Where to Recycle and Dispose of Items in St. Charles County

Spring has sprung in the Greater St. Louis area, and many homeowners have begun their spring cleaning. This is a great time of year to declutter and freshen up your home for a fresh start as warmer weather rolls in. With spring cleaning often comes the need to dispose of many items that you no longer need, such as old televisions, electronics, papers, and more. Maybe you have items that cannot be put in your regular trash, or you wish to recycle items in order to reduce waste. So, where can you take these items? The great news is that St. Charles County has a multitude of locations that will accept and recycle these items or safely dispose of hazardous waste. Let’s take a look at some of the options!

1. Recycle Works West - Wentzville, MO

Recycle Works West, operated by St. Charles County Government, is located in Wentzville, MO and accepts multiple items for recycling including aluminum, antifreeze, oil, paper and glass, computers, other electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, and other hazardous household waste. Some exclusions apply and some items require a fee to be paid and are subject to limitations. See full details here or give them a call for more information.  

WHERE: 2110 E. Pitman Ave., Wentzville, MO 63385

PHONE: 636-949-7900 ext. 4267

WEBSITE: St. Charles County Recycle Works West

2. Recycle Works Central - St. Charles, MO

Recycle Works Central, operated by St. Charles County Government, is located in St. Charles, MO and accepts multiple items for recycling including aluminum, antifreeze, oil, paper and glass, computers, other electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, and other hazardous household waste. Some exclusions apply and some items require a fee to be paid and are subject to limitations. See full details here or give them a call for more information.  

WHERE: 60 Triad South Dr., St. Charles, MO 63304

PHONE: 636-949-7900 ext. 4273

WEBSITE: St. Charles County Recycle Works Central

3. Recycle City - St. Peters, MO

Recycle City in St. Peters, MO offers convenient drop-off seven days a week during daylight hours. They accept many paper products, containers, liquids, batters, and cell phones. Some exclusions apply. See a full list of accepted and excluded items here or give them a call for more information.  

WHERE: 131 Ecology Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376

PHONE: 636-970-1456

WEBSITE: St. Peters Recycle City

4. Didion Orf Recycling - St. Peters, MO

Didion Orf Recycling, located in St. Peters, MO, accepts several items for recycling including certain electronics, as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You can bring qualifying items to their location, or they offer a pick-up scrap hauling service. Several exclusions apply, and some items require a fee for recycling such as TVs and monitors. For full details on what they do and do not accept, visit their website or give them a call.

WHERE: 206 Didion Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376

PHONE: 636-397-6060

WEBSITE: Didion Orf Recycling

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Please note that the best way to get full, up-to-date information about these facilities is by visiting their website or calling them directly. We do not own or operate any of these facilities.