St. Joseph trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | Code Ch. 15 §15-54 requires dwelling owners to dispose of solid waste at least weekly via a licensed collection service or self-haul with proof of disposal. Verified 2026-10-15 · stjosephmo.gov |
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| Curbside | Containers at curb 6:00 p.m. eve – 24 hr after pickup only (§15-52). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Drop-off/recycling at city Landfill & Recycling Center pages — not citywide curbside. Verified 2026-10-15 · stjosephmo.gov |
| Bulk | Self-haul to landfill per fee schedule; Clean Sweep limited free days per calendar. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Private licensed haulers (resident contract) — city does not operate. |
| Contacts | Landfill FAQ — stjoemo.info; City 816-271-5300. Verified 2026-10-15 · stjosephmo.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Containers at curb 6:00 p.m. eve – 24 hr after pickup only (§15-52).
Where
Behind front building line except during collection window.
Limits
Lidded, animal/wind resistant containers per §15-50.
Not allowed
Landfill excludes liquid waste, car batteries, haz (city landfill FAQ).
Bags
Hauler/self-haul rules.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
Per private hauler contract; landfill closed holidays per FAQ.
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Full details for St. Joseph: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- No city curbside collection — Code Ch. 15 §15-54 requires dwelling owners to dispose of solid waste at least weekly via a licensed collection service or self-haul with proof of disposal. Containers behind front building line except after 6:00 p.m. day before scheduled pickup for 24 hours (§15-52). City Landfill & Recycling Center 9431 50th Road SE for self-haul; Spring Clean Sweep (April) is not a substitute for regular collection (city calendar).
- Recycling
- Drop-off/recycling at city Landfill & Recycling Center pages — not citywide curbside.
- Bulk pickup
- Self-haul to landfill per fee schedule; Clean Sweep limited free days per calendar.
- Curbside: when
- Containers at curb 6:00 p.m. eve – 24 hr after pickup only (§15-52).
- Curbside: where
- Behind front building line except during collection window.
- Curbside: limits
- Lidded, animal/wind resistant containers per §15-50.
- Curbside: brush
- Open burning of yard waste permitted April 1–30, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on residential property per city calendar (check burn bans).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Landfill excludes liquid waste, car batteries, haz (city landfill FAQ).
- Curbside: bags
- Hauler/self-haul rules.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Code enforcement Ch. 15.
- Holidays
Per private hauler contract; landfill closed holidays per FAQ.
- Hauler
- Private licensed haulers (resident contract) — city does not operate residential routes
- Contacts
- Landfill FAQ — stjoemo.info; City 816-271-5300
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: stjosephmo.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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