Six-Month Drop-Off Recycling Report
In the six months since the City of St. Louis shifted from alley recycling to drop-off recycling, contamination from August 2025 to February 2026 is down 83%, compared to the […]
Category Archives: Recycling
Sustainable Spring Cleaning: Your unwanted items can get a second life!
Are you getting started on clearing out winter clutter? As you dive into spring cleaning, remember there is most likely a place your unwanted items can go for a second […]
How does specialty recycling help wildlife?
Recycling is beneficial for environmental health in many ways. It diverts materials from landfills, preserving land and water as habitat for wildlife. Recycling also helps wildlife by eliminating the risk […]
Recycling Resolutions for 2025
As you think about your goals for 2025, consider making some sustainable new year’s resolutions! Step up your recycling game this new year by incorporating these tips and helpful reminders: […]
Great ways to “green” your holidays!
Reduce waste and overconsumption: try these tips to enjoy an eco-friendly holiday season! Reusable or Recycled Wrapping Paper: Choose reusable fabric or newspaper to wrap your gifts. If you use […]
What Bin? Rate Your Recycling Know How!
Do you know What Bin it goes in? Test your recycling knowledge and then share the details with your friends and neighbors.
Oct. 19th, 2024 Electronics Recycling Event!
Saint Louis City Recycles and Brightside St. Louis are hosting an Electronics Recycling Event in coordination with Midwest Recycling Center. Date: 10/19/2024 Time: 8am-11amLocation: 1640 South Kingshighway Boulevard St. Louis, […]
Before You Recycle, Upcycle!
What is reusing or upcycling? Reusing is when you take an item and use it again and again for different purposes. Upcycling is when you take the item and upgrade […]
Back to School – Sustainability Tips!
Why is Sustainability important? Making decisions with sustainability in mind is important because you create conditions that support our present needs while ensuring the needs of future generations are met. […]
Where can I take Household Hazardous Waste?
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Identifying a product as HHW isn’t too hard. Check the product label for these symbols that indicate if it is hazardous. Look for words like […]
