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City of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
The following services, guidelines, and resource links are available specifically for the residents of the City of Lake Saint Louis.
Set Out Time: 6:00 AM - Trash, recycling, and yard waste are all collected on the same day
Garbage Pickup
Container: Meridian Waste provided 95- or 65- gallon cart and / or customer container
Frequency: Once per week
Materials Accepted:
Containerized, non-hazardous municipal solid waste
Weight Limits: 60 lbs. / container
Containerized waste only; Please call Meridian Waste if you need a cart.
Recycling
Container: Meridian Waste provided 95 or 65-gallon cart
Quantity: One (1) single-stream recycling cart
Frequency: Once per week
Materials Accepted:
Plastics labeled #s 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7; aluminum, tin, and steel cans; corrugated cardboard (flattened); and mixed paper. Flattened boxes can be placed next to the container when container is full and measures less than 3 ft by 3ft in length. Do NOT place boxes inside of each other for collection.
ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN, with non-paper items rinsed and labels removed. NO glass, plastic bags, plastic films, or construction materials. Do NOT bag recyclable materials.
Yard Waste Pickup
Container: Customer provided cans / biodegradable paper bags
Quantity: Once per week
Materials Accepted:
Leaves, grass, limbs and branches (bundled) less than 4 ft in length or 4 inch diameter
Weight Limits: 60 lbs. / bag or container
Bulk Waste Pickup
Quantity: One item per week at no charge
Frequency: Once per week
Materials Accepted:
Large items like toilets, sinks, mattresses, carpet, fencing, and big household furnishings
Weight Limits: Safe for two men to pick up
$20 per additional item. Call to schedule.
White Goods / Appliance Pickup
Materials Accepted:
Stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.
Cost per item. Call to schedule.
Explosion Danger!
Lithium-ion batteries (the kind in cell phones, laptops, tablets) easily catch fire or explode when crushed, even if they're “dead”!
NEVER put them in the Garbage OR Recycling.
Instead, find a safe, authorized drop-off center near you using the Battery Network Locator.
Lithium Batteries
Learn How You Can Recycle Right
Tips to Take and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Items you can recycle.
Help us recycle right by only throwing these items into your recycling cart or bin. Mixing garbage with recycling is costly for everyone. When in doubt, just throw it out (in the garbage, that is).
Local government recycling collection guidelines vary. Confirm before recycling.
How to Place Carts Curbside
FAQs for City of Lake Saint Louis, MO
Is there a garbage cart rental fee?
No, there is no rental fee for one garbage cart.
Is there a recycling cart rental fee?
No, there is no rental fee for one recycling cart.
Is there a cart delivery fee?
No, there is no cart delivery fee.
Is there a cart redelivery fee?
Yes, there is a cart redelivery fee of $15.00.
Is there a fee for an additional garbage cart?
Yes, there is an additional fee of $4.50 per month for an additional garbage cart.
Is there a fee for an additional recycling cart?
Yes, there is an additional fee of $4.50 per month for an additional recycling cart.
Can I use my own cart for garbage?
Yes, you may use your own cart for garbage.
Still want to recycle your glass?
Glass is not accepted in the curbside recycling program due to it being a common contaminant in the recycling stream. You can still recycle glass at your nearest recycling center.
GREEN TAG CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
Meridian Waste will be using green tags to educate residents and keep the recycling stream clean and free from contaminants. If you receive a green tag on your cart, that means there are incorrect items in your recycling cart that have contaminated the stream. Upon receiving a green tag, please remove the incorrect items and reset your cart at the curb on your next recycling pickup day. We appreciate your cooperation.
Helpful Links:
To download or print the City of Lake Saint Louis Collection Guidelines, click here.
Have a recycling question? Visit Common Recycling Questions & Answers.
The City of Lake Saint Louis has additional helpful information on their website.
Your Local Facility
17900 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Foristell, MO 63348
Phone: 314-291-3131
Email: [email protected]
Holidays Observed
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
* If the holiday occurs on or prior to your scheduled collection day, services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week