Recycling in University City, MO

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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. Louis - University City is at 7531 Olive Street, MO 63130. Checked October 26, 2026.
• St. Louis Household Hazardous Waste (HHWSTL) (opens in new tab) · HHWSTL (St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County)
  • HHWSTL accepts hazardous waste from households in St. Louis County, St. Louis City and Jefferson County only, not from businesses, places of worship or schools. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The first 50 pounds of hazardous waste are free, $1.70 per pound after that, with a 500-pound total limit; latex paint recycling costs $0.50 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The reservation notice says a jurisdiction in "full pay mode" is charged for every pound of household hazardous waste brought in. Checked October 26, 2026.
• HHWSTL FAQs (opens in new tab) · HHWSTL (St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County)
  • HHWSTL says the grant subsidy from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and DNR has run out and will resume in the future. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A reservation is required; bring proof of address such as a driver's license or utility bill. Credit and debit cards only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facilities accept only credit and debit cards; no cash or checks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: appliances, tires, electronics, TVs/monitors and other bulky items, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
• HHWSTL Acceptable Items (opens in new tab) · HHWSTL (St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County)
  • Liquid latex, acrylic or water-based paint is accepted for recycling at the full cost of 50 cents per pound; no dried-up paint cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based, craft and hobby paints are accepted as hazardous material (first 50 pounds free, $1.70 per pound after that). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries, including lead-acid, lithium and car/boat batteries, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• HHWSTL Unacceptable Waste Disposal Options (opens in new tab) · HHWSTL (St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County)
  • HHWSTL says most tire sellers accept tires for disposal, possibly for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
  • ReStore Des Peres is at 2117 Sams Drive, Des Peres, MO 63131, telephone 314-678-4596. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat Saint Louis offers free donation pick-up of larger items within St. Louis City and County. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Request a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
  • Pickups are only for items larger than a sedan trunk, placed in the garage, driveway or curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
  • Clean, 100% working refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used furniture in nearly new condition, under 10 years old, is accepted (e.g. bed frames, bookcases, chairs, dressers, tables); used upholstered furniture only at ReStore South Grand. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: box springs, couches, futons, loveseats, mattresses, recliners, sectionals and TV stands, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Couches, loveseats, mattresses and sectionals are on the not-accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, Leaf Collection (opens in new tab) · City of University City
  • Curbside bulk collection takes large furniture and appliances twice a year for every neighborhood, once in spring and once in fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions and computers are no longer accepted; the city holds electronics collection events in spring and fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Special Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · City of University City
  • Special bulk pickup takes items such as sofas, chairs, mattresses, stoves, refrigerators (doors removed), dishwashers, tables, rugs, and washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The special pickup fee is $25 per item, up to $200 for up to 10 items, paid in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickups are scheduled 7 days after the City receives the application and payment; all outstanding city bills must be paid. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers and televisions are no longer accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Special Bulk Waste Collection Application and Agreement (opens in new tab) · City of University City
  • The application form lists microwaves among household bulky items. 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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