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Computer Recycling in St. Charles, MO

St. Charles residents can recycle computers free at the twice-yearly City events or schedule curbside e-waste pickup ($86.25 per item).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

6 ways to get rid of a computer in St. Charles

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. CharlesNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. St. Charles document shredding and electronics recycling eventsCity service · St. CharlesSt. Charles residentsFree
    How it works

    Twice-yearly City of Saint Charles events for residents (2026: June 20 and November 14) at the Ameristar Casino lower parking lot, 1304 South Main Street, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Most electronics free; TVs limited per household.

    Cost & rules
    • Event days only (twice a year).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Missouri computer manufacturer recovery program (RSMo 260.1050-260.1101)State program · MissouriMissouri residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Under Missouri's Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act, a computer maker must have a DNR-approved recovery plan before selling computer equipment in Missouri. The plan lets households and home businesses recycle the maker's branded desktop and laptop computers and computer monitors (no TV tuner) at no cost, by free mail-back, a staffed collection site or a collection event. Look up the brand on DNR's Registered Computer Equipment Manufacturers List. TVs, printers and phones are not covered, and retailers do not have to collect.

    Cost & rules
    • Desktop and laptop computers from household or home business use, bearing the maker's brand. A keyboard and mouse count only if sold with the computer.
    • Find the brand on DNR's Registered Computer Equipment Manufacturers List and use the maker's program: free mail-back, a staffed collection site or a collection event.
    • Computers bought before July 1, 2010 are covered only if the brand's maker still sells computers in Missouri.
    • Retailers do not have to collect computers. Computers from homes may legally go in the trash in Missouri, but DNR recommends reuse, donation or recycling.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. St. Charles County Recycle Works - WestCounty service · St. Charles CountyOpen to everyone$5–$20
    How it works

    County recycling drop-off at 2110 E. Pitman Ave., Wentzville, MO 63385 (Census: unincorporated St. Charles County, outside Wentzville city limits). Mon-Sat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; household hazardous waste May-Sept, Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cash or check only.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    CPU only$5
    CRT monitor$20
    Flat-screen monitor$5
    • Laptops no charge.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. St. Charles curbside electronic waste collection (Republic Services)Pickup service · St. CharlesSt. Charles residents$86.25
    How it works

    On-call curbside pickup of electronic waste for City of Saint Charles solid waste customers, $86.25 per item added to the invoice; schedule with Republic Services at 636-255-6142.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Electronic waste item$86.25
    • Schedule before setting out.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. St. Charles County Recycle Works - CentralDrop-off · outside St. Charles · 60 Triad South Drive, St. PetersOpen to everyone$5–$20
    Where

    60 Triad South Drive
    St. Peters, MO 63304

    Hours

    Mon-Sat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; HHW May-Sept Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for computers
    CPU only$5.00 each
    CRT monitor$20.00 each
    Flat-screen monitor$5.00 each
    • Laptops no charge.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
  2. Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
  3. Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
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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.
  • Recycle Works - Central (opens in new tab) · St. Charles County Government
    • Scrap metal is accepted from St. Charles County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers: CPU only $5, CRT monitors $20, flat-screen monitors $5; laptops no charge. 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
    • Computers: CPU only $5, CRT monitors $20, flat-screen monitors $5; laptops no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliance, Bulk and Electronic Collections (opens in new tab) · City of St. Charles
    • 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.
  • Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1050: Citation of act (Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
    • Sections 260.1050 to 260.1101 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri are the Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act (2008). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1092: Federal law may preempt, when (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
    • The Act expires only if DNR declares a national program preemptive; the Revisor notes that DNR has issued no such statement and no national program exists. 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
    • 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)
    • A consumer is a person using equipment bought mainly for personal or home business use. 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.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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