St. Louis Co. Opens Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site in South County

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Post published:April 17, 2013
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The Saint Louis County Department of Health has opened its first permanent household hazardous waste collection facility. The program is regional. Residents from St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and Jefferson County are eligible to participate by making a reservation. To make a reservation, visit www.hhwstl.com.

The site is located at 291 E. Hoffmeister (on the grounds of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s Lemay Waste Water Treatment Plant). Residents without internet access can call their jurisdiction forassistance in making a reservation.

In Saint Louis County, call 314-615-8958.

Funding for the permanent program comes in part from the St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Additional funding comes from voter-approved St. Louis County landfill surcharge fees. Questions about the permanent program can be emailed to recycle.doh@stlouisco.com.