St. Charles County Recycle Works - Central
60 Triad South Drive, St. Peters, MO 63304
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Refrigerators and freezers
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Appliance collection fee | $15.00 each |
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- Deliver intact; gas-powered/ammonia-type refrigerators are not accepted.
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFees apply| Appliance collection fee | $15.00 each |
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Microwaves
AcceptedFees apply| Microwave collection fee | $5.00 each |
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Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Rechargeable and intact automotive batteries only; no alkaline batteries.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)Computers
AcceptedFees apply| CPU only | $5.00 each |
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| CRT monitor | $20.00 each |
| Flat-screen monitor | $5.00 each |
- Laptops no charge.
Televisions
AcceptedFees apply| Flat-screen television (any size) | $15.00 each |
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| Wood console or rear-projection television | $50.00 each |
- Wet or dirty electronics may be refused.
Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)- No charge for DVD players, VCRs, stereos and similar; other items carry per-unit fees.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Household hazardous waste, up to 50 pounds | $25.00 per visit |
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- Oil-based paint/stain only, May 1-September 30, Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Charles County residents only; no latex or water-based paint.
Scrap metal
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Accepted from St. Charles County residents.
Mattresses
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Box springs
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Tires
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycle Works - Central (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Government
- Recycle Works Central is at 60 Triad South Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304 (Census: inside St. Peters city). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycle Works Central phone: 636-949-7900, ext. 4273. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Regular hours are Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed County holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal is accepted from St. Charles County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washers, dryers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers and other appliances are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The appliance collection fee is $15, and $5 for microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gas-powered / ammonia-type refrigerators are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rechargeable batteries and intact used automotive batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard and mixed paper are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers: CPU only $5, CRT monitors $20, flat-screen monitors $5; laptops no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Flat-screen televisions of any size cost $15; CRT and console TVs cost $30-$50. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DVD players, VCRs, stereos and similar electronics are taken at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paint/stain is accepted May 1-September from St. Charles County residents only, $25 for up to 50 pounds; latex or water-based paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics showing water damage or dirt/debris may not be accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycle Works fee sheet (05/2024) (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection
- The Recycle Works fee sheet lists a $20 non-resident fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The fee sheet lists scrap metal as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The fee sheet lists cardboard and mixed paper/fiber as free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Government
- From May 1 through September 30 county residents may bring HHW to Recycle Works Central or West; $25 for loads up to 50 pounds, cash or check. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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