Electronics Recycling in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis picks up electronics such as computers, printers, phones and cords during your monthly bulk week (set them in the alley, not the dumpster), and the South Transfer Station accepts electronics from city residents.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Missouri rules
- Missouri has no household electronics landfill ban: DNR says most electronics from homes may legally go in household trash, but recommends reuse, donation or recycling. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- Businesses, charities, nonprofits, schools, churches and government agencies may not discard certain electronics in Missouri landfills. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
More Missouri rules (10)
- DNR points residents to the recyclers on its Registered Electronics Recycling Businesses List. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- DNR says residents can take part in electronics collection events held by their city, county or solid waste management district. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- DNR suggests asking local electronics retailers whether they run a take-back or recycling program. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- Each electronics collection site sets its own accepted items and fees. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- DNR says recyclers often charge fees to cover the cost of handling hazardous components; check with each recycler. Source: Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab)
- DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Source: Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
- Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Source: Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (32)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- Monthly bulk pickup takes up to three items, which may include household furniture and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Put no more than three items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, at the curb or in the alley behind your home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky pickup is monthly and included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee billed quarterly on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics such as computers, printers, telephones and power cords may be set out in the alley during bulk pickup week (not in the dumpster). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Prepare for Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- The city collects electronics on bulk pickup days, including kitchen items such as microwaves and appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential Refuse Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- City residents may bring up to 12 loads a year of trash, yard waste and bulk items to the City transfer station; commercial trucks are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dumping hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except City holidays; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (owners) or other utility bill (renters); renters are eligible only if the owner pays the solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads must be no larger than a half-ton pickup load; business, charity, church and nonprofit refuse is rejected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
- There is no extra charge for dropping off approved items at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- BOAT-E items (accepted at the South station only): motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances such as refrigerators, motor vehicle and trailer tires, and electronics such as computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Missouri has no household electronics landfill ban: DNR says most electronics from homes may legally go in household trash, but recommends reuse, donation or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses, charities, nonprofits, schools, churches and government agencies may not discard certain electronics in Missouri landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR points residents to the recyclers on its Registered Electronics Recycling Businesses List. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR says residents can take part in electronics collection events held by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR suggests asking local electronics retailers whether they run a take-back or recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each electronics collection site sets its own accepted items and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR says recyclers often charge fees to cover the cost of handling hazardous components; check with each recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: How to Recycle under the Electronics Scrap Management Rule - FAQ (PUB2939) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- The manufacturer take-back rule does not cover televisions, printers, telephones, PDAs, calculators or vehicle electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Covered equipment is recycled at no cost; the maker may not require a purchase or make you wait for a rebate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Covered equipment: laptop and desktop computers and computer monitors or other displays without a TV tuner, used by households or home businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A keyboard and mouse are covered only if sold together with the computer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Leased equipment and equipment from businesses, charities, nonprofits, schools, churches and government agencies is not covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Find your computer brand on DNR's Registered Computer Equipment Manufacturers List and follow its link to the maker's recovery plan and website. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1053: Definitions (computer equipment collection and recovery) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
- Statute: "computer materials" means a desktop or notebook computer, including a monitor or other display without a tuner. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A consumer is a person using equipment bought mainly for personal or home business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.1059: Applicability of act - exceptions (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
- The Act does not apply to telephones of any type, including mobile phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
- Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
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