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PLEASE NOTE: The health department’s main offices are now located in Berkeley. Click here for details.

 

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Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Program Now Taking Reservations!


HHW Permanent Facility Update

Residents can now make a reservation to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) at the Lemay HHW Facility, located at 291 E. Hoffmeister (on the grounds of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s Lemay Waste Water Treatment Plant). Reservations can be made by visiting www.hhwstl.com and following the instructions.


The permanent program replaces the spring and fall one-day collection events previously held by the Health Department. No one-day events are scheduled.


For details on the permanent program including fees and cost-sharing measures click here.




For alternative disposal options for some of the more common HHW materials please visit

Management Options for Common Household Hazardous Wastes .


Recycling is in style; make it yours.

No matter who you are, recycling can be a part of your lifestyle. Whether you are young or old, chic or geek, at work or at play, RECYCLING BECOMES YOU. Recycling has arrived in St. Louis County, and it is here to stay. Do you recycle? Request an RBM (Recycling Becomes Me) sticker for your car, iPad or skateboard. Send a request for a sticker, with your mailing address, to recycle.doh@stlouisco.com. We’ll toss one in the mail to you for free.


RBM Sticker

Image of free Recycling
Becomes Me sticker.

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NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY – APRIL 27

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in conjunction with local law enforcement partners is hosting another National Drug Prescription Take Back Day. This initiative seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft by collecting potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Additional information and collection sites are posted at:

www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.


 
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