University City's Financial Rating Upgraded to AA+

University City, Missouri, March 31, 2014 – On March 28, Standard & Poor’s, a leading global credit rating, research and risk analysis firm, upgraded University City’s credit rating from “AA” to “AA+.” The rating upgrade was... Read on...

Shoeman Water Projects – We Turn Used Shoes Into Water!

Whole Foods Market - Galleria is partnering with the Shoeman Water Projects to host a shoe drive April 1-30th 2014!

Gather the shoes you don't wear anymore, rubber band or tie each pair together and bring them to:
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2014 Spring Bulk Item Collection begins in April!

Up to 7 household items must be placed curbside (not in the alley) by the Sunday night before collection begins in each area. Trucks make only one pass on each street during the week of collection. Call the Public Works and... Read on...

Yard Waste Stickers are Required on all Paper Bags

It's yard waste time! Residents must place leaves, twigs, plants or small brush in 30-gallon biodegradable bags and each bag must have a Yard Waste Sticker attached from January 1 to October 14 each year. Yard waste... Read on...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 26, 2014

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications... Read on...

We Need Your Ideas for Heman Park - Please complete the survey by April 18, 2014!

The City of University City is currently in the process of creating a master plan for Heman Park and its facilities. This master plan will propose improvements to the park and facilities. The City would like to hear input... Read on...

Missouri Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal

Missouri Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal (P2D2) sponsors medicine collection boxes at four Saint Louis County Police stations to provide a convenient, safe place for county residents to drop off the medicines they don’t... Read on...

Recycle Electronics at Best Buy

Best Buy offers the most comprehensive appliance and electronics recycling programs in the United States, and consumers recycle more appliances and electronics with Best Buy than any other retailer. The company collects more... Read on...

Trash/Recycling Collection Holiday Schedule

No trash/recycling collection on Monday, February 17, 2014 due to President's Day. City Hall will be closed. Trash and recycling collection will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The Monday trash/recycling routes will... Read on...

Permanent Electronics Recycling Drop Off Available in St. Louis County!

Ritenour High School and WITS offers a permanent electronics recycling drop off program the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 4 pm. Drop off acceptable items at 9100 St. Charles Rock Road. Fees may apply... Read on...

Spring Edition of the Lion Pages, the Newsletter to the Business Community, Now Available!

In this edition...Olive Boulevard projects, new businesses, Chamber of Commerce news, and information about a March 13 business forum regarding Olive Boulevard.

New Bring Conservation Home Program for University City!

University City residents have a new opportunity to save money, improve water quality and provide habitat for birds and butterflies all within their own landscapes. The St. Louis Audubon Society’s Bring Conservation Home... Read on...

Household Hazardous Waste Program Available

St. Louis County replaced the one-day collection events for household hazardous waste (HHW) with permanent HHW drop-off locations that opens on March 25, 2013. HHW includes paint, pesticides, motor oil, fluorescent tubes,... Read on...

Light Bulb Recycling

Batteries Plus+ accepts a variety of light bulbs for recycling. Their bulb recycling program includes compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), fluorescent tubes, circular fluorescent, u bend fluorescent, UV and germicidal... Read on...

Recycle in University City Parks

Recycling containers are now available in University City Parks! Residents and park visitors can recycle during special events or when just visiting the park. Look for the blue recycling containers and signs near the... Read on...