Your Recycling Partner
Spectrum Ecycle Solutions accepts nearly every kind of electronics, technology, and appliances, including those with Freon, however, there are a few things we do not take. We want to be your recycling resource and provide you with solutions, so we have listed local places where you can take things like mercury thermometers, smoke detectors, light bulbs, and single-use batteries for recycling.
It is very important that these hazardous items do not end up in the landfill. They are toxic and when sitting in a landfill, create a more toxic environment for our overall air quality, water, and our health. Please choose to recycle responsibly and be a part of the solution.
Smoke Detectors
The two types of smoke detectors are ionization and photoelectric detectors. Ionization detectors contain a very small amount of radioactive material that must be handled properly. Look for the radioactive symbol on them.
Photoelectric detectors do not contain any hazardous material and can be dropped off at any electronics recycling facility. The ionization detectors should be mailed to the manufacturer for disposal. If for some reason, the manufacturer refuses the return of your smoke detector, check with your local governmental agency or contact the Office of Sustainability via email at [email protected]
Related Note: Carbon monoxide detectors DO NOT contain any hazardous material and can go to any electronics recycling facility, including Spectrum Ecycle.
Cassette Tapes & Diskettes
Although Spectrum Ecycle accepts VHS tapes, CDs, and DVDs, we do not accept cassette tapes and computer diskettes because the recyclable plastic in these items is too small for us to process. We recommend you send these items to Greendisk, (800) 305- DISK (3475). This company specializes in “technotrash” and they have a mail-in recycling program.
Light Bulbs & Single Use Batteries
Bulbs – CFLs and small fluorescent bulbs are accepted at Lowes and Home Depot.
Large tube florescent tubes – Lens Masters and Metro Lighting accept these bulbs.
Alkaline batteries – Although alkaline batteries can be recycled, they do not contain any hazardous material, so they can be tossed in the regular trash. If you want to recycle them, Batteries Plus accepts them.
Spectrum Ecycle accepts all rechargeable batteries at no charge. If you have any recycling questions, please contact us – we’re more than happy to help. 314-428-0777
Mercury Thermostats
| Crescent Parts & Equipment140 OLD MERAMEC STATION RD. Manchester, MO 63021 636-256-8388 |
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Lennox Parts Plus2055 Hitzert Court Corporate 44 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 203-9930 |
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York UPG914-938 S. Highway Drive Suite 920 Fenton, MO 63026 |
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UNITED REFRIGERATION2001 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO 63144 314-645-5163 |
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Johnstone Supply1536 Fenpark Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 636-343-0136 |
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CRESCENT PARTS & EQUIPMENT2100 S. 59TH STREET ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 (314) 633-5511 |
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Johnstone Supply3425 Bridgeland Drive Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-8788 |
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CRESCENT PARTS & EQUIPMENT9400 NATURAL BRIDGE ST. LOUIS, MO 63134 314-427-5511 |
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CRESCENT PARTS & EQUIPMENT9400 NATURAL BRIDGE RD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63134 314-427-5511 |
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KOCH AIR, LLC3141 RIVERPORT TECH CENTER DRIVE MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 314-595-7642 |
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Source 13195 Rider Trail S Earth City, MO 63045 (855) 276-6488 |
| Source 1 HVAC Supply3183 Rider Trail South Earth City, MO 63045 |
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UNITED REFRIGERATION #73295 SAN JUAN DRIVE ST. CHARLES, MO 63303 636-946-1164 |
| Source 1 HVAC Supply1216 S Vendeventer Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110 |
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United Refrigeration #X9601 Edwin Street St. Louis, MO 63103 314-371-2773 |
