City of Silex, Missouri

The following services, guidelines, and resource links are available specifically for the residents of the City of Silex.

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Set Out Time: 6:00 AM

Garbage Pickup

Container: One Meridian Waste 95-gallon Cart - included in service. Additional trash carts including weekly service are available to rent for an additional $3.00 per month for each additional cart.

Quantity: One (1) Cart. Only the contents within the trash cart are collected; no materials left outside the cart will be collected.

Frequency: Once per week, Friday

Materials Accepted:

Non-hazardous municipal solid waste

Weight Limits: 60 lbs.

95-gallon cart provided. All materials must be INSIDE the cart. Please bag waste before placing it in the cart.

Bulk Waste Pickup

Quantity: Meridian Waste will collect one (1) bulk waste item per week at no charge. Additional items are $30 per item.

Frequency: Collection is on the Friday service day and must be scheduled in advance.

Materials Accepted:

"Bulky" waste items are objects too big for the garbage cart, such as toilets, sinks, bicycles, mattresses, carpet, and large household furnishings.

Collection of ALL bulky items MUST be scheduled in advance by calling (314) 291–3131. Any material that is not properly contained, bundled, packaged, or is too large/heavy for two people to lift and move will NOT BE COLLECTED.

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

How to Place Carts Curbside

FAQs for City of Silex, MO

Is there a garbage cart rental fee?
There is no fee for the first 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 $25.00.

Is there a fee for an additional garbage cart?
Yes, there is an additional fee of $3.00 per month for an additional garbage cart.

Can I use my own cart for garbage?
No, you may not use your own cart for garbage.

Helpful Links:

To download or print the City of Silex Collection Guidelines, click here.

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