St. Peters: 636-397-6060 St. James: 573-265-1243 Home About Us Pricing Our Services Items Not Accepted Contact Us The Official Blog of Didion Orf Recycling Inc. Recycling Your Outdated Lawn Equipment Responsible Disposal for Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, and More Celebrating Earth Day Locally For residents in the St. Louis/St. Charles County area, we've compiled a list of resources to help community members think globally while acting locally. Recycling Your "Non-Recyclables" Many communities offer a regular newsletter or magazine which sometimes contain tips or updates regarding local waste disposal. Recently, we've noticed a few publications in our area reminding residents which items are eligible for pick-up. In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for the items you can't toss into your residential recycling bin. Our Five Most Frequently Asked-About Items We've asked our team which items they are asked about most frequently, and we're bringing you some quick tips and guidelines for prepping those items before taking them in for recycling. A 'De-light-ful' Guide to Holiday Scrap Recycling Whether you sprung for new holiday décor this year or told yourself the old lights can hold out for one more season, you're likely here because it's time to clear out some space in your home. As the holidays tend to be a season of accumulation, it's important to remember to keep the balance, and to toss old things out as new things come in. In this post, we've put together a few tips for keeping the balance during and after the holidays. Holiday Lights Contrary to what many other sites might tell you, holiday lights can be recycled! Restrictions may vary based on region and recycling company, so it's important to check ahead of time to see if your recycler requires bulbs to be removed. At Didion Orf, we do not require bulbs be removed, and lights may be brought in as-is. ( Pricin g for lights will be found on our 'Non-Ferrous' sheet under copper. Standard holiday lights are priced as low grade wire.) Electronics Did you get a new phone or computer this holiday season? Keep your old model out of the landfill! Electronics contain valuable materials, including copper, tin, iron, aluminum, titanium, gold, and silver. These materials can be recovered, reused, and recycled—not just the metals, but also plastics and glass. Take your electronic waste to a trusted e-waste recycler, a community e-waste collection, or (if the item is still usable) consider a local charity collection. Lead-Acid Batteries: What you Need to Know Before Recycling How to Prep, Where to Take Them, and Recycling Resources Recycling Your Outdated Furnace: Do You Know Your Options? The start of fall is an excellent time to evaluate the condition of your furnace and, if needed, replace an outdated or ineffective unit. There are a few different routes you can take regarding the disposal of your old furnace, but which to take? We have your guide to recycling responsibly. BONUS POST: "Not Just the Safety Guy" As part of our series for National Safety Stand-Down Week, we share an extended version of our Facebook post from September 15th, 2020. Setting the Standard: How Our Safety Measures Keep Us Prepared Celebrating 'Preparedness Month' at Didion Orf Recycling Call us for professional recycling services! Quick Links Home About Us Who We Are Employment Blog Events Pricing Our Services Items Not Accepted Contact Us St. Peters, MO Didion Orf Recycling Inc 206 Didion Dr St. Peters, MO 63376 Tel: 636-397-6060 M-F: 7:30am-4:15pm Sat: 8:00am-11:45am Get Directions St. James, MO Didion Orf Recycling West 14090 Dillon Outer Rd. St. James, MO 65559 Tel: 573-265-1243 M-F: 8:00am-4:15pm Sat-Sun: Closed Get Directions Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Conditions of Use | Notice and Take Down Policy | Website Accessibility Policy © 2021 The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Do not copy any content (including images) without our consent.