Public Works 

PUBLIC WORKS OVERVIEW

The Public Works Department provides the physical facilities (infrastructure) and services that serves the public needs. The major infrastructure facilities and properties include 80 center-line miles of street, 110 miles of sidewalk, 160 vehicles, 408 city-owned street lights, and 5,300 regulatory and street name signs.

​​Many of the services that touch our residents everyday lives are managed under the Public Works Department umbrella. 
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​Traditional city services such as street lighting, sanitation, recycling, construction management, fleet, facilities and engineering services, are provided under the auspices of the Public Works Department. In addition to these traditional services, the City operates one of the state's oldest running recycling programs.

Effective March 11, 2025 University City yard waste stickers are NO LONGER REQUIRED!

The City of University City is pleased to announce that, effective March 11, 2025, residents are no longer required to purchase yard waste stickers for yard waste collection. This change follows the passage of a new ordinance by the City Council at its meeting on March 10, 2025.

The removal of the yard waste sticker requirement is part of the City's ongoing efforts to streamline waste collection services and reduce costs for residents. Residents can continue to place yard waste at the curb in accordance with existing collection guidelines.

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  2. Solid Waste DEPARTMENT
  3. Flood: Missouri Information

Administration & Engineering Division

The administrative & engineering office is located on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 6801 Delmar Boulevard. Mirela Celaj heads the department as Director of Public Works. This division is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and staff. Staff provides right-of-way management services associated with the planning, design, construction and control of public streets, sidewalks, and bridges within the City, administration of the recycling programs, the Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repair Program, inspections of all public properties and general support of other City departments as related to these functions. The division is also responsible for all capital improvement programs. Please contact Mirela Celaj, Director at 314-505-8560. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact 314-505-8560.