Everyday construction and cleanout debris is welcome. The exclusions come from state disposal rules and from what the county facilities will take.
Hazardous material tops the list: paint thinners and solvents, fuel, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosols, and anything in a pressurized tank. Asbestos, radioactive material, ammunition, explosives, and medical waste are barred outright.
St. Charles County gives residents a seasonal outlet for most of it. From May through September, household hazardous waste is accepted at the Recycle Works sites Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a $25 fee covering loads up to 50 pounds, plus $1 per pound above that. The county line for questions is 636-949-1800.
Latex paint is a common mix-up. The county does not take it, because water-based paint is not hazardous once it dries. Open the can, stir in kitty litter or a paint hardener, let it solidify, and it can go out with ordinary trash.
Tires, mattresses, and appliances with refrigerant are handled separately and usually billed per piece, so mention them when you book. If an item leaves you unsure, ask your account manager before it goes in the container.