City of St. Louis residents only (up to 12 loads a year). Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (renters: any recent utility bill; the property owner must pay the Solid Waste Fee). Load must fit a half-ton pickup (max 5 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft high); no dump trucks, stake-bodies, or truck-plus-trailer combos. Rental trucks allowed. Commercial or hauling-for-hire loads are rejected.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Call to confirmThe North station's page lists the BOAT-E program, while the South station's page says BOAT-E items are accepted at the South station only; call to confirm.
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
LimitedShrubs and tree limbs no larger than 6 inches across and 4 feet long.
Item price: call to confirm
Construction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
No extra charge: service is included in the residential Solid Waste Collection Fee.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
City of St. Louis residents only (up to 12 loads a year). Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (renters: any recent utility bill; the property owner must pay the Solid Waste Fee). Load must fit a half-ton pickup (max 5 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft high); no dump trucks, stake-bodies, or truck-plus-trailer combos. Rental trucks allowed. Commercial or hauling-for-hire loads are rejected.
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: No
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
Closed City-observed holidays; weekend service ended June 30, 2023. Refuse Division office line 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Waste from outside the City of St. Louis
- Commercial or business waste
- Charity, church or nonprofit waste
- Household hazardous waste
- Anti-freeze
- Auto parts
- Asbestos
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Dead animals
- Dirt
- Drums, barrels or tanks
- Enclosed containers
Free options
Free to City residents (up to 12 loads per year); paid through the Solid Waste fee on the water bill.
More in St. Louis City
South Transfer Station (City of St. Louis) ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · St. Louis
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Residential Refuse Drop Off - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- North Transfer Station - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026