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Street Department functions including those of Streets, Refuse, Traffic and Towing divisions as well as permits issued by the Director's office.
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Divisions
Traffic and Lighting Division
The City of St. Louis Traffic Division maintains traffic signals, traffic signage, traffic painting and striping, and street lighting.
Refuse Division
The Refuse Division is responsible for collection and disposal of residential waste and also coordinates efforts to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, such as recycling, composting, and waste reduction.
Street Division
The Street Division is responsible for street maintenance such as patching potholes, snow plowing, and street sweeping along with street lighting, street signs, and traffic signals
Towing Division
The City of St. Louis Towing Division's goal is to improve the safety of the City's streets by removing vehicles that are illegally parked, abandoned, or that are impeding the flow of traffic
Recycling Program
Find City recycling services, drop-off locations, submit requests for recycling service and file complaints. Follow links to stlcityrecycles.com to learn what goes in the blue recycling bins and beyond.
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Services
If you see a condition you feel needs to be checked out by one of our crews, you can submit your request by selecting one of our servies.
Partnerships
The Street Department partners with:
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Road Crew- Live Chat, hosted on Wednesdays at 1 pm
- Great Rivers Greenway
- Bike St. Louis
- MODOT - St. Louis Region
- Get Around STL
News
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Emergency Shelter and Transportation Available in St. Louis, Street Pre-Treatment To Begin Friday
The Department of Human Services and partners are activating emergency shelters starting Dec. 11 at 6 pm and continuing through Dec. 17 at 9 am.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Homeless Services,Street Division | 12/11/2025 -
Yard Waste Collection Discontinued During Winter Months 2025
City yard waste collection will be discontinued starting the week of December 10.
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 12/04/2025 -
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Deploys Snowplows for Monday Snow
The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services has extended the activation of Code Blue protocols through Friday, December 5, at 9 a.m.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office,Street Division | 12/01/2025 -
Additional Emergency Shelter Beds and Warming Centers Open in St. Louis, Shelters Move to Around-The-Clock Operations
This brings the total number of emergency shelter beds in the City of St. Louis from 150 to 215, with surge capacity of up to 265.
Press release | Homeless Services,Office of the Mayor,Recovery Office,Street Division | 11/28/2025
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Contact Information
Email: stlstreetdept@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 647-3111
Fax:
(314) 768-2888
Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 - 4:30
Social Media:
Address:
1900 Hampton Ave
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Turn East at the signal immediately North of I-44. Follow the road through 1900 Hampton gate at the bottom of the hill. Turn left at the flag pole, follow the signs to Street Dept - Permit Office.
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