Refuse containers in St. Louis must be stored behind the front building line, kept closed, and not overflowing. Shared dumpsters must have functional lids and be maintained free of debris under Title 11 property maintenance provisions.
St. Louis Title 11 (Health and Welfare) and Title 25 (Building and Housing) require that all refuse receptacles be covered with tight-fitting lids, watertight, and stored to the rear of the front building line. Overflowing containers, loose refuse, and scattered materials within 5 feet of a dumpster are property maintenance violations chargeable to the property owner. The Department of Health issues notices through the Problem Properties and Refuse enforcement teams. Alleys with heavy contamination may be added to targeted cleanup sweeps. Property owners of shared dumpsters must coordinate usage and are collectively responsible for conditions at the dumpster pad.
Notice of Violation first, then fines starting at $100 per day until corrected. Unabated conditions can support a health nuisance abatement with city cleanup billed to the owner.
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