St. Charles County Recycle Works

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Recycling Centers

Recycle Works - Central

60 Triad South Drive • St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 949-7415
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New Operating Hours for RWC:
Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Hazardous Household Waste is collected
from May 1 through September 30
Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Last Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closed Sundays and holidays.
Cash and checks accepted.

Recycle Works Central complements curbside recycling programs by accepting hard to handle items typically not collected at your curb*:

Household Chemicals (Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. & the last Saturday of the Month 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Accepted:
Aerosols	Herbicides	Sealants
Antifreeze	Oil/Filters	Solvents
Batteries	Paint/Stain (except latex–based)	Thermometers
Brake fluid	Pesticides	Thermostats
Poison	Transmission fluid
Gas/Fuel	Pool chemicals
Not accepted:
Business/Government waste	Medical wastes	Radioactive wastes
Explosives/Ammunition	Pressurized gas tanks	Tires
Latex Paint (Click here for disposal alternatives)

NOTES: St. Charles County residents only! Limits may apply; proof of residency required.

RWC accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) for disposal Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. & the last Saturday of the Month 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Learn how to tell if a product is hazardous and get safer alternatives to common hazardous products.

Instructions for Chemical Collections:

Bring items to Recycle Works Central Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chemical collections run from May through September.

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.

There is a $10 fee for all Household Hazardous Waste loads collected. Loads must weigh under 50 pounds.

Antifreeze

Accepted from residents only in non-returnable plastic containers.

Appliances*

Washers, dryers, water heaters, trash compactors, dishwashers, ranges, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, furnaces and freezers. (See also Microwaves.)

Not accepted: gas powered/ammonia-type refrigerators

NOTES: Please deliver refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers intact. Freon is removed by certified technicians and collected on site.

*FEES: $15 per appliance, LIMIT 5. There is a $15 surcharge for devices with more than one compressor. Ask attendant for receipt.

Batteries

All intact, used batteries are accepted, including rechargeable, alkaline, and automobile batteries. For cracked or leaking car batteries, call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4271 for hazardous waste collections (appointment required).

Cardboard

Corrugated cardboard. Keep materials separate from paper.

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 & Peripherals

CPUs, key boards, computer mice, laptops, monitors*, scanners, copiers*, printers*, typewriters, and faxes. (See also Cartridges and Electronics.)

NOTES: LIMIT 5 computer systems per visit.

*FEES: Per Ordinance No. 07-079, fees only apply to computer equipment that may have hazardous materials:

Computers & Peripherals:	Recycle Works Fee:

Complete computer system (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse)	$10
CPU Only	$5
Monitors (CRTs) (19 inches or smaller)	$5
(20 inches or greater)	$10
Flat screen monitors (any size)	$5
Printers
(0-25 pounds)	NO CHARGE
(26 pounds or greater)	$10
Copiers
(desktop)	$10
(oversized)	$0.50 per pound
Other devices at facility discretion	$0.50 per pound

Electronics and Electric Devices

Electronics: TVs*, stereos, gaming systems, VCRs, DVDs, CDs, clock radios, cell phones, wireless headsets, chargers, batteries, ear buds, etc. (See also Computers & Peripherals.)

Electric devices: power tools, mixers, blenders, curling irons, vacuums, etc.

NOTES: You may choose to remove all personal information before dropoff, however be assured that ALL hard drives are shredded; none are resold. Cell phones are recycled as part of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program, where refurbished phones are donated to victims of domestic violence.

*FEES: Per Ordinance No. 07-079, fees only apply to electronics that may have hazardous materials:

Electronics:	Recycle Works Fee:

Televisions
(19 inches or smaller)	$5
(20 − 29 inches)	$10
(30 inches or larger)	$15
Other devices at facility discretion	$0.50 per pound

Light Bulbs

Residential fluorescent tubes are accepted at no charge. Limit 5 tubes per dropoff. Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs can be recycled for free at any Home Depot location.

The following commercial light bulbs are accepted (fees per Ordinance No. 07-079):

Type of Bulbs:	Recycle Works Fee:

Fluorescent tubes* (straight)	$0.25 per foot
U-tube, circular, compact fluorescent	$0.50 each
HID, mercury, halide, sodium	$1.50 each
Shatter-Shield, Power Groove	$1.50 each
Incandescent, quartz, halogen	$0.50 each
Ultraviolet, arc lamps	$3.00 each

*Fluorescent bulbs presented for recycling may be refused at the discretion of the facility. Total charges for commercial establishments dropping off bulbs will be rounded up to the next whole dollar.
Intact compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs can be recycled for FREE at participating Home Depot locations. For more information, visit www.homedepot.com/EcoOptions. If you accidentally break a CFL or regular fluorescent bulb, follow these clean-up and disposal steps from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Microwaves*

Accepted from residents only.

NOTES: Deliver microwave oven(s) intact.

*FEES: $5 per microwave, per Ordinance No. 07-079. Ask attendant for receipt

Motor Oil

Accepted from residents only, in non−returnable plastic containers no larger than two (2) gallon capacity. Limit twenty (20) 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 collections.

Paper/Mixed Fiber

Newspaper, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, colored paper, manila envelopes, white office paper, message slips, computer paper, cereal boxes, dry food boxes, etc.

NOTES: Material can be mixed together. If you need help, please consult with attendant.

Plastic

Recycle Works Central takes all plastics except PVC and Vinyl siding. Also accepted are larger plastics such as large plastic toys or kids play houses, as long as they are cut up into smaller pieces. No PVC or vinyl siding will be accepted, nor will individual plastic bags be taken.

Styrofoam

Recycle Works Central now accepts packing Styrofoam - No styrofoam cup, plates, egg cartons, and food containers.

Telephone Books

Separate from paper and cardboard.

Transmission & Hydraulic Fluid

Accepted from individuals only, in non−returnable plastic containers no larger than two (2) gallon capacity. Limit ten (10) gallons per visit. If cleaning fluids or solvents are mixed with it, please call (636) 949-7900 ext. 4264 for hazardous waste collections.

For curbside recycling or yard waste collection service, contact your city hall or a licensed trash hauler. 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.