Republic Services Customer Service:
636-947-5959
Gateway Disposal Customer Service:
314-900-2070
REMOVAL OF OLD CARTS:
The City has an important update regarding the progress of our initiative to remove old and unwanted trash and recycling carts from our City. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as our new waste haulers work towards this goal, and the City looks forward to the successful completion of this effort.
Gateway Disposal:
Gateway Disposal will be initiating a one-time effort to remove old trash and recycling carts. Beginning on Monday, August 28th, 2023, Gateway Disposal will kick off this collection effort. If you are being serviced by Gateway Disposal, please follow the instructions listed below:
- MARK YOUR CART(S): To ensure a smooth removal process, please mark your old cart with a sign that clearly states, "REMOVE." This will prevent any confusion and ensure that your removal request is properly acknowledged. Unmarked carts will not be removed.
- Eligibility: Most old carts are eligible for free removal under this program. This includes blue "Meridian" carts, green "City of Wildwood" carts, and other previously used carts, with the exception of Waste Connections carts. If you still have Waste Connections carts, please contact Waste Connections directly at 636-321-2100 or wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com.
- Leave Them Out: Gateway Disposal expects that it will require about two weeks to remove all the unwanted carts, so please be patient and leave your old cart(s) at the curb or edge of the street until they are gone.
- Free Removal: Cart removal is provided as a one-time free service by Gateway Disposal to their current customers in Wildwood.
- Placement: Starting Monday, August 28th, 2023, place your old carts to be removed at the curb or edge of the street in front of your home. Leave them there until they are gone.
- Cart Reuse: Participation in this program is voluntary. You can choose to keep your old carts if you prefer. Only Gateway Disposal branded carts can be used for trash and recycling collection. If you subscribe to the optional yard waste program, old carts can be re-purposed for yard waste collection.
- Questions or Additional Information: For any questions or additional information, please direct your inquiries to Gateway Disposal at 314-900-2070 or visit their website at https://gatewaydisposalstl.com/.
Republic Services:
Republic Services will continue to collect old carts daily during their regular waste collection operations. We kindly request that you place a note on your cart that says, "REMOVE." Unmarked carts will not be collected. Republic Services aims to collect as many old carts as possible alongside their trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. If you notice that your trash, recycling, and yard waste were collected, but your old cart remains, it means that Republic Services did not have enough room in their truck to collect it. If this occurs, please remove it from the curb and put it out on your next collection day. Republic Services has brought in additional assets to assist with the collection effort. Republic Services expects to have all old carts removed by the end of August 2023. If you are being serviced by Republic Services, please follow the instructions listed below:
- MARK YOUR CART(S): To ensure a smooth removal process, please mark your old cart with a sign that clearly states, "REMOVE." This will prevent any confusion and ensure that your removal request is properly acknowledged. Unmarked carts will not be removed.
- Eligibility: Most old carts are eligible for free removal under this program. This includes blue "Meridian" carts, green "City of Wildwood" carts, and other previously used carts, with the exception of Waste Connections carts. If you still have Waste Connections carts, please contact Waste Connections directly at 636-321-2100 or wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com.
- Put Them Out on Your Collection Day: Please place your old carts at the curb or edge of the street in front of your home on your regularly scheduled collection day. Republic Services aims to collect as many old carts as possible alongside their trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup. If you notice that your trash, recycling, and yard waste were collected, but your old cart remains, it means that Republic Services did not have enough room in their truck to collect it. If this occurs, please remove it from the curb and put it out on your next collection day. Republic Services aims to have all old carts collected by the end of August 2023.
- Free Removal: Cart removal is provided as a free service by Republic Services to their current customers in Wildwood.
- Placement: On your regularly scheduled collection day, place your old carts to be removed at the curb or edge of the street in front of your home.
- Cart Reuse: Participation in this program is voluntary. You can choose to keep your old carts if you prefer. Only Republic Services branded carts can be used for trash and recycling collection. If you subscribe to the optional yard waste program, old carts can be re-purposed for yard waste collection.
- Questions or Additional Information: For any questions or additional information, please direct your inquiries to Republic Services at 636-947-5959 or visit their website at https://www.republicservices.com/.
Important Note:
Please remember to mark your old carts with a sign that says, "REMOVE." Unmarked carts will NOT be picked up during the removal process.
Please note that your new service provider will not pick up Waste Connections carts. Waste Connections should have collected all Waste Connections carts after your last collection day. If you still have your Waste Connections cart(s), please contact Waste Connections directly at 636-321-2100 or wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com.
Waste Hauler Transition Update
Residential solid waste, recycling, and yard waste services will now be performed by Republic Services and Gateway Disposal. The City has entered into partnerships with these two highly reputable companies to provide an enhanced and efficient waste management experience for our residents.
In light of the City's current solid waste service provider announcing its decision to stop service in the City at the end of its contract, the City solicited and received several different proposals. After careful evaluation and review, the Administration and Public Works Committee recommended, and the City Council approved, the selection of Republic Services and Gateway Disposal to split the service area within the City of Wildwood.
The cost for basic services during the first year (08/01/2023-07/31/2023) will be $31.93 per month for Republic Services and $43.00 per month for Gateway Disposal. A 15% Senior Discount will be available through both service providers. For residents receiving the 15% Senior Discount, the cost for basic services during the first year will be $27.14 per month for Republic Services and $36.55 per month for Gateway Disposal.
The City firmly believes that the partnerships with Republic Services and Gateway Disposal will not only meet but exceed the expectations of our residents. The decision to collaborate with these exceptional waste haulers was driven by the City's commitment to providing residents with the highest level of service, convenience, and sustainability.
The City will continue to update this webpage as more information becomes available. To learn more about the waste hauler transition, please click here.