Recycling and Disposal
- Cell phone and rechargeable batteries recycling – visit Call2Recycle.org to learn more and find a drop-off location near you.
- Drug Collection & Disposal
- The Wentzville, Missouri Police Department provides a safe and proper way to dispose of your unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications. They offer a Drug Collection and Disposal Drop Box, which is a secured, steel mailbox/collection box. Find out what is accepted, drop-off location and more here.
- For those of you who are located outside of the Wentzville, MO area, I strongly urge you to check with your local law enforcement agency or city/county government offices to see if your area offers a similar “drop box” program.
- Earth911 – Their comprehensive recycling directory contains recycling information for over 300 materials. You can search for recycling options and resources near you at earth911.com.
- Freecycle – You can give your items away that you no longer want or need for FREE in your community. Visit freecycle.org to find a group in your area.
- Recycling Centers in St. Charles County -
- Find locations at http://scchealth.org/docs/es/docs/recycle/
- Empty, dried paint cans can be dropped off at the St. Charles County recycling center, Recycle Works – Central location
- First you have to dispose the water based paint:
- Crumple up newspaper
- Put in a cardboard box
- Slowly drizzle paint over newspaper
- Once the paint is completely dried, the box can be included in your garbage pick-up
