Prepare for Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics Disposal

Proper disposal of Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) and Electronics helps protect public health and the environment.

The following information contains valuable information about what materials are accepted for disposal, what is not accepted, and other helpful resources.

What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
Products around the home that contain chemicals which are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive are hazardous household products. 

These products are safe when used and stored following label direction. However, when the products become unusable and are no longer wanted, they become household hazardous waste.

• Learn about Household Hazardous Waste disposal.
• Review alternate disposal options for Household Hazardous Waste.
• Identify what materials are accepted or not accepted. (see 'What to Expect' below)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities are open and available to all residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jefferson County. An appointment is required for disposal.  

• Contact the chosen location to make a reservation for drop-off:
  • Saint Louis City - Phone: 314-622-4800
  • Saint Louis County - Phone: 314-615-8989
  • Jefferson County - Phone: 636-797-5036

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A $14/month/unit fee is covered by your solid waste services fee collected quarterly on your water bill. Some fees may apply for excessive waste, large/bulk items, commercial, or non-city residents, etc.

Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) Accepted:

 Find out more at www.HHWSTL.com

• Paints and Stains including, paints, stains, varnishes, wood preservatives, solvents, strippers, driveway sealant, and aerosols.
• Fuel Products including, gasoline, motor oil, filters, gas cylinders/tanks up to 20 gallons.
• Chemicals including, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, fertilizers, etc.
• Other items such as, fluorescent tubes, batteries, mercury-containing devices, and more!
• St. Louis City residents may recycle Automotive Materials and Batteries and motor oil at City Transfer drop-off stations at no charge.
• Learn about Bulk and B.O.A.T. waste pick-up services.

Electronic Waste Accepted:

The City of St. Louis Recycling Program collects electronics on scheduled bulk pick-up days.  All battery and corded electronics are accepted, including:

• Home entertainment (VCRs, Betamax, DVD players, cassette players, Blue Ray players, 8-track players, turntables, etc.)
• Kitchen items (blenders, food processors, toasters, microwaves, etc.)
• Bathroom items (curling irons, flat irons, night lights, electric razors, electric toothbrushes, clocks, blow dryers, etc.)
•  Yard equipment (weed eaters, snow blowers, lawn mowers, etc.)
•  Appliances (dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.)
•  Office equipment (printers, scanners, copiers, etc.)

Not Accepted:

• Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical and infectious waste, prescription drugs and medications,
• Computers, televisions and other electronic devices, tires, trash, and bulky waste such as furniture and carpeting.
• Find an Electronics Recycling Partnership host site near you.  

• Identify recycling drop-off locations in the City of St. Louis.
• Learn about charities that pick up donations and other hauling services
• Review alternate disposal options for Household Hazardous Waste.
• Find disposal and recycling waste schedules for your address.
• Visit Saint Louis City Recycles to learn about all of the City's recycling services.
• Learn more about the City of St. Louis' Refuse Division.
• Learn about the City of St. Louis' single stream alley/curbside recycling program.
• If you do not have either recycling or disposal dumpster or roll-cart, or would like to make an appointment for drop-off, contact the Citizen's Service Bureau at 314-622-4800, or with the "Begin Online" button above.