City of St. Charles Recycling Program

The City’s refuse contractor, Veolia Environmental Services, collects and transports residential recyclables to recycling facilities.

Where do I get a recycling bin?
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.

Where can I get more information?
If in doubt whether something is recyclable or not, please contact Veolia Environmental Services (630-587-8282).

The following items are accepted in the recycling program.

Recyclable Paper Products Rigid Products Recyclable Plastics

newspapers

 

 

  • 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.

 

 

  • Steel Cans
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Tin Cans
  • Paint Cans (empty)
  • Aerosol Cans (empty)
  • Dry Cell Batteries
  • Glass Bottles and Jars
  • Juice Boxes
  • Used Motor Oil
Recycling codes

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