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 now mandatory. Residents will pick "morning" or "afternoon" time slots to show up between versus exact reservation times. Gates close for the lunch hour. Please arrive before gates are closed for your drop off.
Leaving waste unattended while we are closed is considered illegal dumping. Please respect our posted hours and days of service. Fines will be applied to people dumping.
Depending on the type and amounts of household hazardous waste 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 limit.
Residents will pay the full cost to recycle latex paint - $0.50 per pound.
Currently HHWSTL has two drop-off facilities.
South Facility: Open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday. Gates close during the lunch hour. See hours on the following page.
North Facility: Open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. Gates close during the lunch hour. 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 posted hours and days of service *
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, that means you can arrive any time between 8:30 am - 12:00 pm that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm that fits your schedule.
*gates close for lunch from 12 pm - 1pm. Please arrive before 12pm when gates close*
Saturdays: By picking the morning time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 8:00 am - 10:00 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close from 10:00 am - 10:30 am for lunch. Please arrive before 10 am 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!
There is a 500 pound limit per visit in place
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
Wednesday - Friday: gates close from 12pm-1pm for lunch. Please arrive before 12 pm when gates close
Saturday: gates close from 10am -10:30 am for lunch. Please arrive before 10am when gates close
Currently HHWSTL has two drop-off facilities.
South Facility: Open Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday. Gates close during the lunch hour. See hours on the following page.
North Facility: Open Wednesdays and every other Saturday. Gates close during the lunch hour. 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 posted hours and days of service *
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, that means you can arrive any time between 8:30 am - 12:00 pm that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm that fits your schedule.
*gates close for lunch from 12 pm - 1pm. Please arrive before 12pm when gates close*
Saturdays: By picking the morning time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 8:00 am - 10:00 am that fits your schedule. By picking the afternoon time slot, that means you can arrive any time between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm that fits your schedule.
*Gates close from 10:00 am - 10:30 am for lunch. Please arrive before 10 am 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!
There is a 500 pound limit per visit in place
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
Wednesday - Friday: gates close from 12pm-1pm for lunch. Please arrive before 12 pm when gates close
Saturday: gates close from 10am -10:30 am for lunch. Please arrive before 10am when gates close
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.
A FEW CHANGES ARE HERE FOR 2023!
-New weight limits for drop offs will be implemented. We now have a limit of 500 pounds total per visit. Regardless of what material it is, there is a 500 pound total limit. If you need help getting rid of more than that, call us and we can help!
-We have adjusted Saturday hours. We will open 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Close from 10:00-10:30am for lunch. Reopen from 10:30am-1:00 pm.
COVID precautions are still in place and are the following:
Please make a reservation to make your drop off as quick and seamless as possible.
Stay in your car the entire visit and our staff will unload your car.
We are only accepting credit and debit cards for payments. Staff will come to your window to collect any payments.
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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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