Trash & Recycling Pickup in Wildwood, MO: Days & Rates
Find your trash and recycling pickup day in Wildwood, MO, plus current rates, yard waste costs, bulk pickup, and holiday delays for Republic and Gateway.
Every single-family home in Wildwood gets weekly curbside trash and recycling pickup through a hauler assigned by the City of Wildwood. Which company serves you, and on what day, depends on where you live. This guide covers how to find your pickup day, what service costs, and the rules for yard waste, bulk items, and holidays.
Rates and rules below come from the City of Wildwood’s Waste & Recycling page and are current as of October 2026. Rates change every August 1.
Who picks up trash in Wildwood?
The city splits service between two haulers by neighborhood type:
| Hauler | Who it serves | Customer service |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Services | Most subdivisions and neighborhood-style homes | 636-947-5959 |
| Gateway Disposal | Larger rural properties, typically 3+ acres | 314-900-2070 |
Not sure which one you have? Look up your address on the city’s interactive waste hauler map. Homes in red are served by Republic and homes in blue by Gateway.
How to find your trash and recycling pickup day
Wildwood doesn’t have one pickup day for the whole city; each hauler runs routes on different days.
- Find your hauler on the waste hauler map.
- Republic Services customers: sign in to your Republic Services online account to see upcoming pickup dates, get alerts, and use Track My Truck on collection day. You’ll need the account number from the top right of your invoice.
- Gateway Disposal customers: call 314-900-2070 or sign up for service with Gateway online.
Trash and recycling are both collected every week.
How much does trash service cost?
Monthly rates, effective August 1:
| Service | Republic Services | Gateway Disposal |
|---|---|---|
| Trash & recycling | $35.92 | $46.98 |
| Trash & recycling, senior rate | $30.53 | $39.93 |
| Yard waste (optional) | $21.15 | $11.75 |
| Yard waste, senior rate | $17.98 | $9.99 |
Senior discount: residents 65 and older in a household of two or fewer people get 15% off, yard waste included. Bring proof of age (a driver’s license or birth certificate) to Wildwood City Hall, or call 636-458-0440, and the city will notify your hauler.
What’s included
- One 95-gallon trash cart
- One 65-gallon recycling cart
- Weekly trash and recycling pickup
When to put your carts out
- At the curb by 6:30 a.m. on pickup day
- No more than 12 hours before pickup
- Back in by midnight
- Stored out of view from the street between pickups
Yard waste pickup
Yard waste is an optional add-on (see rates above). It includes:
- Up to 10 items a week: bags or bundles, each under 60 pounds
- Compostable bags, clearly labeled carts, or your own containers (under 35 gallons, with handles)
- Branches bundled no longer than 4 feet and no thicker than 6 inches
Items beyond the weekly limit may cost extra. Don’t mix yard waste with trash; haulers won’t take it.
Bulk items and appliances
Bulk items (furniture, bicycles, anything too big for the cart or that can’t be bundled into 4-foot lengths) need to be scheduled with your hauler in advance:
- Republic Services: up to two items free on your last trash day of the month. Call 636-947-5959. Pickups outside your free day cost extra.
- Gateway Disposal: one item free on the third pickup of the month. Call 314-900-2070. Additional items, or anything over 60 pounds, are $20 each.
Appliances are picked up separately for a fee: $36.60 each with Republic, $30.00 with Gateway. Call your hauler to schedule; refrigerators have extra requirements.
For construction or remodeling debris and carpet, call your hauler for pricing.
Holiday and weather delays
If your pickup day falls on or after one of these holidays, your pickup is delayed by one day:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
In snow and ice, pickups can be delayed until streets are safe. Private streets have to be plowed and salted before trucks can come through. Missed pickups are usually made up on your next regular day.
Recycling: what goes in the cart
Wildwood uses single-stream recycling, so everything recyclable, glass included, goes in the one recycling cart.
- Put items in loose, never in plastic bags
- Make sure they’re empty, clean, and dry
- Break down cardboard boxes
For hard-to-recycle items, Earthbound Recycling in nearby Eureka takes drop-offs. The recycling dumpster that used to be at Anniversary Park has been removed because of illegal dumping.
What haulers won’t take
- Trash mixed with yard waste
- Construction debris or carpet (call your hauler for special pickup)
- Tree roots, dirt, rocks, bricks, or concrete
- Hazardous waste: batteries, chemicals, flammable liquids. Use the Household Hazardous Waste program.
- Electronics. See St. Louis County’s electronics recycling information.
Missed pickup?
If your carts were out on time and weren’t emptied, call your hauler first; most missed pickups are fixed the next business day. You can also report a missed pickup to the city, or call City Hall at 636-458-0440 for help.
Service history
When this guide was first written in December 2020, all of Wildwood was served by Waste Connections, which had taken over trash and recycling in the summer of 2019. Meridian is another former provider; the city still gets requests to haul away its old carts. The city has since moved to its current split between Republic Services and Gateway Disposal. If you still have an old Waste Connections or Meridian cart, see the FAQ below for how to get it hauled away.
Frequently asked questions
What day is trash pickup in Wildwood, MO?
There's no single citywide trash day. Your day depends on your address and which hauler serves you. First look up your hauler on the city's waste hauler map. Republic Services customers can see upcoming pickup dates in their online account or call 636-947-5959. Gateway Disposal customers can call 314-900-2070.
What day is recycling pickup in Wildwood?
Recycling is collected every week as part of your regular service. Your hauler can confirm whether it comes on the same day as trash at your address: Republic Services at 636-947-5959 or Gateway Disposal at 314-900-2070.
How much is yard waste pickup in Wildwood?
Yard waste pickup is optional and billed monthly. Republic Services charges $21.15 a month ($17.98 at the senior rate). Gateway Disposal charges $11.75 a month ($9.99 at the senior rate). It covers up to 10 bags or bundles a week, each under 60 pounds.
How much does trash service cost in Wildwood?
Trash and recycling together cost $35.92 a month with Republic Services ($30.53 senior) and $46.98 a month with Gateway Disposal ($39.93 senior). Rates are adjusted every August 1.
Who picks up trash in Wildwood, Missouri?
The city contracts with two haulers. Republic Services serves most subdivisions and neighborhood-style homes. Gateway Disposal serves larger rural properties, typically 3 acres or more. Your hauler is assigned by address; you can't choose one.
What time should I put my trash out?
Carts need to be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on pickup day. Don't put them out more than 12 hours ahead, bring them back in by midnight, and store them out of view from the street.
Is trash pickup delayed on holidays?
Yes. If your pickup day falls on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, your pickup is delayed by one day.
How do I get rid of a couch or other large item?
Schedule a bulk pickup with your hauler. Republic Services takes up to two bulk items free on your last trash day of the month. Gateway Disposal takes one free bulk item on the third pickup of the month, and charges $20 for each additional item or anything over 60 pounds. Call ahead either way.
How do I dispose of an old refrigerator or other appliance?
Appliances are picked up separately from bulk items, for a fee: $36.60 per appliance with Republic Services and $30.00 with Gateway Disposal. Call your hauler to schedule and ask about refrigerator requirements.
Is there a senior discount on trash service?
Yes. Residents 65 or older in a household of two or fewer people qualify for a 15% discount, including on yard waste. Contact Wildwood City Hall at 636-458-0440 with proof of age, and the city will notify your hauler.
Can glass go in the recycling cart?
Yes. Wildwood's haulers use single-stream recycling, so glass, paper, cardboard, and containers all go in the same cart. Keep items loose (never bagged), empty, clean, and dry, and break down boxes.
What should I do if my trash wasn't picked up?
If your carts were out by 6:30 a.m. and weren't emptied, contact your hauler as soon as possible; most missed pickups are fixed the next business day. You can also report a missed pickup to the city.
How do I get rid of an old Waste Connections or Meridian trash cart?
Republic Services customers can ask for up to two old carts to be removed free on the last pickup day of the month. Gateway Disposal won't take old carts through a regular bulk request; use the city's Cart Removal Request Form instead.
Where can I get rid of paint, batteries, chemicals, or electronics?
Haulers won't collect hazardous waste or electronics. Use the St. Louis area Household Hazardous Waste program for chemicals, paint, and batteries, and St. Louis County's electronics recycling information for e-waste.
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