St Charles County Recycle Works

Recycling Center in St Charles, Missouri

📍 60 Triad South Dr, St Charles, MO 63304
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About This Location

Recycle Works Central is St. Charles County's recycling drop-off at 60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles, operated by the county's Division of Environmental Health and Protection. County residents can drop off aluminum, paper and cardboard, glass, plastic, scrap metal, motor and cooking oil, antifreeze, batteries, textiles, appliances and electronics including computers, monitors and TVs. Many materials are free, while appliances and CRT/console TVs carry per-item fees paid by cash or check. Central also hosts the county's seasonal Household Hazardous Waste collection from May 1 through September 30.

What St. Charles County Recycle Works Central Accepts

✓ Aluminum (all types) (Free)
✓ Corrugated cardboard, newspaper, magazines, junk mail and office paper (Free)
✓ Glass (Free)
✓ Plastic (Free)
✓ Scrap metal (Free)
✓ Motor oil and oil filters (From county residents only; 25 quarts per visit in non-returnable containers no larger than 2 gallons)
✓ Cooking oil (Liquid only, in a lidded non-returnable container no larger than 2 gallons; residents only)
✓ Antifreeze (From county residents only; non-returnable containers up to 3 gallons, limit 10 gallons per month)
✓ Batteries (Free)
✓ Clothing and textiles (Reusable clothing, shoes, linens, draperies and similar items)
✓ Printer and toner cartridges (Copier toner, inkjet and fax cartridges)
✓ Appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, A/C units) ($15 each; microwaves $5. Freon removed on-site by certified technicians)
✓ Computers and electronics (CPUs, keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, fax machines) (Keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners and printers 0-25 lbs free; CPUs $5)
✓ Computer monitors (CRT monitors $20; flat-screen monitors $5)
✓ Televisions (CRT under 30" $30; CRT 30" and larger $40; wood console and rear-projection $50; flat screens any size $15)
✓ Household Hazardous Waste (seasonal) (Accepted at Central May 1-Sept 30, Tue-Fri 9 AM-3 PM, no appointment needed; residents only)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial or business waste

Recycle Works is for St. Charles County residents only; commercial and business waste is not accepted. Proof of residency may be required.

Fees

  • Appliances (washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, A/C, etc.)
  • Microwave ovens
  • CRT TV under 30"
  • CRT TV 30" and larger
  • Wood console / rear-projection TV
  • Flat-screen TV (any size)
  • CRT monitor
  • Flat-screen monitor
  • CPU / computer tower

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · St. Charles County residents only; proof of residency may be required. Payment for fee items is by cash or check (payable to St. Charles County Government) only. Seasonal HHW collection needs no appointment.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection
  • Household appliance and freon recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get free TV recycling in St. Charles, MO?

Recycle Works Central is not free for TVs: CRT TVs cost $30 (under 30") to $40 (30"+), wood-console and rear-projection TVs are $50, and flat-screen TVs are $15 of any size. For free electronics recycling in the area, residents can also check seasonal community e-waste collection events.

Is Recycle Works Central open to everyone?

No. It is for St. Charles County residents only and proof of residency may be required. Commercial and business waste is not accepted.

When can I drop off household hazardous waste?

Recycle Works Central hosts the county's HHW collection from May 1 through September 30, Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM, with no appointment necessary for county residents.

What can I recycle here for free?

Aluminum, cardboard and paper, glass, plastic, scrap metal, batteries, textiles, and (for residents) motor oil, cooking oil and antifreeze are free. Appliances, CRT/console TVs and some electronics carry per-item fees paid by cash or check.

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Contact & Location

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Address
60 Triad South Dr, St Charles, MO 63304
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Website
sccmo.org
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City / State
St Charles, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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