Herculaneum Hosts Electronics and Recycling Drop-Off Event

Midwest Recycling Center offers free community recycling and shredding services.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:50pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a recycling bin icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant, neon color palettes overlapping with heavy black photographic outlines to turn an everyday recycling object into modern pop art.A community recycling event offers a convenient way for residents to declutter and go green.Herculaneum Today

The Midwest Recycling Center (MRC) is hosting a free public event in Herculaneum, Missouri on June 6th from 9am to 12pm where residents can drop off a wide range of electronics, appliances, paper for shredding, and general recyclables. Some items like CRT monitors and TVs will require a small disposal fee.

Why it matters

Events like this help keep harmful materials out of landfills and provide a convenient way for the community to responsibly dispose of unwanted items. It's an opportunity for residents to declutter their homes and offices while supporting sustainability efforts.

The details

The event will take place at the Herculaneum City Park and accepts electronics, appliances, paper for shredding, and general recyclables. Certain electronic items like CRT monitors and TVs will require a small disposal fee ranging from $5 to $50. Payment can be made in cash or check only. Items not accepted include oil, batteries, paint, medical waste, Styrofoam, clothing, and household hazardous waste.

  • The event will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The players

Midwest Recycling Center (MRC)

The organization hosting the free community recycling and shredding event in Herculaneum.

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The takeaway

This recycling event provides a valuable service to the Herculaneum community by offering a safe and convenient way to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics, appliances, and other recyclable materials. It's an opportunity for residents to declutter while supporting sustainability efforts.