Default rule and exceptions
The City picks up bulky items once a month, up to three items, and the service is included in the solid waste services fee of $14 per month per unit collected quarterly on the water bill.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Picks up bulky items once a month, up to three items (household furniture, appliances, bundled branches, logs, etc.), as part of the solid waste services program. |
| Property owner | Pays the $14 per month per dwelling unit solid waste services fee, collected quarterly on the water bill; bulk pickup is included in it. |
| Exceptions | Railroad ties are not accepted because the wood is soaked in creosote. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 17, 2026.
Bulky items are picked up once a month. Service is included in your solid waste services fee ($14/month/unit), collected quarterly on your water bill.
Accepted items include up to three (3) items (may include household furniture, appliances, bundled branches, logs, etc.)
The City has a comprehensive solid waste services program that provides citizens with an exceptional residential trash service at $14 per month per dwelling unit
Railroad ties are not accepted because the wood is soaked in creosote.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in St. Louis, MO?
The city / utility. Picks up bulky items once a month, up to three items (household furniture, appliances, bundled branches, logs, etc.), as part of the solid waste services program.
Are there exceptions in St. Louis, MO?
Railroad ties are not accepted because the wood is soaked in creosote.
What is this based on for St. Louis, MO?
This verdict is sourced to Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal and 4 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposalofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (limit)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Residential Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (exclusion)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
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