Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up

St. Louis, MO bulk trash pickup

City of St. Louis Refuse Division · Some details are still being checked.

Who

City of St. Louis residents served by the Refuse Division.

How

Scheduled pickup. Bulk items are picked up once a month during your area's set week. Crews have the whole week after the indicated Monday. No booking needed. Put items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

Call 314-622-4800

Cost

Included in the $14 per month per unit solid waste fee, billed quarterly on the water bill.

Checked

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Limited

Counts toward the three-item limit.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Limited

Refrigerator doors must be removed.

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Electronics

Limited

Computers, printers, phones and cords may be set out in the alley during bulk week.

Tire

Limited

Vehicle tires accepted as BOAT-E items during bulk week.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Limited

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Up to three items per pickup. Bundles or containers must not exceed 100 lbs, 6 ft long or 2 ft in diameter.

Set-out rules

Curb for curbside homes, alley behind the home for alley homes, away from trash containers and not blocking the alley. Collectors cannot take items from private property.

Not accepted

Railroad ties
Motor oil and vehicle batteries (see household hazardous waste options)

Other options

City residents may use city transfer stations for drop-off; see the Residential Refuse Drop Off page.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in St. Louis?

City of St. Louis residents served by the Refuse Division.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in St. Louis?

Bulk items are picked up once a month during your area's set week. Crews have the whole week after the indicated Monday. No booking needed. Put items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in St. Louis?

Included in the $14 per month per unit solid waste fee, billed quarterly on the water bill.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in St. Louis?

Up to three items per pickup. Bundles or containers must not exceed 100 lbs, 6 ft long or 2 ft in diameter.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in St. Louis?

Railroad ties, Motor oil and vehicle batteries (see household hazardous waste options).

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026

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