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Microwave Recycling in University City, MO

University City lists microwaves among the household items its paid special bulk pickup collects; microwaves cannot go in the trash cart.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in University City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · University CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis free donation pickupNonprofit service · St. Louis CountySt. Louis County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Free pickup of larger donated items (bigger than a sedan trunk) anywhere in St. Louis City and St. Louis County; request online or call the donation hotline 314-678-4576.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be clean and in 100% working condition with all parts.
    • Pickup only for items larger than a sedan trunk, placed in the garage, driveway or at the curb.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. University City special bulk item pickup (paid)City service · University CityUniversity City residents$25
    How it works

    Paid on-request curbside pickup of household bulk items between the spring and fall collections; $25 per item (max $200 for 10 items) per the web page, paid in advance. Call Public Works and Parks at 314-505-8560.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Special bulk pickup, per item (max $200 for 10 items)$25
    • Pay in advance; pickup is scheduled about 7 days after the city receives the application and payment. All city bills must be paid.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore Des PeresNonprofit service · St. Louis CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Habitat ReStore at 2117 Sams Drive, Des Peres, MO 63131 (inside Des Peres city), open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with donations until 5 p.m. Used upholstered furniture is taken only at the South Grand store.

    Cost & rules
    • Must be clean and in 100% working condition with all parts.

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Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • ReStore Des Peres is at 2117 Sams Drive, Des Peres, MO 63131, telephone 314-678-4596. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Habitat Saint Louis offers free donation pick-up of larger items within St. Louis City and County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Request a Pickup (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • Pickups are only for items larger than a sedan trunk, placed in the garage, driveway or curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
    • Clean, 100% working refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Special Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · City of University City
    • The special pickup fee is $25 per item, up to $200 for up to 10 items, paid in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pickups are scheduled 7 days after the City receives the application and payment; all outstanding city bills must be paid. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Bulk Waste Collection Application and Agreement (opens in new tab) · City of University City
    • The application form lists microwaves among household bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, Leaf Collection (opens in new tab) · City of University City
    • Tires, batteries, paint, appliances, e-waste and televisions cannot be placed in the trash cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Microwaves were removed from Missouri's major appliance list in 2002; DNR encourages recycling them but they may go to sanitary landfills. 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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