Historical December 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
St. Louisans are fortunate to have city refuse services such as one-man trash pickup and a program for special pickup of large items, like furniture and appliances.
These services have helped make our alleys cleaner.
When the dumpsters were first put in service, the City gave each household some guidelines to follow.
For new residents (and for those who may have forgotten), here they are: Cardboard Boxes Never put large empty cardboard boxes in dumpsters.
They should be cut up and flattened to take up less room.
This will leave room for your neighbor’s trash too. Empty boxes should never be left in the alleys; they will not be picked up. Bulky Items Never throw furniture in dumpsters. Bulky items—furniture, old stoves, mattresses, refrigerators, etc. will be picked up once a month by special trucks.
In Skinker DeBaliviere this is the week following the first Monday of each month. Items should not be set out until the night before the first Monday and should be placed at least four feet from the dumpster. Limit items to three.
If by Thursday of bulky pickup week the items have not been picked up, call and let the City know so it can send a truck. Call 622-4800. Lumber Do not put lumber longer than three feet in dumpsters. Larger pieces may be set out for bulky pickup. Remodeling or Renovating?
If you are remodeling or renovating and have quantities of lumber, plaster, roofing, etc., have it hauled away by a commercial hauler or take it to the City’s dump, 8700 Hall Street, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You need your driver’s license to show that you live in the City. Trucks may not be larger than a standard pickup; limit two loads per week. Business Trucks Businesses and commercial trucks are not allowed to use City dumpsters. Businesses must provide their own trash containers. Violators should be reported by calling 622-4800; if a truck is involved, get the license number. Missing Lids The City will replace missing dumpster lids; call 622-4800.
If you see vandals wrecking lids, call the police. Destruction of City property is against the law, costs all of us money, and should be reported.
If you see children playing on the lids, tell them it is dangerous. Better still, talk to their parents. Keep Lids Closed Always!!!!! (Above article reprinted, with appropriate changes, from “Tower Grove East News.” Thanks to Larry McCarthy for his permission.)
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1985.
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Original source: SD_Times1985_12.pdf, printed page(s) 11; PDF page(s) 11.
