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LEDR Recycling is a recycling center tucked into the MB Corporate Park in St. Charles that locals use to keep cardboard, cans, and other recyclables out of the trash. It draws a mix of neighborhood cleanups and small commercial haulers from the St. Louis area. Expect a practical, industrial-feeling site rather than anything fancy.
The site looks like a small industrial lot with roll-off bins and sorting areas visible from the entrance; trucks and pickups come and go. There's typically a spot to pull up to drop off different material types, so having items separated before getting out of the vehicle helps. Staff usually direct traffic and point to the right bin or container, and larger loads will take a little extra time to unload and sort. Weekends and spring cleanup times are noticeably busier, so lines and waiting are common then.
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Before You Go
- Bring recyclables already separated by type - cardboard flattened, glass in its own bundle, loose metal kept apart - to speed unloading.
- Use tarps or straps on open-bed trucks and secure loose items; loose material can be a hassle to hand-move at the drop-off area.
- Have a clear plan for the order of unloading (dry items first, loose heavier stuff last) so the vehicle can leave quickly once emptied.
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