Trash Pickup St Louis County Options and Solutions

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In St. Louis County, you have several options for trash pickup, including curbside collection and community recycling centers.

St. Louis County has a contract with Waste Management to provide curbside trash pickup services to residents.

To schedule a bulk pickup, residents can contact Waste Management directly or use the county's online portal.

St. Louis County also offers a variety of community recycling centers where residents can drop off recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, and glass.

Trash Service

Trash service in St. Louis County is a year-round service, which means you don't have to worry about your trash piling up during the winter months.

If you're a resident of Florissant, you may be eligible for a discounted trash service if you're 60 years of age or older. Just call Gateway Disposal at (314-900-2070) to see if you qualify.

One thing to keep in mind is that there's a 210-gallon limit per pick-up. If you go over that limit, you'll be charged $2.75 per bag, but seniors get a discount of $1.50 per bag.

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If you have alley service, your trash and recycling dumpsters are emptied on the first collection day, while yard waste is emptied on the second collection day.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect with roll cart service:

  • Regular household garbage is collected from your green cart on Monday or Tuesday.
  • Yard waste is collected from your green cart on Wednesday.
  • Recycling is collected from your blue cart on Thursday or Friday.

Keep in mind that during weeks with a holiday, your scheduled days will shift and there will be no yard waste collection. Be sure to check the holiday schedule to stay on track.

Recycling and Yard Waste

In St. Louis County, recycling is made easy with Waste Connections of Missouri's single-stream residential recycling program, where all recyclables can be placed in one bin for convenient curbside pickup. This program is available to residents in the St. Louis County area.

Residents can recycle a wide variety of materials, including cardboard, plastic, office paper, newsprint, and more. Recyclable products are more common than ever, making it easier than ever to live sustainably.

Residential recycling is collected every week, and residents are not required to sort approved recyclables. Just place your recyclables curbside by 6 a.m. on your pickup date.

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Here's a quick rundown of what you can recycle:

  • Cardboard
  • Plastic
  • Office paper
  • Newsprint
  • More

Don't forget that yard waste is collected separately, with a maximum of 10 bags (32 gallon per bag) allowed per spring, summer, and fall. For an additional fee, you can subscribe to weekly yard waste services through Waste Connections.

Easy Recycling

Waste Connections of Missouri makes recycling easy with their single-stream residential recycling program, which means all recyclables are placed in one bin for convenient curbside pickup.

Their programs and services make recycling more convenient and worry-free for customers in the St. Louis County area.

Residential recycling is collected every week, so make sure to place your recyclables curbside by 6 a.m. on your pickup date.

You don't need to sort approved recyclables, just put them all in one bin.

Some of the materials that are accepted for recycling include cardboard, plastic, office paper, and newsprint.

If you're new to recycling, it's worth checking out the guidelines provided by St. Louis County to make sure you're doing it correctly.

Here's a list of some of the service areas where Waste Connections of Missouri provides trash and recycling services:

  • Crystal Lake Park
  • Des Peres
  • Eureka
  • Festus
  • Lakeshire
  • Marble Hill
  • Pacific
  • Rock Hill
  • Scott City
  • St. Clair
  • Union
  • Warson Woods

Yard Waste Solutions

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Yard waste collection is a regular service that can be subscribed to through Waste Connections for an additional fee. You can choose between weekly yard waste services or yard waste carts.

For residents with basic service, yard waste is collected one time per spring, summer, and fall, with a maximum of 10 bags (32 gallons per bag). This is a convenient option, but be aware that grass clippings, brush, and tree limbs measuring six inches or less in diameter cannot be disposed of with your regular waste.

There are different pricing options available for yard waste services. For example, you can subscribe to weekly yard waste services for $9.50 per month if service is provided for three months at a time, with a service limit of 210 gallons per pick-up.

If you're a senior, you can take advantage of a discounted rate of $4.58 per month for yard waste services. This is a great way to save money while still keeping your yard looking its best.

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Yard waste collection is typically discontinued during winter months, but it resumes the first full week in March. This is a good time to plan ahead and schedule your yard waste services accordingly.

Here's a summary of yard waste collection options:

Home Solutions

If you're looking for a reliable trash pickup service in St. Louis County, you've got options. Waste Connections of Missouri provides home waste collection services to the Greater St. Louis area.

You can expect flexible pickup schedules and a wide range of container sizes from this service. They also offer trash and recycling services tailored to your household's unique needs. Their St. Louis based waste service professionals have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.

Here's a list of areas they serve in St. Louis County:

  • Crystal Lake Park
  • Des Peres
  • Eureka
  • Festus
  • Lakeshire
  • Marble Hill
  • Pacific
  • Rock Hill
  • Scott City
  • St. Clair
  • Union
  • Warson Woods

Home Solutions for Greater St. Louis

If you live in the Greater St. Louis area, you're in luck because there are home waste solutions available to you. We provide home waste collection services at competitive prices, along with a wide range of container sizes and flexible pickup schedules.

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Our service area includes Crystal Lake Park, Des Peres, Eureka, Festus, Lakeshire, Marble Hill, Pacific, Rock Hill, Scott City, St. Clair, Union, and Warson Woods in St. Louis County.

You can count on the knowledge and experience of our St. Louis based waste service professionals to provide trash and recycling services to meet your household's unique waste disposal needs.

To ensure safe and efficient service, please bag and tie all acceptable waste materials prior to placing items into your Waste Connections of Missouri garbage can.

Residents' Alley Service

Residents' Alley Service is a convenient option for those living in areas with alley access. Refuse collection is a year-round service, so you don't have to worry about your trash piling up during the winter months.

Yard Waste Collection is discontinued during Winter months, but collection resumes the first full week in March. This means you can enjoy the outdoors and garden without worrying about yard waste collection during the cold weather.

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In general, trash and recycling dumpsters are emptied on the first collection day, yard waste is emptied on the second collection day. This helps keep your neighborhood clean and tidy.

If you have a holiday schedule to follow, your trash collection days will shift accordingly. Be sure to check the holiday schedule to avoid any confusion.

Here's a quick reference guide to help you keep track of your alley service:

  • Refuse collection: year-round service
  • Yard Waste Collection: discontinued during Winter months, resumes in March
  • Trash and recycling dumpsters: emptied on the first collection day
  • Yard waste: emptied on the second collection day
  • Holiday schedule: collection days will shift

Billing and Services

Residential customers in St. Louis County can expect to receive their invoice by the first day of every quarter, and they can pay their bill online through the Waste Connections of Missouri website.

You can set up automatic bill pay arrangements online to make paying your trash bill a breeze. Just visit the ONLINE BILL PAY section of the website and follow the prompts.

Florissant residents 60 years of age or older may be eligible for a discounted trash service, which can save them a substantial amount on their bill. To see if you qualify, simply call Gateway Disposal at (314-900-2070).

If you have extra trash that doesn't fit within the 210 gallon limit, you'll be charged $2.75 per bag, but seniors only pay $1.50 per bag. Be sure to schedule this with their office 24 hours in advance and pay in advance as well.

Residential Billing

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Residential Billing is handled by Waste Connections of Missouri, who send invoices to customers by the first day of every quarter.

You can pay your bill online through the ONLINE BILL PAY section of their website, either as a one-time transaction or by setting up automatic bill payments.

The first invoice for new St. Louis County residential trash customers will arrive in the mail, and that's where you'll find the information to start paying your bill online.

Pay your bill online as soon as you receive your first invoice to avoid any late fees or penalties.

You can pay your bill online at any time, but it's a good idea to set up automatic payments to ensure you never miss a payment.

Unlimited

If you opt for the unlimited yard waste service, you'll pay $9.15 per month for as long as you keep the service for 12 consecutive months.

The senior rate for this service is $4.75 per month, which is a great option for eligible seniors.

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Your unlimited collection will be picked up once a week, and you can have up to 210 gallons of yard waste per pick-up if you're signed up for the full year.

If you're only signed up for three months at a time, the 210-gallon limit still applies.

Anything over the 210-gallon limit will be charged $2.75 per bag, or $1.50 per bag if you're eligible for the senior rate.

You'll need to schedule these extra bags with our office 24 hours in advance, and pay for them in advance as well.

To make things easier for our team, any limbs must be bundled in bundles no larger than 18 inches in diameter, no longer than 4 feet in length, or no thicker than 4 inches in diameter per limb.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I dispose of a lawn mower in St Louis County?

To dispose of a lawn mower in St. Louis County, drain the oil and gas and take it to a scrap metal company. Visit the Recycle Coach on the St. Louis County website to find a drop-off location near you.

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