City of St. Charles Recycling Program
The City’s refuse contractor, Veolia Environmental Services, collects and transports residential recyclables to recycling facilities.
Recycling Collection Guidelines
The following items are accepted in the recycling program.
Recyclable Paper Products
- Newspapers
- Junk Mail
- Magazines
- Office Paper
- Paper Grocery Bags
- Product Packaging
- Telephone Books
- Chipboard / Paperboard
- Corrugated Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and cut in pieces no larger than 3' X 3'. Large amounts should be bundled with string.
Rigid Products
- Steel Cans
- Aluminum Cans
- Tin Cans
- Paint Cans (empty)
- Aerosol Cans (empty)
- Dry Cell Batteries
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Juice Boxes
- Used Motor Oil
Recyclable Plastics |
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| PETE (1) |
Peanut butter jars, soft drink bottles |
| HDPE (2) |
Milk jugs, laundry detergent jugs |
| PVC (3) |
Vegetable oil bottles, window cleaners |
| LDPE (4) |
Dry cleaning bags, bread bags, six pack rings |
| PP (5) |
Yogurt cups, shampoo bottles, margarine tubs |
| Other (7) |
Catsup bottles, microwave serving ware |
Items Veolia Cannot Recycle
- Containers for motor oil, pesticides or chemicals
- Plastic bags, packing peanuts, or plastic wrap
- Polystyrene (code #6) such as egg cartons and meat trays
Recycling Q&A
Q: Where do I get a recycling bin?
A: Residential recycling bins may be picked up at the Municipal Building in the Utility Billing office during regular business hours. The first bin is provided at no cost to residents. Additional bins are $8.50 each.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: If in doubt whether something is recyclable or not, please contact Veolia Environmental Services (630-587-8282).
updated 12/29/08
