St. Louis, Missouri resident guide
St. Louis trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulk item schedules, placement rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Collection is generally Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Roll cart households receive green cart trash on the first collection day; alley dumpsters are generally emptied on the first collection day.
Roll cart households receive blue cart recycling on the second collection day, Thursday or Friday. Alley service households use city recycling drop off locations rather than curbside recycling collection.
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How St. Louis service works
Use the city's address lookup to identify the property's bulk region. Region 1 is collected during the week of the first Monday, Region 2 the second Monday, Region 3 the third Monday, and Region 4 the fourth Monday of each month. Ordinary monthly pickup does not require a separate appointment.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Up to three eligible items may be set out during the assigned monthly bulk week. Smaller loose material must be contained or bundled; a container or bundle may not exceed 100 pounds, six feet in length, or two feet in diameter.
Place items out by 6 a.m. Monday of the assigned collection week and allow the entire week for collection. Curb service homes use the curb; alley service homes use the alley behind the home, away from refuse containers and without blocking the alley. Crews cannot enter private property.
Local detail that matters
What makes St. Louis service different
St. Louis bulk pickup is a collection week, not a single promised truck arrival day. The key steps are confirming the address's region, limiting the set out to three eligible items, and having everything in the correct curb or alley location by Monday morning.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Household furniture, appliances, bundled branches or logs, vehicle batteries, used motor oil, vehicle or trailer tires, and electronics such as computers, printers, telephones, and power cords are among the city's listed items. Refrigerator doors must be removed.
Not accepted
Railroad ties are not accepted because of creosote. Regular bagged refuse does not belong in the bulk pile, and bulky or BOAT E items must not be placed inside regular refuse containers. Remodeling debris and household hazardous waste use separate city disposal instructions.
Holiday collectionSt. Louis published exact Labor Day collection dates2026 schedule confirmed
Monday and Tuesday trash routes move one day later. Thursday and Friday recycling routes remain on their ordinary weekdays, while yard waste pauses until September 16.
Monday route
Monday trash is collected Tuesday, September 8. Thursday recycling stays Thursday.
Tuesday route
Tuesday trash is collected Wednesday, September 9. Friday recycling stays Friday.
Yard waste pauses longer
The City says yard waste collection resumes Wednesday, September 16.
Trash moves one day later
Monday and Tuesday roll cart trash routes use the published makeup dates.
- Monday route, Tuesday, September 8
- Tuesday route, Wednesday, September 9
Recycling remains on schedule
Thursday and Friday recycling routes keep their ordinary weekdays.
- Thursday, September 10
- Friday, September 11
Labor Day week yard waste pause
Yard waste resumes the following Wednesday.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
- Resumes Wednesday, September 16
Common questions
St. Louis collection FAQ
Which week is my St. Louis bulk pickup?
Use the official address lookup. The city divides addresses into four regions tied to the first, second, third, or fourth Monday of each month.
Can St. Louis collect appliances and electronics with bulk trash?
Yes, eligible BOAT E items are collected during the monthly bulk week. Keep them out of regular containers, remove refrigerator doors, and follow the city's preparation rules.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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