Kirkwood Sanitation keeps our City clean and green with reliable trash collection, easy recycling, and special waste disposal programs. We are committed to sustainability and serving our community every day.

Contact us if you need information related to:

• Reporting a missed trash or recycling pickup.
• Scheduling a special pickup for bulky items.
• Inquiring about collection schedules and holiday changes.
• Requesting information on recycling guidelines and accepted materials.
• Reporting sanitation concerns or issues in their area.
• Making changes to your existing service.

Or call us at 314-822-5828 or report a concern through our mobile app KirkwoodKonnect

For a list of this year's holidays and other important information, please read the Sanitation Brochure.

Kirkwood Sanitation Services at a Glance:

Weekly Collection

Trash, recycling, and yard waste are picked up weekly for single-family homes. 65-gallon carts provided (95-gallon available upon request).

Bulky Item Collection

Free, twice-a-year pickup for large items like furniture and appliances. Register at least a week before pickup.

Special Pickups

We handle oversized cardboard and other items not covered by regular service.

Yard Waste Disposal

We collect leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, and small branches. We also offer free Christmas tree pickup in January.

Hazardous Waste

Check out St. Louis County’s site for hazardous material disposal info.

Rear-Yard Service

🗓 Weekly Collection Schedule

Trash, recycling, and yard waste are each collected once per week between Monday and Thursday.

🕕 Place all items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.

📍 Not sure which day is yours?
Use the Waste Wizard tool below—just enter your address to find your pickup schedule.

♻️ Free Bulky Item Pickup – Twice a Year

Spring and Fall cleanup made easy—for free!

Every Kirkwood household gets two free bulky item pickups each year—one in the spring and one in the fall. The next round of pickups is this September. Just register online and place your items at the curb the night before your week begins. It’s that simple.

🗓 Fall 2025 Collection Schedule

🧾 How to Register Online

You’ll use the Waste Wizard tool on this page to schedule your pickup. Here’s how:

1. Scroll up to the section titled Waste Wizard (just above these instructions).

2. In the box marked with a magnifying glass icon, type your home address.

3. Click the “Collection” icon (looks like a small trash truck).

4. Choose “Bulky Item Collection” from the list that appears.

5. Select up to 4 large items for pickup. Then, click the red “Next” button.

6. Choose your pickup date.

7. Review your information, then add your contact info and where to collect the items.

8. Click the red “Submit Request” button—and you’re all set!

Prefer to watch instead?
🎥 Watch our step-by-step video tutorial here

✅ What to Know Before You Set Items Out

• Place items 1–3 feet from the curb by Sunday night of your scheduled week.

• You may include up to 4 large items, such as furniture or appliances.

• Do not include electronics, yard waste, construction debris, or hazardous materials.

• Your trash account must be up to date to participate.

Missed your pickup? No problem.
📞 Call 314-822-5828 to schedule a special collection (fees apply).

🗑️Cart Placement Guidelines

To help our crews work efficiently and safely:

• Place carts at least 3 feet apart from each other.

• Keep carts away from parked cars, mailboxes, trees, or utility poles.

• Face the handles toward the house or sidewalk.

🍂 Yard Waste Collection

We pick up:

• Leaves

• Grass clippings

• Garden waste

• Small branches (no larger than 4 feet in length or 4 inches in diameter)

Reminders:

• Use kraft paper yard waste bags—available at most local hardware or grocery stores.

• Each bag must weigh under 50 pounds.

• Yard waste stickers are required and can be purchased at City Hall (Finance Department).

📞 Need a Special Pickup?

Call 314-822-5828 to schedule a special collection.

Special Pickups – Fridays Only

Request your special pickup by noon on Thursday for Friday service. Requests after 12:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next Friday.

What We Pick Up

• Major appliances
• Large furniture
• Miscellaneous items (up to 2 cubic yards)
  Loose items must be boxed, bundled, or bagged. Railroad ties and lumber should be cut to 3-foot lengths.

How to Schedule
Enter your address in the tool below, select the garbage truck icon, and choose "Special Collection Service," or call 314-822-5828.

What We Don’t Collect
No concrete, bricks, yard waste, hazardous materials, nails, concrete, or items with Freon.

Cost
$25 per item or per 2 cubic yards, added to your next utility bill.

Make sure items are at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled Friday pickup!

♻️ Free Bulky Item Pickup – Twice a Year

Spring and Fall cleanup made easy—for free!

Every Kirkwood household gets two free bulky item pickups each year—one in the spring and one in the fall. The next round of pickups is this September. Just register online and place your items at the curb the night before your week begins. It’s that simple.

 Hazardous Waste

Dispose of hazardous materials at St. Louis County's permanent collection site. Be sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

Christmas Tree Pickup

Free curbside pickup in January. Just remove decorations—no plastic bags.

Basic Sanitation Service

• 65-gallon carts: $27.23/month
• 95-gallon trash cart & 65/95-gallon recycling cart: $32.23/month

Rear-Yard Sanitation Service

• 65-gallon carts: $46.82/month
• 95-gallon trash cart & 65/95-gallon recycling cart: $51.82/month
  Call 314-822-5828 to inquire.

Yard Waste Disposal

• Yard waste bags (5-pack): $12.27/package (prices may vary by retailer)
• Yard waste stickers (available at City Hall in the Finance Department): $2.00 each (for non-Kirkwood bags)

Yard waste bags available at Kirkwood City Hall or these local retailers:

• Global Foods Market
• OK Hatchery
• Ace Hardware Des Peres
• Kirkwood Hardware
• Kirkwood Deli
• Schnucks Kirkwood & Des Peres
• Dierbergs Warson Woods & Des Peres

For a list of 2024 holidays and other important information, please read the Sanitation Guide.

General Questions: Call 314-822-5828 or email: sanitation@kirkwoodmo.org

Danielle Johnson - Administrative & Operations Assistant, 314-822-5828   johnsoda@kirkwoodmo.org

John Howze - Sanitation Superintendent, 314-822-5849   howzeje@kirkwoodmo.org