St. Louis residents can schedule bulk pickup through the Citizens Service Bureau or drop off items at the city Household Hazardous Waste and bulk waste facilities. Most appliances, furniture, and yard waste require advance scheduling; dumping bulk items in alleys is illegal dumping.
The Refuse Division offers periodic bulk collection for city-serviced addresses via CSB request at 314-622-4800 or the online portal. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, and non-CFC appliances; tires, electronics, and hazardous waste are handled separately. CFC-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, window AC units) need a freon tag arranged in advance. Yard waste is accepted at the Forestry Division bagged in kraft paper; leaf pickup runs each fall. The City Bulk Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste events provide free drop-off for residents with proof of address. Placing bulk items in or next to alley dumpsters outside a scheduled pickup is illegal dumping under Title 11, with fines starting at $500 and potential arrest.
Illegal dumping of bulk items is a Title 11 violation with fines from $500 to $1,000 per incident and cleanup cost reimbursement. The Neighborhood Stabilization Office monitors hot-spot alleys with cameras.
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