Street Department
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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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 -
Mayor Spencer Declares State of Emergency, Giving City Additional Tools to Tackle Winter Storm
The declaration provides additional tools as the City braces for a dangerous winter storm.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Homeless Services | 01/23/2026 -
Trash Collection Adjusted Due to Snow Forecast
All trash collection suspended for Mon., Jan. 26 due to snow removal priority
News/Announcement | Refuse Division | 01/23/2026 -
600 Emergency Shelter Beds Opening in St. Louis for Severe Cold This Weekend, Street Department Prepares for Snow
DHS will move to the highest Code Blue activation level on Friday, bringing a record number of emergency shelter beds online.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Street Division,Homeless Services,Recovery Office | 01/22/2026
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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
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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