Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule in St. Peters, MO

St. Peters, Missouri provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residents. The city aims to offer innovative and cost-effective waste management services focused on recycling, reducing, and reusing materials.

This article explains the trash, recycling, and yard waste collection schedule for households in St. Peters. It also provides information on bulk item pickup, drop-off recycling, yard waste disposal, and more.

Trash Collection

• Trash is collected weekly on assigned collection days. Most residents have trash collection on Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Trash must be placed in city-provided trash carts by 6AM on collection days. Carts should be 3-5 feet away from mailboxes, cars, etc.

• Trash carts must be removed from the curb by 10PM on collection day.

• Extra trash must be in bags next to carts, not overflowing. Bags should not exceed 40 pounds.

2022 Trash Holiday Schedule

Trash collection is delayed by one day after these holidays:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – May 30
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – September 5
• Thanksgiving Day – November 24
• Christmas Day – December 25

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is collected weekly on assigned collection days, alternating with trash collection. Most households have recycling collection on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• Recycleables must be placed in city-provided blue recycling bags by 6AM on collection day. Up to 5 bags can be collected per household weekly.

• Plastic bags, plastic film, and styrofoam cannot be recycled in blue bags. Take these materials to drop-off recycling locations.

Accepted Recycleables

• Paper, cardboard, cartons
• Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs
• Glass bottles and jars
• Aluminum cans and clean foil
• Steel cans and empty aerosol cans

2022 Recycling Holiday Schedule

Recycling collection is delayed by one day after these holidays:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – May 30
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – September 5
• Thanksgiving Day – November 24
• Christmas Day – December 25

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected weekly on assigned collection days from March 1 to December 15. Collection is suspended in winter months.

• Yard waste must be placed in city-provided brown yard waste carts or bundled in paper yard waste bags.

• Brush and branches must be bundled securely with rope or twine in 4-foot lengths. Bundles should not exceed 40 pounds.

Accepted Yard Waste

• Grass clippings
• Leaves
• Garden waste
• Brush and branches
• Christmas trees

Bulky Item Pickup

• Bulky items like furniture and appliances can be collected curbside by request.

• Up to 4 bulky items can be collected per household per collection day.

• Pickup must be scheduled 3-5 business days in advance. Call 636-970-1456 or submit a request form online.

• Appliances containing refrigerants require prepaid appliance tags purchased from City Hall.

Drop-Off Recycling

The Recycle City drop-off center accepts the following materials:

• Plastic bags and film
• Styrofoam
• Appliances
• Electronics
• Scrap metal
• Household hazardous waste
• Clothing and textiles
• Tires

Recycle City
131 Ecology Drive
Hours: Mon-Sat 8AM–4PM

Yard Waste Disposal

• The Earth Centre accepts yard waste like brush, leaves, and grass clippings for free disposal from St. Peters residents.

• Proof of residency is required – bring a driver’s license and a current utility bill.

• Commercial yard waste disposal is also available for a fee.

St. Peters Earth Centre
1701 Salt River Road
Hours: Mon-Sat 8AM–4PM

For more information on trash, recycling, and yard waste services in St. Peters, visit the city’s website or download the STP Collects app. Contact the Solid Waste Division at 636-970-1456 or [email protected] with any additional questions.