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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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St. Louis Street Department Launches Open Streets Pilot Program to Create Welcoming Public Spaces for the Summer
The program will allow businesses and neighborhood groups to transform underutilized portions of streets into welcoming public spaces.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets | 04/01/2026 -
Drop-Off Recycling Efforts Result in Significant Decrease in Recycling Contamination
New Six-Month Drop-Off Recycling Report shows recycling contamination is down 83% and recycling is up 8%.
News/Announcement | Department of Streets,Refuse Division | 03/31/2026 -
Mayor’s Statement on Weekend Safety
This past weekend the City implemented a number of precautionary safety strategies to keep youth and neighborhoods safe.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Excise Division,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Department of Streets,Office of Violence Prevention | 03/23/2026 -
Roll Cart Trash Collection Schedule Adjusted to Accommodate President's Day 2026
The trash/recycling collection schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate President’s Day observance on Monday, February 16, 2026
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 02/04/2026
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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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