Leaf Removal by St. Louis, MO Area
Free Pickup and Disposal Schedules by Zip Code
There are lots of ways to get rid of leaves, and the rules and schedules are constantly changing.
St. Louis area leaf removal schedules and rules are constantly changing. This is the best researched information available as of 2024.
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Find your city below for the best leaf removal option in your area.
Free City Vacuuming (Place Leaves at the Curb)
Affton, MO 63123
Yard waste pickup is normally available during the fall vacuum season. Leaves must be at the curb in brown paper bags or stacked in loose piles near the street.
Ballwin, MO 63011 & 63021
The most cost-effective method is leaves at the curb; free service during city vacuuming.
Chesterfield, MO 63005 & 63017
Yard waste pickup is available no add'l svc charge if included with regular curbside yard waste. Loose-leaf bags or alternatively debris limited to max 4 feet sections.
Clayton, MO 63105
The most cost-effective method is leaving leaves for the free city vacuuming, and vacuuming dates vary.
Crestwood, MO 63126
Yard waste pickup is normally included on the trash hauling account, varies based on size & trash limited to 32 gallons.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141 & 63146
The city offers leaf vacuuming service for residents; a couple times per year.
Des Peres, MO 63131
The most cost-effective method is often leaving the leaf removal company bring a trailer.
Ellisville, MO 63011
The most cost-effective method is using the free city pickup.
Bagged Yard Waste Pickup (Use Brown Paper Bags)
Fenton, MO 63026
Leaf debris can go in brown yard bags with a $2/ea can sticker, available in $10 rolls includes 12 inches diameter sections for tree residents.
Glendale, MO 63122
Leaf debris can go in brown yard bags for collection; stickers/labels can be purchased at the city hall for a fee.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
It costs about $2 per brown bag from city hall, and shrubber/leaf pickup only disposal.
Ladue, MO 63124
The most cost-effective method is blowing leaves to the street for the city vacuuming, and vacuuming dates may vary.
Other Pick Up Options
Olivette, MO 63132
The most cost-effective method is leaving loose leaves to the street for free city vacuuming.
Saint Louis, MO (City)
Yard waste pickup is normally available on the trash service, and city dumpsters are often full, so schedule accordingly.
Unincorporated Saint Louis, MO (County)
Yard waste pickup is normally available to add on the trash account for brown bags or sticks the for leaf sections.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Yard waste pickup is normally included for brown bags or sticks limited into 4-foot sections.
Frontenac, MO 63131
Best method: Free city vacuuming at the edge of the lawn near the street.
Frontenac DO
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Keep piles long and narrow.
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Equipment only reaches 10 feet into the yard.
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Keep leaves in open areas.
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Do not place leaves under bushes, trees, or mailboxes.
Frontenac DO NOT
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Do not pile leaves in the street or on sidewalks.
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Remove rocks, branches, glass or other hard debris.
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Piles blocked by parked cars will not be picked up.
Late Winter or Early Spring Cleanup
After the first snow, we will work as much as the weather permits. Call to schedule a late-winter or early-spring cleanup.
Helpful Leaf Cleanup Notes
Know your trees and leaf schedule. Different trees drop leaves at different times.
Pin oaks fall all the way until January and February.
Some leaves, lime and sugar maple leaves, are better mulched into the lawn to recycle the leaves ph on site, depending on your soil.
If you want to leave the leaves in the fall, we can help with spring cleanup.