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
AcceptedVehicle tires and trailer tires (BOAT-E program).
Normal load fee applies
Appliance
AcceptedRefrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, etc. (BOAT-E).
Normal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
AcceptedComputers, printers, phones and cords (BOAT-E).
Normal load fee applies
Paint
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.
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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
- South Transfer Station - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026