St Peters Recycle City
Recycling Center in St Peters, Missouri
About This Location
St. Peters Recycle City — officially named the Aytes Community Recycling Center — is a municipally operated recycling and solid-waste facility at 131 Ecology Drive in St. Peters, Missouri. The outdoor drop-off containers are accessible during daylight hours every day of the week at no charge, making it one of the most convenient free recycling options in St. Charles County. Containers in front of the building are clearly marked for each material type: paper products, corrugated cardboard, rinsed aluminum and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles and jars (excluding black plastic and #4/#6 plastics). Note that flat-screen televisions are no longer accepted in the drop-off containers. The facility also houses a staffed walk-in trash disposal service (Mon–Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm, Sat 7:30 am–2:00 pm; fees apply) and a Resident Privilege Card issuance desk (Mon–Fri 8 am–4:30 pm). The office and phone line are staffed Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:15 pm.
What St Peters Recycle City Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The drop-off recycling containers are for clean, rinsed, sorted recyclables only. Walk-in trash disposal (fees apply) is a separate, staffed service for general waste and oversized items. Items rejected or falsely identified at walk-in disposal incur a $250 service fee.
Fees
- Drop-off recycling (paper, cans, glass, plastic) — Free
- Walk-in trash disposal — General Public minimum — $125.00 (up to 2,000 lbs); weight over minimum charged at $0.06/lb; Gate Rate $125/ton
- Walk-in trash disposal — St. Peters Resident minimum (with valid Resident Privilege Card) — $40.00 (up to 800 lbs); loads over 800 lbs subject to the $125 minimum; resident rate limited to 3 tons/year
- Landfill Tax — $3.20/ton — applies to all waste loads in addition to disposal fees
- Items containing Freon (walk-in disposal) — Additional $20.00 per item, on top of applicable tipping fee
- Hot tubs (walk-in disposal) — Additional $25.00 per item, on top of applicable tipping fee
- Prohibited or falsely identified materials penalty — $250.00 service fee in addition to applicable tipping fee
- Drive-off fee (failure to pay at time of service) — $250.00 additional fee
- Replacement of lost Resident Privilege Card — $3.00
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · The outdoor drop-off recycling containers are open to the public (any resident or visitor) at no charge during daylight hours, seven days a week — no ID or appointment required. Walk-in trash disposal requires valid license plates on the vehicle; out-of-state plates and rental vehicles must show a valid driver's license. To receive the discounted St. Peters resident trash disposal rate, a valid St. Peters Resident Privilege Card must be presented by the cardholder in person. The resident rate is capped at 3 tons per year. Payment for walk-in trash disposal accepted by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover only — no cash.
Programs & events
- Aytes Community Recycling Center Drop-Off — Free seven-day-a-week outdoor drop-off for paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and plastic bottles/jars. No appointment needed.
- Walk-in Trash Disposal — Fee-based staffed trash disposal service, Mon–Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm and Sat 7:30 am–2:00 pm (closed City holidays). Scale-house check-in required. Resident discount available with Resident Privilege Card.
- Resident Privilege Card Issuance — Free photo ID cards for St. Peters residents issued at Recycle City Monday–Friday 8 am–4:30 pm. Requires valid photo ID and proof of residency. Unlocks discounted disposal rates and free yard-waste benefits at Earth Centre.
- Bulky Item Drop-Off — Oversized items too large for a trash cart may be dropped off at Recycle City for a fee. St. Peters residents receive a discount with a valid Resident Privilege Card.
- Major Appliance Drop-Off / Recycling — Major appliances can be brought to Recycle City for recycling. See Walk-In Trash Disposal page for fees.
- Nitrogen Tire-Filling Station (adjacent facility) — Located at 135 Ecology Drive (behind Recycle City). April–September, appointment required; St. Peters Resident Privilege Card required. Not part of the recycling drop-off.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the outdoor recycling drop-off containers accessible?
The Aytes Community Recycling Center drop-off containers at 131 Ecology Drive are open during daylight hours every day of the week — including weekends — at no charge. The staffed office is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:15 pm only.
Can I recycle a flat-screen TV at Recycle City's drop-off containers?
No. The City of St. Peters no longer accepts flat-screen televisions in the drop-off containers. You may place the TV in your trash cart if it fits, schedule a bulky collection, use the paid walk-in trash disposal service at Recycle City (fees apply), or take it to St. Charles County Recycle Works for electronics recycling.
What does walk-in trash disposal cost, and is there a resident discount?
Walk-in trash disposal fees are based on weight and waste type. The general public minimum is $125 (up to 2,000 lbs). St. Peters residents who present a valid Resident Privilege Card pay a minimum of $40 (up to 800 lbs), with the resident rate limited to 3 tons per year. A $3.20/ton landfill tax also applies to all loads. Payment is by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover only.
Do I need to be a St. Peters resident to use the recycling drop-off?
No. The outdoor drop-off recycling containers are open to the public — you do not need to be a St. Peters resident to drop off accepted recyclables at no charge. Residency is relevant only for discounted walk-in trash disposal rates, which require a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card.
What plastics are accepted and which are excluded?
Recycle City accepts plastic bottles and jars of all resin numbers except black plastic and those marked #4 or #6. All plastic containers should be rinsed before drop-off. Plastic grocery bags and film are not accepted in the containers — they can be returned to grocery stores for recycling.
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