Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste

Bulk Items (Furniture, Appliances, etc.)

Bulky trash collection is limited to three items per pickup and must be scheduled three days in advance with Republic Services at 636-947-5959. The pickup will fall on your last pickup day of the month. *Please note that there is an additional charge for this service

Appliances

Large household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, water heaters, trash compactors, dishwashers, microwave ovens, stoves, and air conditioners will be picked up by appointment only and are subject to a $20-25 charge. *Note: appliance doors must be removed or secured with strapping tape and placed door-side down on the curb.

Potential Discounts

Republic Services will provide a discount to all residential units where the head of household is 65 years old or older. In order to qualify for the discount, residents must meet the following requirements:

• Home must be owner occupied
• Provide copy of ID/Driver’s License to Public Works at Ferguson City Hall

Public Works will notify Republic Services and your discount will be reflected on your next statement. Contact the Public Works Department at 314-521-7721 for more information.

Yard Waste

Yard waste will be collected on the same day with your normal trash pickup, at the curbline only. Yard waste needs to be placed at the curbline prior to 6 a.m. on collection day. Yard waste cannot be mixed with your regular trash, it must be placed in a separate paper bag or container marked yard waste. Brush must be cut to four-foot lengths and bundled no larger than 18 inches in diameter. *Tree trunks, branches larger than six inches, and root balls are considered trash.

Recyclable Pickup

Recyclables will also be collected on the same day with your normal trash pickup, at the curbline only. Recycling containers need to be at the curbline prior to 6 a.m. on collection day. Recyclables will not be accepted in an unmarked container or plastic bags. 

View what items will be collected here.

Participation Appreciation

There are many benefits to the city and the environment from recycling and we encourage everyone in our community to participate. We thank all of you that are participating in the recycle program already. 

Unused Containers

Although we strongly encourage everyone to participate in the recycling program, if you are not using your container, please contact Public Works at 314-521-8373 so we may pick up your container.

Items Not to Be Collected

The following items will not be collected:

• Batteries
• Bricks
• Concrete
• Construction materials
• Hazardous waste
• Hot ashes
• Liquid Paint
• Tires
• Vehicle parts