St. Louis Refuse Division collects residential trash weekly for buildings with six or fewer units using city-issued dumpsters placed in rear alleys. A monthly refuse service fee appears on the water bill, and set-out times are restricted to the collection day.
St. Louis City Revised Code Title 11 Chapter 11.02 and Refuse Division rules govern solid waste collection. The Refuse Division services one to six unit residential buildings through shared or private alley dumpsters on a weekly route, with route maps posted at stlouis-mo.gov. Single-family homes that lack alley access may receive wheeled carts. Residents pay a monthly refuse fee (set by Board of Aldermen ordinance, historically around $14 per month per unit) added to the water utility bill. Loose refuse on the ground, overflowing dumpsters, or setting bags out on non-collection days can generate Citizens Service Bureau (CSB) violations. Commercial properties and buildings with seven or more units must contract with private haulers licensed by the city.
Loose trash or missed bulk items can trigger a refuse violation notice and fines through the Department of Health, typically starting around $100 per offense and escalating.
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