RESIDENT SOLID WASTE & YARD WASTE INFORMATION
First solid waste container = $25/month
Additional solid waste container = $15/month
Yard waste container = $60/year
Senior citizen discount [65 yoa] = 10% monthly discount Trash & recycling collection is on Tuesdays and Fridays. Yard waste collection is once a week on Wednesdays. Only Cottleville solid/yard waste containers can be used for pickup - no privately owned containers due to liability issues. Cottleville residents also have the option of using brown paper lawn bags (available at retail stores) or tying bundles not exceeding 3 feet in length and 75 lbs in weight, which has no additional collection cost. Additional yard waste can be taken to the Earth Center. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Containers must be at the curb by 6:30 am with the lid opening facing the street; ALL trash and tied blue bags must be inside the container. Containers and brown lawn bags need to be placed 5 feet from any obstruction, ie. mailboxes, parked vehicles, basketball hoops, etc. to prevent damage from the automated collection arm.
FYI - Dirt, rocks, and sod are classified as solid waste. These items interfere with the yard waste machinery. Please put these items in your solid waste container for collection.
115 Ecology Drive St. Peters, Mo 63376 636-477-6600 X 463 Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 5 pm
NEW RESIDENTS RECEIVE ONE FREE CARDBOARD PICK UP
Call Lindsay to be added to the schedule for Tuesday pick up. ONLY cardboard! Please NO styrofoam, paper, plastic, or bubble wrap. Special Instructions For These Items: - Christmas trees - The Earth Centre will take Christmas Trees during regular Earth Centre hours for residents. All decorations, lights, and stands must be removed from the tree. Also, if transporting the tree in a plastic bag, please remove the bag at the Earth Centre and put the bag in the trash can provided. Curbside collection is on normal yard waste day pickup (Wednesday) - tree must be cut in half.
- Paint cans - Paint needs to be dry. Use a clay based cat litter, sawdust, or sand; mix by stirring, and let the paint dry. Leave the paint lid off and place the dry paint can inside the solid waste can.
- Styrofoam peanuts - Styrofoam peanuts need to be placed inside a tied bag. Please no loose peanuts.
- Sharps (hypodermic needles and syringes) - Avoid recapping needles. Place used needles directly in a heavy-duty, puncture resistant container, such as a plastic detergent bottle or an empty bleach bottle. Place one teaspoon of bleach in the container. Screw the lid tightly closed and secure the lid using heavy-duty tape. Write "Medical Waste" in permanent ink. Dispose in trash - not with recycleables. NEVER USE A GLASS CONTAINER FOR NEEDLE DISPOSAL!
- Cooking grease - Cooking grease is in solid form. The solid form needs to be in a sealed container and then placed inside the solid waste can.
- Cooking oil - Cooking oil is in liquid form and CAN NOT be placed inside the solid waste can. For assistance, contact Recycle City.
- Motor oil - Motor oil CAN NOT be placed inside the solid waste can. It can be disposed of at Recycle City.
- Tires - Tires can be disposed at a dealership or retailer who sells tires. They may charge a fee.
Household hazardous and/or chemical waste - County residents can dispose of hazards in their home for FREE at St. Charles County Recylce works. An appointment is REQUIRED! Call (636) 949-7900 X 4271. |
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