Missouri
Recycling drop-off
Wentzville (St. Charles County) recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Recycle Works West.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
St. Charles County residents; some items (antifreeze, scrap metal, free bulbs, hazardous waste) are taken from county residents only, and businesses pay the listed bulb rates. No business or government waste.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances | $15 |
| Microwave ovens | $5 |
| CRT televisions under 30 in / 30 in and larger | $30 / $40 |
| Flat screen televisions, any size | $15 |
| Wood console and rear projection televisions | $50 |
| CRT monitors / flat screen monitors / CPUs | $20 / $5 / $5 |
| Copiers (desktop) and printers 26 lb or more | $10 |
| Fluorescent bulbs | 5 per month free for residents, then $0.25 per foot straight tubes, $0.50 each CFL, U-tube or circular |
| Laptops, keyboards, cell phones, DVD players, VCRs, stereos | No charge |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste from St. Charles County residents only, May 1 through September: aerosols, poison, gas/fuel, herbicides, oil-based paint and stain, pesticides, pool chemicals, sealants, solvents, thermometers and thermostats. $25 for up to 50 pounds, then $1 per pound. Residential products only, no commercial or agricultural. Latex and water-based paint are not accepted.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and county-observed holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: aluminum, cardboard and mixed paper (shredded paper only in brown paper bags), toner and ink cartridges, clean clothing and textiles, liquid cooking oil, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries (no alkaline), antifreeze (residents, 10 gallons per month), and appliances delivered intact. The West page does not list motor oil, plastics or scrap metal, which Recycle Works Central takes.
- The county lists separate hazardous waste collection hours (Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) on the Recycle Works Central page only; call before bringing hazardous waste here.
- Not accepted: alkaline batteries, asbestos, carpet, explosives or ammunition, gas-powered or ammonia refrigerators, latex paint, mattresses and box springs, medical waste, plastic bags and film, polystyrene foam. Water-damaged or dirty electronics may be refused.
- Cash or check only, payable to St. Charles County Government. The county may refuse items or change fees without notice.
Nearby Missouri towns
- Cape Girardeau transfer station
- Columbia landfill
- Hillsboro (Jefferson County) recycling drop-off
- House Springs (Jefferson County) recycling drop-off
- Joplin recycling drop-off
- Kansas City household hazardous waste drop-off
- Springfield (Greene County) recycling drop-off
- Springfield (Greene County) recycling drop-off
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.