Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri

The following services, guidelines, and resource links are available specifically for the residents of Unincorporated St. Louis County.

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Set Out Time: 6:00 AM

Garbage Pickup

Container: Hauler or customer provided cans

Quantity: One

Frequency: Once per week

Materials Accepted: Non-hazardous municipal solid waste

Weight Limits: 60 lbs. / bag or container

Additional 95-gallon cart rental available

Recycling Pickup

Container: Meridian Waste provided 65-gallon cart

Quantity: One

Frequency: Once per week

Materials Accepted:

Plastics 1,2,3,5,7 (no black plastics), aluminum, tin or steel cans, flattened cardboard, and mixed paper.

*Subscription service (available in some areas)

Yard Waste Pickup

Container: Customer provided cans, bags or bundles

Quantity: 6 bags or bundles or 3 cans (50 gallons or less)

Frequency: Once per week (March – November) 9 or 3 Month Programs available

Materials Accepted: Leaves, grass, branches

*Subscription service (available in some areas)

Bulk Waste Pickup

Frequency: Upon request.

Materials Accepted: Objects too big for the garbage cart, e.g., toilets, sinks, mattresses, carpet, fencing, and large household furnishings. No sofas with recliner chairs or hideaway sofas. Call to schedule. Cost per item.

Call hauler to schedule

White Goods / Appliance Pickup

Materials Accepted: Stove, washer, etc.

Cost per item, call hauler to schedule

Learn How You Can Recycle Right

Tips to Take and Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Items you can recycle.

Help us recycle right by only throwing these items into your recycling cart or bin.
Mixing garbage with recycling is costly for everyone. When in doubt, just throw it out (in the garbage, that is).

Local government recycling collection guidelines vary. Confirm before recycling.

Recyclable items: food cans, aluminum cans, mixed paper, cardboard, plastic

How to Place Carts Curbside

Close cart lid, point handle away from street, place on edge of street. Keep cart 3 feet away from all objects.

FAQs for Unincorporated St. Louis County, MO

Is there a garbage cart rental fee?
No, there is no garbage cart fee for one garbage cart.

Is there a cart delivery fee?
No, there is no cart delivery fee.

Is there a cart redelivery fee?
Yes, there is a cart redelivery fee of $15.00.

Is there a fee for an additional garbage cart?
Yes, there is an additional fee of $5.00 per month for an additional garbage cart.

Can I use my own cart for garbage?
Yes, you may use your own cart for garbage.

Can I use my own cart for recycling?
No, you may not use your own cart for recycling.

Helpful Links:

Click here to print, or download Collection Guidelines for Unincorporated St. Louis County.

Your Local Facility

17900 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Foristell, MO 63348

Phone: 314-291-3131
Email: [email protected]

Holidays Observed

New Year’s Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

* If the holiday occurs on or prior to your scheduled collection day, services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week