HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM HOUSEHOLDS IN SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, SAINT LOUIS CITY, AND JEFFERSON COUNTY ONLY. WE CANNOT ACCEPT WASTE FROM A BUSINESS, PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR SCHOOL.
Reservations are mandatory. Residents will pick between two large windows of time to show up between instead of an exact drop off time.
Leaving waste unattended while we are closed is considered illegal dumping. Please respect our posted hours and days of service.
Agree to these terms by checking the box to the left of the statement below:
Depending on the type of household hazardous waste or paint you have, fees may apply.
The first 50 pounds of hazardous waste is free. (Latex paint is not considered hazardous, and not included in the first 50 pounds free)
Hazardous material over 50 pounds may be disposed of for $1.70 per pound. There is a 500 pound total limit.
Residents will pay the full cost to recycle latex paint - $0.50 per pound.
If you have more than 100 pounds, please contact us for your best drop off options.
We operate two household hazardous waste drop-off facilities.
The South Facility: Open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday. See hours on the following page.
The North Facility: Open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. See hours on the following page.
We are closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
* Leaving waste unattended while we are closed is considered illegal dumping, so please respect our hours of operation *
Select a date on the calendar below and then a time slot to schedule your drop-off.
Each household is allotted one drop off per day. We cannot make same day reservations.
Weekdays: By picking the morning time slot you can arrive any time between 8:30 am - 11:45 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, you can arrive any time between 1:00 pm and 5:20 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close for lunch from 12 pm - 1pm and close for the day at 5:30 pm. Please arrive before the lunch break and before 5:30 pm when gates close*
Saturdays: By picking the morning time slot you can arrive any time between 8:00 am - 9:45 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, you can arrive any time between 10:30 am and 12:50 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close from 10:00 am - 10:30 am for lunch and for the day at 1:00 pm. Please arrive before the lunch break and before 1:00 pm when gates close*
*Please note that dates can fill up quickly. If you are not able to click on the day or time slot you want, that means we are at capacity for that time slot or closed that day. Please pick another time or day.
North County facility is open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. South Facility is open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday
* NOTE: your jurisdiction is currently in full pay mode. This means you will be charged for EVERY POUND of Household Hazardous Waste that you bring in. By confirming your reservation, you accept that there is a fee associated with your drop-off.
Thank you for disposing of your waste properly!
Stay in your car for the entire visit - staff will empty your car and take payment at your window
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted only - no cash or checks
No need to print out a confirmation page! You now get an email about your appointment that is sent to the email you provided
We operate two household hazardous waste drop-off facilities.
The South Facility: Open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday. See hours on the following page.
The North Facility: Open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. See hours on the following page.
We are closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
* Leaving waste unattended while we are closed is considered illegal dumping, so please respect our hours of operation *
Select a date on the calendar below and then a time slot to schedule your drop-off.
Each household is allotted one drop off per day. We cannot make same day reservations.
Weekdays: By picking the morning time slot you can arrive any time between 8:30 am - 11:45 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, you can arrive any time between 1:00 pm and 5:20 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close for lunch from 12 pm - 1pm and close for the day at 5:30 pm. Please arrive before the lunch break and before 5:30 pm when gates close*
Saturdays: By picking the morning time slot you can arrive any time between 8:00 am - 9:45 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, you can arrive any time between 10:30 am and 12:50 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close from 10:00 am - 10:30 am for lunch and for the day at 1:00 pm. Please arrive before the lunch break and before 1:00 pm when gates close*
*Please note that dates can fill up quickly. If you are not able to click on the day or time slot you want, that means we are at capacity for that time slot or closed that day. Please pick another time or day.
North County facility is open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. South Facility is open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday
* NOTE: your jurisdiction is currently in full pay mode. This means you will be charged for EVERY POUND of Household Hazardous Waste that you bring in. By confirming your reservation, you accept that there is a fee associated with your drop-off.
Thank you for disposing of your waste properly!
Stay in your car for the entire visit - staff will empty your car and take payment at your window
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted only - no cash or checks
No need to print out a confirmation page! You now get an email about your appointment that is sent to the email you provided
Here are some common types of HHW and estimates of how much they can weigh.* Using this calculator you can estimate what fees may apply.
Quart of motor oil | 2lbs |
Car battery | 15-20lbs |
Bags of fertilizer | Up to 40lbs |
Gallon of herbicide | 8.5lbs |
Gallon of gasoline | 6lbs |
5 Gal of driveway sealer (full) | 50lbs |
Quart can of paint | Up to 4lbs |
Gallon can of paint | Up to 10 lbs |
5 gallon can of paint | Up to 45lbs |
*These weights are estimates. Material will be weighed at the facility. All fees will be assessed at the time of drop-off.
Happy Spring Cleaning time! Check under the sink, basement, or garage for unwanted hazardous waste and paint. Dispose of it safely at the Household hazardous waste facilities.
Paints (oil-based, craft and hobby paints), stains, varnishes, and more
Pesticides, herbicide, other garden chemicals
Gasoline, other fuel, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid
Alkaline (ex: AA/AAA batteries) and car batteries
Explosives and ammunition
Radioactive waste
Appliances, electronics, TVs/monitors
Medical waste
Using this calculator you can estimate what fees may apply. The first 50 pounds of hazardous waste are subsidized, and there is a cost after that. Latex paint disposal is 50 cents per pound.
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