Household Hazardous Waste
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes unusable or unwanted chemical products such as pesticides, fertilizers, paint thinners and stains, etc. On average, a household can accumulate […]
Category Archives: Recycling
Recycle Responsibly: A OneSTL Regional Campaign
Have you heard of OneSTL? Some Saint Louisans have, but aren’t sure who they are or what they do. Is it one big organization or is it made up of […]
Virtual Materials Recycling Facility Tour
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it’s collected? Join us on a virtual tour of our sorting facility! When the City’s Refuse Division picks up your […]
Be Green, Shop Local
And just like that, 2018 has nearly come to an end! In the last six weeks of the year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, our household waste INCREASES 25%! […]
Tips for a Low Waste Party
It’s Party Time: Tips for a Low Waste Party! The holiday season is upon us, and so are the parties! Whether you’re hosting a party or attending, we have some […]
Take Recycling to the Next Level: Precycle!
You may be thinking, “I love to recycle, but I have never heard of ‘precycling’.” Precycling takes your recycling game to the next level! Simply stated, precycling is when you […]
The Three R’s of Back to School
The Three R’s of Back to School: Reduce, Reuse and Redecorate! This time of year is stressful for every parent. Where do you get school supplies at a reasonable price? […]
*Outdated* Spotlight: Gary Gilliam, Manager of our recycling facility, Resource Management
Have questions about the recycling process? Meet Gary Gilliam! Gary is the site manager of Resource Management in Earth City and has been in the waste business for 45 years. […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica du Maine
Jessica du Maine has worked with Saint Louis City Recycles on numerous volunteer projects since we started 3 years ago. We want to recognize Jessica as an outstanding volunteer […]
Moving? Spring Cleaning? Here’s Where To Recycle Household Goods
Moving or Decluttering? Don’t Trash It! Spring is finally here in St. Louis and that means it’s prime moving and spring cleaning season! Have you accumulated items over the years […]
