Resources
Welcome to our resource page filled with lots of free information to help you get and stay organized. Of course, if you need our help, we’re just a phone call or email away.
Visit here often for free organizing tips, up to date recycling or shredding event information, donation & recycling sites and our favorite products.
Organizing Tips
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Current Recycling or Shredding Events
Spring 2010 Hazardous Waste Disposal
The improper disposal of leftover household chemicals can be harmful to the environment and to public health. As a safe alternative to throwing away your leftover chemicals, bring them to one of the following collection events. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or tax bill, will be required. These events are ONLY for residents of Saint Louis County and will be held rain or shine. Businesses are prohibited by law from participating.
Saturday, April 24th – South County Center 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The event will be held south of the Dillard’s and Sears stores. Enter from Lemay Ferry Road just south of South Lindbergh Boulevard.
Saturday, May 8th St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley Campus 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Enter the campus from Pershall Road just east of the I-270 and Elizabeth Avenue exit. Follow the event signs to the drop-off location.
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: Paints, stains, varnishes, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gasoline and other fuels, solvents and strippers, aerosols, motor oil and filters, gas cylinders (BBQ pit size or smaller), fluorescent tubes, rechargeable batteries, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, pool chemicals and other acids and bases, car batteries, wood preservatives, driveway sealant, and items containing mercury (such as thermometers, thermostats, and mercuric salts).
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical waste, household trash, tires, electronics and other bulky items.
Materials from businesses and from commercial, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations are prohibited.
For more information on these events or other activities, please call the Saint Louis County Department of Health Solid Waste Management Program at (314) 615-4130.
Donation Sites
There are so many people that could desperately use your unwanted stuff. Check out our list of donation sites to help you get and stay clutter-free.
Green Recycling Options
A great way to be green is by recycling as much unwanted stuff as possible. Our list of recycling sites should make this choice easier for you.
Our Favorite Organizing Products
Check out some of our favorite tried & true organizing products and stores.
