Join us for our next event –
May 31, 2025
9am – Noon
4701 S Grand Blvd.
Undumpster Day is sponsored by the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and presented by earthday365. The event will feature multiple vendors accepting donations such as electronics, latex paint, medical equipment, clothing/fabric, and more. 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!
***Note: Electronics & Paint recycling fees will be waived for attendees while funding lasts. Come early to take advantage! Fees may apply once funding runs out.
Logistics for the May 31st event
Entrance: Enter the drive-thru Recycling Drop-off eastbound from Itaska St. Please do not pull in off of South Grand. From either direction on S. Grand, we recommend turning onto Delor St. to S. Spring Ave. to join the line on Itaska St.
Traffic Flow: Cars will pull through the front road to drop off items with our recycling vendors. Please have your items easily accessible so unloading can run smoothly. Once you complete the drive-thru drop-off, park in the lot to the side of the school to enjoy the music and educational fun!
Exits: If you are parked in the side lot, you will exit at the Itaska exit marked on the map below. If you are only dropping off items and can’t stay for the activities, please use the exit onto South Grand after you complete your drop off.
Our volunteers will be there to guide you every step of the way and keep the line moving smoothly. Volunteers can assist with unloading items from your car, but please ensure items are easy to access. View the map below for a full parking layout.
- ADA parking is available in the parking lot
- Bike parking will be available. Please bring your own bike lock.
- Public transit options: Use Metro’s “Plan Your Trip” feature to find the most accessible route.
- Walk-ups are welcome! Please join the line at the entrance and move parallel to the line of cars.
Fun
earthday365 will offer educational and family fun programming during the event. There will also be a trivia wheel with prizes and interactive games to learn more about the recycling process.
Music
DJ So-N-So
Food
Green Dining Alliance certified member, Crema Coffeehouse, will be serving pastries and hot and cold coffee options during the event!
Vendors
Midwest Recycling Center – Electronics (including cell phones)
St. Louis HELP – Medical Equipment
Paint Busters – Latex Paint
Remains – Clothing/Fabric
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Hazardous materials
Non-latex paint
Prescription drugs
Alkaline and lithium batteries
CDs, DVDs, VHS, and floppy discs
Smoke detectors
Light bulbs
Mattresses
PCB containing ballast
Any chemical or liquid
Tires with rims or large tires, such as tires for tractors or other large machinery.
Any tank or cylinder
Exit signs
Small fabric scraps under 1 yard
Pillows and cushions
Anything wet, mildewed, or odorous
Accepted Items by Category
Please remove all external batteries.
Check here for a detailed list of all items accepted and an explanation of why some screens have a fee at all.
***Note: Electronics recycling fees will be waived for attendees while funding lasts. Come early to take advantage!
Office
- Cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs; less than 26″ $30; 27″ or greater $50 *
- Console & rear projections TVs $50 *
- LED/LCD/Plasma TVs $20 *
- Printers/copiers/multiple function printers $5 *
- Scanners & fax machines
- Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors $5 *
- LCD monitors
- Desktop computers & laptops
- Servers
- Keyboards & mice
- All cables and power cords
Please bring cash for fees if possible.
Mobile devices including cell phones, iPads, tablets, iPods, MP3 players, e-readers, etc.
Kitchen & Bath
- Small appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.)
- Stoves, microwaves, & ovens
- Washers & dryers
Living Room
- DVR, cable, & satellite boxes
- VCR, DVD, & Blu Ray players
- Audio equipment
Garden & Others
- Lawn appliances (oil and fuel must be removed)
- Freon containing items (AC units, refrigerators, etc.) $10 *
* These fees are subsidized through a grant, so free with a limit. When we exceed the subsidy, you may be charged.
- Hospital bed (invacare brand only)
- Hospital bed alarm
- Hospital bed rail
- Bedside commode
- Bedside table
- Bicycle peddler
- Canes
- Crutches
- Elevated toilet seat
- Gait trainer
- Geriatric chair
- Hoyer lift/sling
- Ice therapy machine
- Incontinence products
- Knee scooter
- Lift chair
- Pediatric equipment
- Prescription Glasses
- Reacher/grabber
- Roho cushion/bed topper
- Rollator
- Shoe horn
- Shower bench
- Shower chair
- Shower seat/stool
- Sit to stand
- Slide board
- Trapeze
- Tub transfer bench
- Walker
- Wheelchair, manual
- Wheelchair, transfer
- Wound care supplies
- Generic ankle and foot boots
- *CPAP Machines & Tubing (STL Help can accept these and pass them on to a refurbishing center)
Criteria for Acceptance
• Interior, Exterior, Latex/Water Based Paint or Stain Only in original containers
• Container must have easy to read label
• Container must be in good condition and firmly sealed (no leaks)
Note: Paint Busters Recycling reserves the right to not accept any cans that are not on the Acceptable Material List. Items will not be accepted if in unmarked gallons, buckets or drums.
Recycling is free for the first 20 pounds per car while funding lasts (up to around 50 cars). Anyone with more than 20 lbs or coming after our subsidy has been fully spent will be charged $1.00 per extra pound. Everything is weighed at event.
- Cash, check, and credit card will be accepted at the event.
- New or used clothing – off hangers
- Household linens (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)
- Blankets and Towels
- Draperies and Curtains
- Large fabric pieces – 1 square yard or larger
- Belts – functional
- Purses/handbags/backpacks – functional
- Usable shoes/work boots
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Hazardous materials
Non Latex Paint
Prescription Drugs
Alkaline and lithium batteries
CDs, DVDs, VHS, and floppy discs
Smoke detectors
Light bulbs
Mattresses
PCB containing ballast
Any chemical or liquid
Tires with rims or large tires, such as tires for tractors or other large machinery.
Any tank or cylinder
Exit signs
Small fabric scraps under 1 yard
Pillows and cushions
Anything wet, mildewed, or odorous
Event & Parking Map
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