“Recycling pickup in St. Louis to return May 31 [2022]”

by Rhyan Henson | KSDK | May 25, 2022

“St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is living up to her promise of returning the recycling program this month. It restarts on May 31.

The update was announced during a press conference on Thursday where leaders outlined a revamped refuse program.

"I think most people in St. Louis would agree, our old collection system hasn't worked consistently for everyone,” Executive Operations Director for St. Louis Nancy Cross said.

Tower Grove neighbor Arianna Martir said a trash program overhaul was desperately needed.

"I've seen a couch down there for about three weeks straight. it's terrible,” Matir said.

City leaders said the changes will bring consistency and equity to all neighborhoods across the city. High-yield neighborhoods could get two weekly pickups based on the new, data-driven program.

For months, the city’s alleyway recycling pickup has been on hold because there’s a shortage of drivers. Nine drivers have been hired, two have received their $3,000 bonus.”

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