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Recycle Works - Central
60 Triad South Drive • St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 949-7415 Click here for a map.
Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays. Cash and checks accepted.
*NOTE: Appointments needed for household chemicals ONLY.
Recycle Works Central complements curbside recycling programs by accepting hard to handle items typically not collected at the curb:
Antifreeze
Accepted from individuals only in non-returnable plastic containers no larger than three gallon capacity. Limit ten gallons per visit.
Appliances
Note: Deliver refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers intact. Freon is removed by certified technicians and collected on site
NOTICE: Effective February 1, 2004; Ordinance No 03-179 APPLIANCE FEES:
$15.00 per appliance, LIMIT 5. Ask attendant for reciept
Washers, dryers, water heaters, trash compactors, dishwashers, microwave ovens, dehumidifiers, ranges, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, furnaces and freezers.
Batteries
All intact, used batteries are accepted, including rechargeable, alkaline, automobile batteries, etc. For cracked or leaking car batteries, call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4271 for hazardous waste collections (appointment required).
Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard.
Cartridges
Toner cartridges, ink jet cartridges and fax cartridges.
Clothing & Textiles
Used socks, hats, shoes, belts, purses, backpacks, t-shirts, coats, jackets, clothing, draperies, towels, sheets and bedspreads.
Computers and Electronics
NOTICE: Effective February 1, 2004 Ordinance No 03-179
*ELECTRONIC FEES $5.00 per unit for the following:
Televisions • Monitors • Printers • Scanners • Typewriters • Copiers • Fax Machines
Computer Equipment:
Cell Phones & Equipment:
Small Electronics:
Computers
Wireless handsets
TVs*
Monitors*
Chargers
VCRs
Keyboards
Batteries
DVD players
Mice
Ear buds, etc.
Stereos
Fax machine*
Clock radios
Printers *
Video games
Scanners and copiers*
Tires
Laptops*
Typewriters*
Cell phones are recycled as part of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program, where refurbished phones are donated to victims of domestic violence.
Fluorescent Tubes
Accepted from residents only (by law we cannot accept from businesses, schools, or governments). If tubes are broken, please call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4271 for hazardous waste collections (appointment required).
Household Chemicals
FREE and available to St. Charles County residents April through October! Appointment required for all items below, except those with an asterisk *. Limits may apply; proof of residency required.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Gather the types and quantities of items you have and call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4271 any time March through mid-October to schedule an appointment.
HOW TO PACK YOUR WASTE
Do not mix wastes.
Leave material in its original container, with the label intact.
Items not in original packaging should be clearly labeled with contents. Mixed waste in plastic bags will NOT be accepted.
Be sure the lid is secure.
Place the product inside a box lined with newspaper (fill gaps to prevent spills during transport).
Place in the trunk of your vehicle.
AT THE COLLECTION
Please remain in your vehicle at all times for your safety.
Accepted:
Aerosols
Herbicides
Sealants
Antifreeze*
Oil/Filters*
Solvents
Batteries*
Paint/Stain
Thermometers
Brake fluid
Pesticides
Thermostats
Fluorescent tubes*
Poison
Transmission fluid*
Gas/Fuel
Pool chemicals
Not accepted:
Business/Government waste
Medical wastes
Radioactive wastes
Explosives/Ammunition
Pressurized gas tanks
Tires
Mixed Fiber
Newspaper, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, colored paper, manila envelopes, white office paper, message slips, etc., computer paper,cereal boxes, dry food boxes.
This fiber material can be mixed together and deposited into a single container at the recycling center. If you should need assistance pleaseconsult with site attendant.
Motor Oil
Accepted from individuals only, in nonreturnable plastic containers no larger than two gallon capacity. Ten gallons per visit. Oil and transmission fluid can be mixed. If cleaning fluids or solvents are in the oil, please call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4271 for hazardous waste collection (appointment required).
Telephone Books
Separate from newspapers and magazines.
Transmission & Hydraulic Fluid
Accepted from individuals only, in non-returnable plastic containers no larger than two gallon capacity. Limit ten gallons per visit. If cleaning fluids or solvents are mixed with it, please call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4264 for hazardous waste collections (appointment required).
The majority of residents in St. Charles County have curbside recycling available. If you live in a municipality, contact your city hall for recycling or composting programs. For curbside recycling or yard waste collection service, contact your trash hauling company (list of licensed trash haulers). All trash hauling companies are required by county ordinance to offer curbside collection, regardless of where you live.
*All material becomes the property of the County. We reserve the right to change fees, not accept, or stop accepting any items listed at any time and without advance notice.
