Recycling in St. Charles, MO

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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.
• Recycle Works - Central (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Government
  • Scrap metal is accepted from St. Charles County residents. 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.
• Recycle Works - West (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Government
  • 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.
• Appliance, Bulk and Electronic Collections (opens in new tab) · City of St. Charles
  • Residents may set out two bulk items each week at no charge after scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable bulk items include chairs, couches, desks, mattresses and patio tables, free of sharp staples and screws. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule appliance, bulk and e-waste pickups with Republic Services customer service at 636-255-6142 (Mon-Fri). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside electronic waste collection costs $86.25 per item (desktop computers, laptops, monitors, printers, televisions, etc.). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Document Shredding / Electronic Recycling Event (opens in new tab) · City of St. Charles
  • The events are for City of Saint Charles residents only; ID and proof of residency are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City offers two document shredding and electronics recycling events in 2026, June 20 and November 14. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwaves, small kitchen appliances, computers, laptops and similar items are unlimited free recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs are limited (one large or two smaller per household) and charged per item once the event value cap is reached; LED/LCD/plasma TVs $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Once the $4,000 event cap is reached, residents pay per item, e.g. LED/LCD/plasma TVs $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate - MERS Goodwill (opens in new tab) · MERS Goodwill
  • MERS Goodwill accepts donations at all stores and donation centers but no longer accepts furniture larger than 40 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Locations - MERS Goodwill (opens in new tab) · MERS Goodwill
  • Goodwill Retail Store of St. Charles is at 2420 West Clay Street, MO 63301. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • Missouri has no household electronics landfill ban: DNR says most electronics from homes may legally go in household trash, but recommends reuse, donation or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Missouri DNR: How to Recycle under the Electronics Scrap Management Rule - FAQ (PUB2939) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • The manufacturer take-back rule does not cover televisions, printers, telephones, PDAs, calculators or vehicle electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computer equipment bought in Missouri after July 1, 2010 comes with a manufacturer recovery plan to collect and recycle it at no cost to the owner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered equipment is recycled at no cost; the maker may not require a purchase or make you wait for a rebate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered equipment bought before July 1, 2010 is also eligible if its brand maker still sells computers in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A maker that no longer sells computers in Missouri does not have to collect its equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered equipment: laptop and desktop computers and computer monitors or other displays without a TV tuner, used by households or home businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A keyboard and mouse are covered only if sold together with the computer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Leased equipment and equipment from businesses, charities, nonprofits, schools, churches and government agencies is not covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Find your computer brand on DNR's Registered Computer Equipment Manufacturers List and follow its link to the maker's recovery plan and website. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1053: Definitions (computer equipment collection and recovery) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Statute: "computer materials" means a desktop or notebook computer, including a monitor or other display without a tuner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A consumer is a person using equipment bought mainly for personal or home business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1059: Applicability of act - exceptions (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • The Act does not apply to telephones of any type, including mobile phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1062: Recovery plan required, contents (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • The recovery plan must let a consumer recycle equipment without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling, and must cover any of the maker's branded equipment at end of life. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The maker must collect any end-of-life equipment labeled with its brand. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection may be by free mail-back, a staffed collection site, or collection events run by the maker or its designee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Makers must post collection, recycling and reuse information on their public websites. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1065: Labeling requirements for sale of new equipment (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Retailers are not required to collect computer equipment under the Act. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.270: Scrap tires, prohibited activities (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Scrap tires may not go in a Missouri landfill unless they have been cut, chipped or shredded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone selling new, used or remanufactured tires at retail must accept scrap tires from customers, one for each tire sold, at the point of transfer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses accepting scrap tires may charge a reasonable fee reflecting the cost of managing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Missouri DNR: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • DNR: homeowners may put tires in household trash only if they are cut first (sidewalls cut out, or cut through the tread like a bagel). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burning tires is illegal in Missouri except at DNR-approved facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For large numbers of tires, DNR says to use a permitted scrap tire hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR: for a few tires, take them to a tire dealer or store that sells tires and pay the per-tire disposal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • DNR: retailers must take the tires you replace when you buy new ones, and usually charge a handling fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Without a tire purchase, another arrangement is needed; some scrap tire storage sites accept tires, and they may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers and storage sites accepting scrap tires may charge a disposal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR: contact your solid waste management district to find where to recycle white goods, used oil or lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR: retailers must accept a used lead-acid battery in exchange for a new one bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Without buying a new battery, ask a nearby retailer whether it will accept the old one. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.260: Batteries, lead-acid, disposal of restricted - penalty (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Since January 1, 1991, no one may knowingly put a used lead-acid battery in a landfill or otherwise discard it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each improperly disposed lead-acid battery is a separate violation and a class C misdemeanor. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.262: Retailers of lead-acid batteries, duties - notice to purchaser (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Retailers of lead-acid batteries must accept used ones from customers at the point of transfer, at least one for each new battery bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must post a sign saying it is illegal to discard a lead-acid battery and that state law requires them to accept used batteries in exchange for new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.266: Wholesalers of lead-acid batteries, duties (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
  • Wholesalers of new lead-acid batteries must also accept used ones from customers, one for one, at the point of transfer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • Tape the ends of used batteries to prevent short circuits and fires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and home energy storage must not go in trash or recycling bins; contact the maker, dealer or installer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR names Call2Recycle, a nonprofit battery recycling program, as a source of thousands of battery drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
  • Enter a ZIP code in The Battery Network locator to find drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; check each location's details before visiting. Checked October 26, 2026.

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