Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Clean and dry paper, cardboard, cartons (think milk or broth), and household containers made of glass, metal and plastic. All recyclable items can be placed directly inside the blue single stream recycling cart - do not bag your materials. Plastic shopping bags can be taken to your local grocery store for recycling.
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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.Public Works
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St. Louis County Public Works Department administers the Water Service Line Program. Contact the St. Louis County Public Works Department at (314) 615-8420.Public Works
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Contact Public Works at 505-8560 to request a new recycling cart. You can also request repairs to the cart.Public Works
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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.Public Works
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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.Public Works
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Contact Program Administrator in the Public Works and Parks Department at 314-505-8560 . The sanitary sewer lateral program application can be downloaded here.
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Yes, special blue recycling containers are available in the pavilion areas at Heman, Fogerty and Millar Parks.Public Works
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As of March 11th, yard waste stickers are no longer required to be attached to each biodegradable yard waste bag. Please contact the Public Works and Parks Department at 314-505-8650, with any additional questions.
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There are several ways to safely dispose of and recycle electronics and appliances. Best Buy stores, Batteries Plus stores, and Spectrum-ECycle are a few places that accept small electronics.Public Works
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Some hazardous chemicals and materials can be dropped off at the St. Louis County Household Hazardous Waste facility locate at 291 E. Hoffmeister, St. Louis, MO 63125 or 4100 Seven Hills Dr. 63033. Visit the program website at www.hhwstl.com for a list of acceptable materials and program guidelines, or call 314-615-8958 for more information.Public Works