Join us July 27th from 9am – 12pm
at Mallinckrodt Academy
of Gifted Instruction
The Hard to Recycle Fair will feature multiple vendors accepting donations from furniture and clothing to electronics and specialty equipment. View the tabs below to see what is accepted and what to avoid. We hope you can join us for this fun and educational event!
Logistics
Drive-thru the school parking lot to drop off your items with our amazing recycling vendors right from your car. Once you complete the drive-thru drop off, park to enjoy the food trucks and fun! Our volunteers will be there to guide you every step of the way. View the map below for a parking layout.
- ADA Only Parking on the South edge of the Mallinckrodt Academy Lot
- Parking is available across Hampton at St. Joan of Arc Parish
Fun
earthday365 is partnering with SLU to offer educational and family fun programming during the Fair. More details soon!
Food
Scoops and Pizza Head will also be on site with free Italian Ice for the first 100 attendees!
Accepted Items by Category
Office
Cathode ray tube (CRT) TV’s
Console & Rear Projections TV’s
LED/LCD/Plasma TV’s
Printers/Copiers/Multiple Function Printers
Scanners & Fax Machines
Cathode ray tube (CRT) & LCD Monitors
Computers & Laptops
Keyboards & Mice
Kitchen & Bath
Stoves, Microwaves, & Ovens
Washers & Dryers
Living Room
DVR, Cable, & Satellite Boxes
VCR, DVD, & Blu Ray Players
Servers
Garden & Others
Lawn Appliances (oil and fuel removed)
Freon Containing Items
NEW OR USED CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD LINENS, BLANKETS, TOWELS, DRAPERIES, etc.
All items should be:
• Dry and free of mildew
• Off hangers
• Placed in trash bags or baled
• Fabric much be– 1 Sq. Yd. or Larger
PAIRED WEARABLE SHOES
• Shoes either tied, rubber banded or paired in same box.
• Useable shoes/work boots with no soles peeling, broken heels, or holes.
• No winter insulated boots, house slippers, metal spikes, roller blades, ice skates, or spiked heels longer that 2″
BELTS
• Functional
• Boxed or Bagged
PURSE/HANDBAG/BACK PACKS
• Functional (No Suitcases)
• Boxed or Bagged
TOYS
• Functional
• Soft or Hard
• Less than 12”
• Single type toys (no multi piece such as race tracks)
GAMES AND PUZZLES
• Hared toys in boxes
• Soft toys in trash bags
Mobile Devices including Cell Phones, iPads, Tablets, iPods, MP3 players, E-Readers, etc.
Generic ankle and foot boots
SPORTS BALLS & GEAR
- Balls
- Sticks
- Gloves
- Mits
- Cleats, Skates, & Shoes
- Gear
- Helmets
- Pads
- Cones
- Goals/Nets
FAN GEAR
- Water Bottles
- Umbrellas
- Blankets
- Folding Chairs
SPORTS TEXTILES
- Matching Uniform Sets
- Hats
- Gloves
- Hoodies/Sweatshirts
- Coats/Jackets
- Pinnies
- Scarves
- Sports Bags (drawstring & zipper)
- Sports Brand T-shirts
- Sports Brand Pants
- Headband Ear Warmers
Dressers
Nightstands
Kitchen tables / chairs
Coffee / side tables
Pots, pans, casserole dishes
Sets of juice and drinking glasses
Dish towels, kitchen towels, oven mitts
Cooking utensils (spatulas, can openers, etc.)
Baking pans, cookie sheets, muffin tins, etc.
Colanders
Ice cube trays
Shower curtains, expandable rods, rings
Lamps
Vacuums (empty) and brooms
Trash cans
Coffee / side tables
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Hazardous Materials
Alkaline and single use lithium batteries
CD’s, DVD’s, VHS, and Floppy Discs
Smoke Detectors
Light Bulbs
Mattresses
PCB Containing Ballast
Any Chemical or Liquid
Any Tank or Cylinder
Exit Signs
Small fabric scraps
Pillows and cushions
Event & Parking Map
Click here to DONATE in support of programming like the
Hard to Recycle Fair.
No need to stock pile your items at home; you can responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items all year round!
- Check with your municipality for organized events near you.
- Visit the Saint Louis County Recycle Wizard database to find a collector of your particular items.
- Visit the Saint Louis City Recycles website for their database to find a collector of your particular items.
