St. Louis Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
St. Louis recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Paper
- Plastic bottles and containers
- Metal food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Cardboard
- Food and beverage cartons
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Yard waste in recycling containers
- Automotive batteries
- Used motor oil
- Hazardous household materials
- Bulky items or electronics in roll carts
Can you recycle these items in St. Louis?
Can you recycle cardboard in St. Louis?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in St. Louis?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle glass in St. Louis?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in St. Louis?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in St. Louis?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of St. Louis Department of Streets Refuse Division · municipal dpw
Phone: (314) 622-4800
1900 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
These collection rules cover Zone St. Louis Citywide Refuse & Recycling Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in St. Louis, MO?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out 5:00 AM (set out by 5:00 AM; retrieve by 9:00 PM). These rules apply to Zone St. Louis Citywide Refuse & Recycling Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in St. Louis?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone St. Louis Citywide Refuse & Recycling Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in St. Louis?
Monthly bulk collection during designated week; place items out by 6:00 AM on Monday The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (314) 622-4800 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone St. Louis Citywide Refuse & Recycling Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in St. Louis?
The listed accepted materials are Paper, Plastic bottles and containers, Metal food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars, Cardboard, Food and beverage cartons. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, Yard waste in recycling containers, Automotive batteries, Used motor oil, Hazardous household materials, Bulky items or electronics in roll carts. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone St. Louis Citywide Refuse & Recycling Routes.