Types of Items That May Be Set out as Bulky Items

• Brush and limbs less than 8 feet in length.
  • Do not bundle yard waste.
  • Place the brush/limbs in a separate pile away from other Bulky trash.
  • Paper yard waste bags can be placed out for Bulky trash collection.
  • All yard waste counts toward the total amount of Bulky. More than 3 cubic yards total (Bulky trash and yard waste) would require an extra charge for pickup during your subdivision's Bulky collection service date.
• Appliances that do not contain Freon (Also qualifies for optional appliance pickup):
  • Dishwashers
  • Dryers
  • Stoves (removed latched doors first)
  • Washers
  • Water Heaters
• Furniture
• Doors
• Mattresses
• Swing Sets (disassembled)
• Furnaces
• Glass Items Are Treated Differently: We will accept shower doors, windows, mirrors, TV sets and computer monitors, but they need to be duct-taped with a big "X" across the glass and placed into a different pile separate from all other items so that the driver can definitely see that there is glass to be picked up. This prevents the glass from being shattered on the lawn or driveway. Please follow these guidelines to avoid a mess! We will not clean up shattered or broken glass if you don't prepare the glass.

Bulky Only! Bulky pickup is for items that are too big to place in your trash cart. Our driver uses a huge claw designed to pick up big items only—not smaller items that can fit in your trash cart! Place trash bags and small items in your trash cart for collection. For example, microwave ovens can be placed in your trash carts.

Not Too Much! If you don't want to pay for Bulky collection, the amount to keep in mind is 3 cubic yards, or approximately the amount that could fill the bed of a pickup truck. That's the most you can set out during your subdivision's Bulky trash collection date without being charged a minimum of $50 for excess Bulky waste.

• Commercial Wastes
• Hazardous Wastes
• Tires and Car Batteries
• Liquids (i.e. paints, motor oil, solvents, etc.)
• Freon-based appliances
• Fiberglass boats
• Any item longer than 8 feet
• Any items that can normally be placed inside the trash container

You need to sign up at least 2 business days in advance of your subdivision’s scheduled bulky trash pickup date in order to receive bulky trash pickup service at your address. (For example, schedule by Friday if your service is on Tuesday or by Monday if your service is on Wednesday. Holidays can affect this schedule.)

Follow these steps to prepare and schedule bulky collection:

• Check the Bulky Collection Schedule. Click here and enter your address in the schedule to see your subdivision's schedule for bulky trash pickup.
• Determine what you want picked up and what will be accepted. Keep in mind that tires, paints, liquids, car batteries or anything hazardous are not allowed. Items longer than 8 feet are not accepted. Hot water heaters, washers, dryers, furnaces, dishwashers and stoves are acceptable. Other major appliance such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners can only be picked up on Major Appliance Pick-up Friday for a fee. The entire pickup cannot be greater than what would fill one back of a pick-up truck bed.
• Prepare your items:
  • Stoves – removed latched doors first.
  • Glass Items - doors, windows, mirrors, TV sets, and computer monitors – Make a big "X" from corner to corner across the glass with duct tape. Separate the glass from all other items so the driver can definitely see that there is glass to be picked up. This prevents the glass from being shattered on the lawn or driveway. Please follow these guidelines to avoid a mess! We will not clean up shattered or broken glass if you don't prepare the glass.
  • Lawn Mowers – Drain gasoline and oil.
  • Brush/Limbs – Place in a separate pile from all other items because a separate truck picks them up after everything else is picked up. No brush/limbs can be any longer than 8 feet. (Learn more about yard waste service in St. Peters.)
• Schedule your bulky pickup in advance. You must sign up at least two business days in advance of your subdivision's scheduled bulky trash pickup date in order to receive bulky trash service at your address. Click here to schedule a bulky pickup online or call the Solid Waste office at 636-970-1456
• Place items at the curb no later than 6:30 am the day of the pickup, and no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before the pickup.
• Everything must be placed at least 4 feet away from any obstructions such as cars, mailboxes, or trees so the automatic arm has room to maneuver safely when picking up your items.
• Do not place Bulky items under utility lines. Items will not be collected if placed under any utility lines. 

If you have items you want to dispose of immediately or do not want to wait until your subdivision's scheduled bulky pickup date, you have the following options:

• Bring your bulky items to Recycle City at 131 Ecology Drive. There is a charge for this service. Hours are Monday through Friday (7 am to 4:30 pm) and Saturday (7:30 am to 2 pm).
• Schedule a fee-based, Friday off-schedule bulky pick-up. The cost is a minimum of $50 for up to 3 cubic yards of bulky. Three yards is equivalent to what will fit in the back of a large pick-up truck bed. The fee will be added to your utility bill. Schedule no later than Thursday at noon to have pick up on Friday. Schedule online or call 636-970-1456.
• Rent a roll-off container.

Major Appliance Pick Up

Curbside pickup of major appliances with or without Freon:

• Major appliance pickup occurs each Friday.
• Call 636-970-1456 option 1 to make an appointment for collection.
• The curbside pick-up charge is $15, or $20 for appliances with Freon.

Major appliances that do not contain Freon can be included with your regularly scheduled bulky pickup at no additional charge.

Major Appliance Drop off

You have the option to bring your major appliance to Recycle City for recycling.

• No charge to drop off major appliances that do not contain Freon
• Charge for appliances with Freon: $20 disposal fee

Example of Freon-Based Appliances

• Air conditioners
• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Dehumidifiers

Example of Appliances Without Freon

• Washing Machines
• Dryers
• Water Heaters
• Trash Compactors
• Dishwashers
• Conventional Ovens
• Ranges
• Stoves
• Woodstoves