Refrigerator Recycling in St. Peters, MO
St. Peters picks up refrigerators curbside for $20 (Freon appliances); Recycle Works Central in St. Peters takes them for $15 and the Habitat ReStore accepts working ones.
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Before you go
- Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
- Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
- Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
Missouri rules
- DNR: refrigerators and freezers are among the major appliances banned from Missouri landfills. Source: Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab)
- DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
More Missouri rules (4)
- DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (21)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Gas-powered / ammonia-type refrigerators are not accepted. 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.
- Bulky Item Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of St. Peters
- Curbside major appliance pickup costs $15, or $20 for appliances with Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances include air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers; non-Freon include washing machines and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Major appliance pickup is available Monday-Friday; schedule in the STP Collects app or call 636-970-1456 option 1. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Habitat St. Charles ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County
- Free donation pickup is offered in St. Charles County on request. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County
- Accepted appliances include refrigerators, microwaves, and washers and dryers; tell staff if an appliance is broken. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donors should say if an appliance is broken so the ReStore can decide whether to accept it. 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: refrigerators and freezers are among the major appliances banned from Missouri 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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