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Microwave Recycling in St. Charles, MO

Microwaves are free at the City of Saint Charles resident electronics events; Recycle Works takes them for $5.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in St. Charles

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. CharlesNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave 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. St. Charles County Recycle Works - WestCounty service · St. Charles CountyOpen to everyone$5
    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
    Microwave collection fee$5

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for microwaves
    Microwave collection fee$5.00 each

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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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.
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Microwaves were removed from Missouri's major appliance list in 2002; DNR encourages recycling them but they may go to sanitary landfills. 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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