Due to Storm Impact: Trash, Recyclables, and Yard Waste in Alley Dumpsters to Be Commingled Until June 30, 2025

This is a temporary exemption, in place due to the May 16 tornado’s impact on city services.

May 31, 2025 | 2 min reading time

July 1, 2025: The pause on alley recycling remains in effect while we rework our recycling plan, and we will be including stakeholder engagements before introducing new changes. For now, constituents with alley recycling dumpsters should use our Drop-Off Recycling Locations.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has granted an exemption to the City of St. Louis Refuse Division, temporarily suspending the requirement to separate solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste prior to taking materials to landfills. This is a temporary exemption, in place due to the May 16 tornado’s impact on city services, 

Recycling drop off centers, for residential use only, will continue to collect and process recyclables, and residents may bring them to these locations.

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  2. City of St. Louis Begins Structural Inspections to Support Repairs, Demolitions and Debris Removal in Tornado-Impacted Areas Nov 19, 2025: The Recovery Office and the Building Division announced that structural inspections have begun for property owners requesting assistance.
  3. City of St. Louis Opens STLRecovers Outreach Center and Launches Private Property Assistance Application Oct 21, 2025: The STLRecovers Outreach Center will enhance the City’s ability to connect residents affected by the May 16 tornado directly to City services.

Related Services

  1. Apply for the Impacted Tenants Fund The Impacted Tenant Fund project assists eligible city renters who have been forced to relocate from their residence due to building condemnation or to the May 16 tornado.
  2. Pay a Water-Refuse Bill Options for how to pay a water-refuse bill to the Collector of Revenue’s Office
  3. Obtain Energy Utility Assistance Information on where to find assistance with gas or electric bills.
  4. Sewer Lateral Repair Program Sewer Lateral Repair Program covers repairs to sewer line under the right of way
  5. Child Support Services Information and Overview to file with Child Support Services

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