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City of St. Louis households do not all use one citywide trash date. Your address determines a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday service pattern, whether you use roll carts or alley containers, and which Monday begins your monthly bulk and BOAT-E collection week.
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This guide shows the fastest way to check today’s service, read the 2026 holiday calendar, prepare bulk items and yard waste, report missed collection, understand the current alley-recycling system, and avoid confusing St. Louis City with University City, unincorporated St. Louis County or Republic Services.
St. Louis City Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Quick Answer
Use the City’s address lookup for the final answer. City residential service is assigned as either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday. For roll-cart households, normal trash is collected early in the week and blue-cart recycling is collected on Thursday or Friday, depending on the assigned route. Holiday weeks can change those dates.
Monthly bulk and BOAT-E pickup is also address-specific. The City divides St. Louis into four bulk regions: Region 1 begins on the first Monday of the month, Region 2 on the second Monday, Region 3 on the third Monday and Region 4 on the fourth Monday.
Residents with alley containers must note a major current change: alley recycling ended in August 2025. Former blue alley recycling dumpsters are now used for landfill trash, while recyclable material must be taken to an official drop-off location. Roll-cart recycling continues.
St. Louis City Trash Pickup Schedule Today
“Trash pickup today” depends on the complete address, service type, waste stream and holiday calendar. A Monday/Thursday address does not automatically receive household trash on both days, and an alley household does not use the same recycling method as a roll-cart household.
St. Louis service-day starting checker
1. Match the address
Use the exact street address. A neighborhood, ZIP code or nearby building can have a different service arrangement.
2. Check the holiday PDF
Holiday adjustments differ between Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday customers.
3. Identify the waste stream
Trash, recycling, seasonal yard waste and monthly bulk each follow different rules.
How to Find Your Official St. Louis Collection Days
The official “My Pickup” address tool is the fastest and safest place to find household trash, recycling, yard-waste and monthly bulk information.
- Open the official City address lookup. Use the full service address—not only a ZIP code, ward or neighborhood.
- Confirm the two-day route pattern. The address will show either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday service.
- Identify roll-cart or alley service. Container type changes where trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk material belong.
- Write down the bulk region or pickup week. Bulk is monthly, and the collection week begins with a specific Monday of the month.
- Check the holiday calendar before setting anything out. Use the PDF matching the normal Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday route.
After preparing the address, use the official tool for the final route result.
Open Official My Pickup Call 314-622-4800Roll-Cart Service vs. Alley-Container Service
St. Louis has two noticeably different residential collection systems. The container at the property determines what instructions apply.
| Service detail | Roll-cart household | Alley-container household |
|---|---|---|
| Normal route pattern | Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday. | Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, confirmed by address. |
| Household trash | Place household refuse in the assigned trash cart for the normal trash collection. | Place ordinary landfill trash in the City alley dumpster serving the property. |
| Recycling | Weekly blue-cart recycling continues. Place acceptable items loose, clean and dry. | Alley recycling ended in August 2025. Use official residential drop-off recycling sites. |
| Former blue alley dumpster | Not applicable. | Former blue dumpsters are now used for landfill trash and collected with brown trash dumpsters. |
| Yard waste | Use the green yard-waste cart on the seasonal Wednesday route. | Use the designated alley yard-waste container on the address schedule. |
| Bulk placement | Place eligible items at the curb. | Place eligible items in the alley behind the home, away from refuse containers. |
St. Louis City Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
The City publishes two separate 2026–2028 calendars: one for Monday/Thursday routes and one for Tuesday/Friday routes. During holiday weeks, roll-cart collection changes and yard waste is not collected.
| 2026 City observance | Date | What residents should do |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Use the route-specific PDF; Thursday service is directly affected. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19 | Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday routes use adjusted dates. |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 16 | Official 2026 notice moved normal Monday trash to Tuesday and normal Tuesday trash to Wednesday. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Use the official calendar; the City issued a 2026 adjustment notice. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19 | Friday recycling service is directly affected; use the correct route calendar. |
| Independence Day observance | Friday, July 3 | The City adjusted roll-cart service for the Friday observance. |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7 | Check the route-specific PDF before the holiday week. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11 | A midweek observance may affect the two route groups differently. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26 | Thursday and later collection must be confirmed from the PDF. |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 27 | Friday service may use a special makeup arrangement. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Use the Christmas-week dates in the official route calendar. |
The official page explains which PDF matches the property and is the final source for exact alternate collection dates.
Open 2026–2028 Holiday CalendarsSt. Louis City Bulk Pickup Schedule 2026
City bulk collection is monthly and region-based. It is not an appointment system for normal eligible residential items, and it does not run on the weekly trash day.
Region 1
Bulk collection week begins on the first Monday of the month.
Region 2
Bulk collection week begins on the second Monday of the month.
Region 3
Bulk collection week begins on the third Monday of the month.
Region 4
Bulk collection week begins on the fourth Monday of the month.
How to Prepare City Bulk Items
- Confirm the region through My Pickup. Do not estimate the region from a neighborhood map screenshot.
- Limit the set-out to no more than three eligible items. A room-size cleanout or construction pile requires another disposal option.
- Place items out by 6:00 AM Monday of the collection week. The crew can collect on any day during that assigned week.
- Use the correct placement location. Curbside customers use the curb. Alley customers use the alley behind the home.
- Keep the pile away from City containers. The collection vehicle needs safe access to both the bulk material and normal refuse containers.
Common Eligible Bulk Items
Furniture
Sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, mattresses and similar household furnishings.
Household appliances
Large household appliances use the City’s BOAT-E collection rules. Remove refrigerator doors.
Large household pieces
Eligible household material must remain within the three-item limit and be safely prepared.
St. Louis BOAT-E Collection: Batteries, Oil, Appliances, Tires and Electronics
St. Louis groups several special residential items under the BOAT-E name. These items should not be hidden in ordinary trash or dropped beside a dumpster outside the correct monthly collection week.
| BOAT-E letter | Material | Preparation guidance |
|---|---|---|
| B | Automotive batteries | Keep upright, protect damaged terminals and separate from loose household garbage. |
| O | Used motor oil | Use a sealed, clearly identifiable container. Never pour oil into an alley, gutter or storm drain. |
| A | Appliances | Remove refrigerator doors. Keep appliances accessible without blocking dumpsters. |
| T | Tires | Keep tires separate from ordinary furnishings and confirm any quantity restriction. |
| E | Electronics | Keep electronics dry and remove personal data where applicable. |
St. Louis City Yard Waste Pickup Schedule
City yard-waste collection is seasonal. The Refuse Division operates weekly service during spring, summer and fall, and discontinues collection from December through February.
Roll-cart households
Place loose yard waste directly into the green City cart for the seasonal Wednesday collection.
Alley households
Use the designated yard-waste dumpster tied to the address schedule. Do not use ordinary trash dumpsters.
Winter suspension
Normal yard-waste collection is discontinued during December, January and February.
St. Louis Recycling Schedule and Alley Change in 2026
The correct recycling method now depends on container type. Roll-cart recycling continues, but shared alley recycling ended in August 2025.
Roll-cart recycling
- Use the blue recycling roll cart.
- Place acceptable recyclables loose—not inside plastic bags.
- Keep material clean and dry.
- Collection is normally Thursday or Friday, based on the address route.
- Holiday dates may move.
Alley-area recycling
- Shared alley recycling dumpsters are no longer used for recycling.
- Former blue alley dumpsters are now landfill-trash containers.
- Use an official residential drop-off recycling location.
- Most listed drop-off sites are accessible around the clock, but confirm the chosen site.
- Businesses and non-City residents may not use resident-only sites.
How to Report a Missed St. Louis Trash Pickup
Before reporting, make sure the date was correct, the waste stream matched that date and a holiday did not change the schedule.
- Recheck the address schedule. Confirm the normal collection date and whether the address uses roll carts or alley containers.
- Check the holiday calendar. Use the PDF that matches the Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday route.
- Confirm the correct material. Household trash, recycling, yard waste and monthly bulk are separate services.
- Document the location and conditions. Record the address or intersection and describe the uncollected container or material.
- Submit a Citizens’ Service Bureau request. File online or call 314-622-4800. There is no reporting fee.
- Save the request ID. The City sends an email with a request number that can be used to check status.
Do Not Confuse a Missed Pickup With Illegal Dumping
Furniture or debris abandoned on a vacant lot, public right-of-way or another person’s property is an illegal-dumping issue—not an ordinary missed collection.
St. Louis Residential Transfer Station Drop-Off
City residents can use official transfer stations for approved trash, yard waste, remodeling debris and other eligible material. This can be useful when the item is not suitable for curbside collection or cannot wait for the monthly bulk week.
North Transfer Station
71 Angelica Street
Use only for approved City-resident material and confirm current entry rules before loading a vehicle.
South Transfer Station
4100 South 1st Street
Also serves as a listed recycling drop-off location.
St. Louis Residential Refuse Fee and Service Eligibility
The City’s published residential solid-waste service fee is $14 per month per dwelling unit. It is tied to the water-refuse bill and covers the City’s comprehensive residential program.
| Property situation | How City guidance applies | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Standard residence with active City water | The City assumes the dwelling is occupied or capable of producing solid waste. | Use the address lookup and City residential collection system. |
| Tenant pays water bill | The refuse-service charge is also billed to the tenant. | Check the combined water-refuse statement. |
| Landlord pays water bill | The refuse-service charge is billed to the landlord. | Ask the landlord how the property’s collection account is managed. |
| Condominium with association water billing | The association normally receives and pays the refuse charge. | Confirm container and bulk-placement rules with the association. |
| Commercial property | The City does not provide solid-waste service for non-residential uses. | Arrange service with a licensed private hauler. |
| Mixed-use property | Private-hauler arrangements may be required for the entire property. | Property management should coordinate with the Refuse Commissioner. |
| Private residential hauling | City billing does not stop automatically. | Submit the signed licensed-hauler contract and receive City approval. |
City of St. Louis, University City, St. Louis County or Republic?
The suggested search terms describe four different service systems. Select the jurisdiction connected to the property—not the nearest familiar city name.
City of St. Louis
Municipal Refuse Division, City address lookup, $14 monthly residential fee and monthly region-based bulk service.
University City
Own Public Works collection, weekly cart service, separate bulk zones, leaf routes and billing.
St. Louis County
Unincorporated trash districts have assigned haulers. Incorporated municipalities may run or contract their own service.
Republic Services
A private hauler serving some County districts, municipalities and private accounts—not every St. Louis address.
University City Trash Pickup Schedule
University City is not part of the City of St. Louis Refuse Division. It operates its own collection vehicles, transfer station, billing, bulk zones and holiday rules.
| University City service | Official rule | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly carts | Trash, recycling and yard waste are collected on the assigned weekly route. | Set carts out by 6:30 AM or after 4:00 PM the day before. |
| Cart return | Carts must be removed from the curb by 9:00 PM on collection day. | Do not leave carts permanently at the street. |
| Cart access | Place the cart within four feet of the curb and keep four feet clear around it. | Avoid cars, poles, trees and another cart. |
| Cart capacity | Published capacity is 200 pounds. | Do not overload or allow material to spill out. |
| Yard waste | Use 30-gallon brown biodegradable paper bags; stickers are no longer required. | Bundle brush no larger than 4 feet by 2 feet, with branches no thicker than 3 inches. |
| Normal bulk program | Twice yearly by West, Central or East zone. | Put items out Sunday night before the assigned collection week. |
| Bulk limit | No more than three large items or seven smaller items. | Place material one to three feet from the curb and clear of parked cars. |
| Holiday rule | When an observed holiday falls on or before the normal day, remaining routes move one day later and Saturday is added. | Check the University City calendar before set-out. |
University City Special Paid Bulk Pickup
Residents who do not want to wait for the spring or fall zone collection can request a special pickup for eligible household bulk items.
- The fee is $25 per item.
- The maximum charge is $200 for up to 10 items.
- Payment is required before scheduling.
- The City schedules collection about seven days after receiving the application and payment.
- Paid pickups are scheduled on Tuesday or Friday.
- Items should be placed at the curb within 24 hours of the confirmed pickup.
Trash Pickup in St. Louis County
St. Louis County does not use the City of St. Louis route calendar. Unincorporated areas are divided into trash districts with assigned private haulers, while incorporated cities may operate or contract their own systems.
- Confirm whether the property is incorporated. A postal address containing “St. Louis” does not prove that it is inside the City of St. Louis.
- Check the County trash district. Unincorporated properties should use the County district information to identify the assigned hauler.
- Contact the assigned hauler for the exact route. Household, recycling, yard-waste, bulk and holiday rules can vary by district.
- Escalate unresolved district issues to the County. Keep the address, district, hauler name and previous service-request information ready.
Republic Trash Service Schedule
Republic Services serves some St. Louis County trash districts, municipal contracts and private accounts, but it is not the universal hauler for St. Louis City or every County address.
Use the service address
Republic’s schedule tool requires the account or service location to show the correct trash and recycling dates.
Check holiday updates
Private-hauler holiday changes can differ from St. Louis City and University City rules.
Confirm assigned-hauler status
If the address is in unincorporated County, ask the County whether Republic is the assigned district hauler.
Common St. Louis Trash Pickup Mistakes
Using the wrong jurisdiction
City, County, University City and Republic schedules are not interchangeable.
Using an alley dumpster for recycling
Alley recycling ended in 2025. Use a residential drop-off location.
Missing the bulk week
City bulk is monthly by region and must be out by Monday morning.
Putting out too much
City bulk allows no more than three items. University City uses different limits.
Bagging City yard waste
St. Louis City says yard waste goes directly into the green cart or designated alley dumpster.
Assuming a simple holiday delay
Use the official calendar matching the route pattern.
Official St. Louis Trash and Recycling Contacts
City My Pickup Lookup
Address-specific trash, recycling, yard-waste and bulk information.
Citizens’ Service Bureau
314-622-4800 for missed collection, route questions, billing and refuse issues.
Refuse Division Email
refuse@stlouis-mo.gov; office at 1900 Hampton Avenue.
City Recycling Section
314-772-4646 for roll-cart recycling and drop-off program questions.
University City Public Works
314-505-8560 for carts, routes, bulk items and University City solid waste.
St. Louis County Trash Districts
314-615-HAUL for unincorporated district and assigned-hauler questions.
Related Trash Pickup Help
Trash Pickup Help Tools
Use the verified internal tools page for holiday-delay logic, bulk-item decisions, missed-pickup troubleshooting and waste-sorting help.
St. Louis Trash Pickup Schedule FAQs
What days is trash collected in the City of St. Louis?
The address is assigned either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday service. Use the official My Pickup lookup to identify the normal trash, recycling, yard-waste and bulk schedule.
Is there St. Louis City trash pickup today?
Check the exact address, normal route, service type and holiday calendar. A weekday alone is not enough to confirm service.
What is the St. Louis City trash pickup phone number?
Call the Citizens’ Service Bureau at 314-622-4800 for route questions, missed collection and residential refuse problems.
How does St. Louis roll-cart recycling work?
Roll-cart recycling continues weekly. Place acceptable recyclables loose, clean and dry in the blue cart. Normal service is Thursday or Friday according to the address route.
Does St. Louis still collect recycling from alley dumpsters?
No. Alley recycling ended in August 2025. Residents with alley service should use an official residential drop-off recycling location.
How do I find my St. Louis bulk pickup week?
Use the official My Pickup address lookup. City bulk regions begin on the first, second, third or fourth Monday of the month.
How many bulk items can St. Louis City residents place out?
The City instructs residents to place no more than three eligible items out for the assigned monthly bulk week.
When should St. Louis City bulk items be set out?
Place eligible items out by 6:00 AM on Monday of the assigned collection week. Curb customers use the curb; alley customers use the alley behind the home.
Does St. Louis collect yard waste in winter?
Normal yard-waste collection is discontinued during December, January and February and returns during the spring season.
Is yard waste collected during St. Louis holiday weeks?
No. The City’s schedule guidance states that yard waste is not collected during holiday weeks.
How do I report a missed St. Louis trash pickup?
Confirm the schedule and holiday status, then submit a Citizens’ Service Bureau request online or call 314-622-4800. Save the emailed request ID.
What is included in the St. Louis residential refuse fee?
The published $14 monthly per-dwelling fee covers the comprehensive residential program, including trash, roll-cart or drop-off recycling, seasonal yard waste, monthly bulk service and residential transfer-station benefits.
Is the University City trash schedule the same as St. Louis City?
No. University City operates its own weekly route, cart rules, twice-yearly bulk zones, leaf collection and holiday-delay system.
How early must University City carts be outside?
University City says carts must be curbside by 6:30 AM or may be placed out after 4:00 PM on the day before collection.
How does University City bulk pickup work?
Normal bulk pickup occurs twice yearly by West, Central or East area. Residents may place up to three large or seven smaller eligible items out by Sunday night before the assigned collection week.
Does St. Louis County use the City trash schedule?
No. Unincorporated County properties use assigned trash districts and private haulers. Incorporated municipalities may have their own contracts or departments.
Is Republic Services the hauler for every St. Louis County address?
No. Republic serves certain districts, municipal contracts and private accounts. Confirm the assigned hauler through St. Louis County or the property’s service account.
Your Final St. Louis Collection Plan
Start with the complete service address. Confirm whether the property is in St. Louis City, University City, unincorporated St. Louis County or another municipality.
For City service, save the Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday pattern, identify roll-cart or alley service and record the monthly bulk region. Use the matching official holiday PDF before every observed holiday.
Remember that City alley recycling has ended, City yard waste is seasonal and City bulk is limited to three items placed out by Monday morning of the assigned week.
Report unresolved City collection issues through the Citizens’ Service Bureau and save the request ID. Contact University City, St. Louis County or Republic directly when those systems serve the address.
Independent-site disclosure
Trash-Pickup.org is an independent public-information website. It does not operate refuse trucks, control routes, manage utility accounts, schedule County haulers or represent any government agency or waste company.
Official rules and links reviewed August 6, 2026. Confirm exact holiday dates, live disruptions and address-level service before set-out.
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