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1. What can I recycle at the curbside?

Newspaper, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, glass bottles and jars, aluminum, aerosol, steel/tin cans and plastics containers #1 through #5 and #7. All recyclable items can be placed inside the blue single stream recycling cart. Cardboard should be cut into smaller pieces to fit inside the recycling cart. Plastic shopping bags can be taken to your local grocery store for recycling.

2. When is the next bulk item (furniture/appliance) collection on my street?

Check the University City calendar for your specific collection date. The schedule is also available online. Enter "bulk item collection" in the search box. Contact the Public Works and Parks Department at 314-505-8560.

3. Who can help repair my water service line?

St. Louis County Public Works Department administers the Water Service Line Program. Contact the St. Louis County Public Works Department at (314) 615-8420. Please visit

4. How do I request curbside recycling service or a container?

Contact Public Works at 505-8560 to request a new recycling cart. You can also request repairs to the cart.

5. How do I request new trash collection service or a container?

Contact the Finance Department at 314-505-8544 to set up your new trash account. A trash cart will be delivered by the Public Works and Parks Department after your account has been set up. Request a repair to the trash or recycling cart by calling Public Works and Parks at 314-505-8560.

6. Where can I find information on mosquito control and West Nile Virus?

University City contracts with St. Louis County Vector Control for mosquito control services. Contact the Community Development Department at 314-505-8500 for additional information. St. Louis County Services

7. How do I find out more information on the Sewer Lateral Repair Program?

Contact Errol in the Public Works and Parks Department at 314-505-8571 or 314-505-8560 or email at etate@ucitymo.org. The sewer lateral program application can be downloaded from the University City website at www.ucitymo.org