Batteries
Many batteries can be recycled, but locations vary by battery type. Click HERE to find a recycling site near you.
Compost
New Earth Farm offers residential composting with two options: arrange for home pick up, or drop off your compost at any number of sites around the city. Check them out at the TG Farmer’s Market.
Furniture and Mattresses
Home Sweet Home helps under-served individuals and families furnish their homes with gently used furniture and household goods. Check their donation guidelines first, then arrange a pick-up or drop off your items. They are one of the only organizations that accepts used mattresses, but they must be in good condition.
Glass
Almost all glass—including window panes—can be recycled through Ripple Glass. Look for the big purple bin behind Rooster.
Odds & Ends /Craft Supplies
Perennial, a South City workshop and store is dedicated to creative reuse. Check out their donation list and take a class for fun.
Laundry and Line-Drying
New to line-drying your laundry? Check out these tips from Levi Strauss & Co.
Make-up/Toiletries
Sephora recycles used beauty and wellness products and empty containers including those that are too small for single stream recycling.
Prescription Pill Bottles
These are usually too small for single-stream recycling, but Stray Rescue of St. Louis accepts clean bottles with labels removed to reuse for foster pets. As a bonus, they also welcome gently used flat sheets, blankets and towels and newspapers for lining cages.
Textiles, Clothing, Paired Shoes, Households Linens (towels, sheets, blankets), Purses, Backpacks, Hats, Belts, even Small Toys
Items can be dropped off at Remains LLC [remainsllc.com] located at 3340 Morgan Ford Road, 63116 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All items must be clean and dry, not mildewed, not contaminated.
Bicycles, Bicycle Parts or Accessories at St. Louis BWORKS [bworks.org/donate/donate-bikes/]
You can also donate some computers to St. Louis BWORKS [bworks.org/donate/donate-computers/].
Cell phones, laptops/tablets, used printer cartridges, new unused printer cartridges
These can be donated to earn money for Association on Aging with Developmental Difficulties (AADD). You can contact AADD at (314) 647-8100.
Sports Gear
Donate used sports equipment to Passback [passback-official.org].
Recycle things that are metal or have metal in them.
Mary Mother of the Church has ongoing metal recycling. Items to be recycled include the following: Kitchen items: Utensils, pots and pans, blenders, mixers, toasters, coffee makers, microwaves; Metal items: Metal siding and shelving, BarBQ pits, lawn mowers, fans, dehumidifiers, chain saws, car parts, metal tools and lawn furniture; General appliances: Washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, AC units and furnaces. All items that are mostly metal can be recycled. Non-metal furniture, tires, and TVs cannot be accepted. Items can be dropped off at 5833 Kerth Road, 63128 at any time. All proceeds are donated to St. Vincent DePaul neighbors in need of support. If you have questions, call Dick at 314-374-4680.
Investigate the St. Louis Teachers’ Recycle Center, Inc. [sltrc.com]. Go to their ReUsable Resource Center tab to see what you may want to get or want to contribute.