separation frames and bags! For the collection to help assist your workplace our separation frames and bags make clear separation areas to ensure your waste does not become contaminated.
FAQ’s
Is expanded polystyrene recyclable?
Is XPS recyclable?
Yes extruded polystyrene (XPS) can be recycled.
What do I need to do before recycling polystyrene?
Before dropping polystyrene off for recycling. Customers need to make sure that the polystyrene isn’t contaminated. For example having food, water, tape, glue, paint, etc. If you are unsure of what is considered contamination, send us an inquiry with an image of what you are wanting to drop off, and if there is contamination we can make recommendations on how to remove, or other options on how you are able to recycle the polystyrene.