The City contracts with one trash hauler, currently Republic Services, in order to obtain the best pricing and services for the residents. All single family, duplex and triplex residences must use Allied as their trash disposal company. All commercial businesses and other multi-family residences may contract with the hauler of their choice.
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Rates
The new 2024 rates for Republic Services will take effect April 1, of 2024 and will run through March 31, 2025, are as follows:
- $17.42/basic monthly ($52.26 quarterly) for seniors*
- $24.88/basic monthly ($74.64 quarterly) for all other customers
These rates include: Trash, recycle, yard waste and bulk item collection are collected 1x/week.
- One trash cart is included at no charge and weekly trash collection is limited to this container.
- One recycle cart is included at no charge and weekly recycle collection is limited to this container.
- Should a resident need an additional trash or recycle cart for the volume of material produced from their household, residents can lease an additional cart by contacting Republic Services.
- Yard waste must be contained in the following containers for weekly collection: paper biodegradable bags, personal carts with a maximum collection of 32 gallons, bundles tied with rope/twine not to exceed 4 feet in length and 2 feet in height, or a leased yard waste cart from Republic Services.
- Seniors can request a yard waste cart at no charge.
- Two bulk items will be collected each week at no charge. Items must be scheduled through Republic’s customer service department and placed curbside for collection.
Optional Services Available at Additional Cost
Construction Material Pickups*** – This is based on the quantity and type of items. There is a $50 minimum pickup fee.
TVs and Monitors*** – There is a $75 charge for first item and $25/for each additional item. You must call before 3 p.m. one business day before your regular pickup date and arrange this type of special service. Keep in mind that the City hosts an annual Electronic Recycling Event where you can get rid of your unwanted electronic items at little to no cost. It is held the third Saturday every June.
Qualifying for the Senior Rate
* In order to qualify for the senior rate:
- You must be 65 years of age or older
- You must live at a St. John residence and the account must be in your name (not a landlord’s name)
- Contact Republic’s customer service center to enroll in the Senior discount.
*** Republic Services customer service phone number: 636-947-5959
Tips
Some things to keep in mind regarding trash pick up service.
- Republic uses trucks with mechanical pick up arms. This means that all trash must be set out in the provided trash carts. They will not pick up any other can with this automated truck.
- The two provided containers will hold a combined 160 gallons of trash and recycling material. The recycle cart (the black one) is 65 gallons and the trash cart (the blue one) is 95 gallons. Between these two carts there should not be any reason why you would need any other cans. If you are separating recyclable materials from household garbage, both carts should be more than enough capacity. If you need more than the provided 160 gallons, you may rent additional carts from Allied Waste.
- All material (trash and recyclables) must be kept within the provided containers. If you set something outside the cart, or if you overfill the cart so that trash or recyclables are spilling over, they will not pick it up.
- Those residents who live on narrow streets must be considerate and keep cars parked off the street on trash pick up day.