The City of Crestwood currently contracts with Veolia Environmental Services for recycling, solid waste and yard waste disposal. This allows all residents an opportunity to conveniently dispose of their wastes. The City examined all options and determined a billing system has the lowest overall cost and convenience for residents. Each resident must establish solid waste service with Veolia Environmental Services. Please contact Veolia Environmental Services at (314)567-1800 or 1-800-651-0318 to establish solid waste collection.
According to the Crestwood City Code, paper grocery bags, cardboard boxes, and lidless metal drums are not acceptable solid waste containers. Trash containers should be no less than 5 gallons and no more than 50 gallons in capacity. They must be leak-proof, waterproof and fitted with lids. Residents have the option of contracting with Veolia Environmental Services for 65 gallon containers to be used for basic trash service at a cost of $2.50 per month ($2.63 per month after April 1, 2009). Approved types of containers include galvanized metal, rubber, fiberglass, and plastic bags with a 2 mil. thickness.
 Galvanized Metal |
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Such trash containers should be placed at the curb after 4:30 PM the evening before scheduled pickup and must be removed from the curb by 8 PM the day of the scheduled pickup.
Senior Citizen/Disabled Program
Residential disposal service will be provided at a point other than street right-of-way (curbside) when the recipient of the service is not capable of placing containers curbside. To enroll in this free program, please contact the Crestwood Department of Public Works at (314) 729-4720.
Also, a reduced cost program is available for residents 60+ years of age or legally disabled, who qualify under certain income guidelines. Stickers for the program are sold at the Crestwood Government Center for $2.10 each. These are to be placed in standard 33 gallon trash bags and include the cost of the pick-up of the bag and its contents. This pay-as-you-throw service includes the basic yard waste and recycling services free of charge. For more information call the Crestwood City Clerk’s Office at (314) 729-4778.
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Garbage and Rubbish
Unlimited bags of household garbage and rubbish will be collected at front curbing once a week. Bags should be tied to prevent spilling and to seal from animals. |
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Bulky Items: Furniture, Appliances, Tires, etc.
Call Veolia Environmental Services at (314)567-1800 or 1-800-651-0318 to schedule pick-up service for bulky items including:
Household furnishings such as mattresses, sofas, chairs and other large items that can be easily and safely handled by two men.
Large household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, water heaters, trash compactors, dishwashers, microwave ovens, ranges, stoves, woodstoves, and air conditioners.
These bulky items will be picked up by appointment and are subject to a $20.00 charge ($21.06 after March 31, 2009). For appliances, you must remove doors or secure doors with strapping tape and place it door down on the curb.
Motor vehicle tires, trailer tires and lead-acid batteries are not picked up under this program. Please dispose of these items at your car repair dealer when replacing tires and car batteries. |
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Cost of Basic Collection
A fee of $17.92 for basic monthly collection from the curb will be billed quarterly by Veolia Environmental Services. After April 1, 2009, the cost of collection will increase to $19.55 per month. It is the responsibility of each property owner to contact Veolia Environmental Services to establish solid waste service. |
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| RECYCLING INFORMATION |
Curbside Recycling Program
18 Gallon recycle containers may be obtained through Veolia Environmental Services Service. Materials recycled at curbside are as follows:
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Aluminum and tin cans
Must be rinsed and labels, lids and neckrings should be removed. |
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Glass bottles and jars
Must be rinsed and neckrings and lids should be removed. All colors are accepted; however,
ceramics, Pyrex and pane glass are not accepted. |
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Newspapers and ads
Newspaper should be loose or bagged not tied or bundled. Glossy and slick color newsprint and ads are acceptable. Magazines and telephone books are not accepted. |
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Plastic
Many plastic containers such as soda bottles, milk jugs and ketchup bottles can be recycled. To make recycling easier, plastic manufacturers code containers on the bottom to identify resin types. Look for #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 when recycling. Be sure to remove caps or lids, rinse and flatten to save space (optional). |
St. Louis County Recycle Hotline: (314)286-9200
Telephone Book Recycle: (800)953-4400
Veolia Environmental Services Customer Service: (314)567-1800 or 1-800-651-0318 |
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| SUGGESTIONS |
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Don’t bag grass clippings, recycle them.
Mow your grass when it is dry and only 3-4 inches tall. Never cut it shorter than 2 inches. Avoid over-fertilizing your lawn with commercial chemicals. Let the decomposing grass clippings fertilize it naturally. Keep your mower blade sharp or use a mulching mower. |
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Create a backyard compost.
Composting can turn yard waste into a valuable soil conditioner. A compost pile should be at least 3×3x3 feet in size, but no larger than 5 feet cubed. Place your waste in the compost pile in layers-leaves, grass, etc. To aerate the pile, turn it once a month and add water if it is dry. Never try to compost just grass. Never add meat, bones, grease, large branches, lumber or dog and cat waste to your compost pile. |
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Pre-recycle when purchasing items.
Think ahead about whether or not the item’s packaging can be recycled. Look for containers that can be reused or recycled, like aluminum or glass. Try to purchase products that can be used again and again. |
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Set of a recycling plan at home.
Become aware of what you throw away. Decide how much space you have for storage and what items you most need to recycle. Keep your plan manageable and start off with only a few items. |
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