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Trash & Recycling
Residential trash and recycling service is provided by Republic Services. Each resident is responsible for establishing an account with
Republic Services and paying for service. Republic Services can be contacted at (636) 947-5959.
All residential accounts in good standing will receive one 65 gallon or 95 gallon trash cart, and one recycling cart at no charge. All residents must use the provided containers for trash and recycling pick up. Additional trash carts are available for lease from Republic Services at $3 per month.
Acceptable Recycling Material
BULK TRASH & OTHER ITEMS
Two bulk items can be picked up every Friday. Residents must contact Republic Services Customer Service by Wednesday of each week to notify them of the bulk trash.
One "white goods" item (e.g. appliances and hot water heaters) may be picked up at least once per month. Residents must contact Republic Services Customer Service to request the pick up.
YARD WASTE
Yard waste should be placed in unlined trash cans marked "yard waste" or with a large "X". Yard waste carts are also available for lease from Republic Services. Yard waste may also be discarded in brown paper yard waste bags. Brush must be tied in bundles. Bundles may be up to two feet in diameter by four feet in length.
Items NOT included in any pick up are: automotive parts, building materials, lumber, concrete, fencing, and railroad ties.
Service rate beginning January 1, 2023, is $60.21/quarter. Effective January 1, 2024, the rate will increase to $62.01/quarter. Waste receptacles are available for an additional charge. Recycling containers will be provided at no additional charge.
Senior Discount
Residents 62 years of age and older are eligible for a 35% senior discount on trash service. Discount does not apply to waste receptacle rental. Discounted senior rate as of January 1st, 2023, is $39.15/quarter. Effective January 1, 2024, the rate will increase to $40.32/quarter.
Republic Services Observed Holidays
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If the Holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling service will be provided one day later. If the Holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, there will be no change in service days.