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St. Louis Ends Alley Recycling Amid Contamination Crisis

8/15/2025

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St. Louis is discontinuing alley recycling due to over 50% contamination and high costs.
Residents must utilize drop-off sites for recycling; blue dumpsters will be available for additional trash.
The city aims to enhance recycling options but will maintain the $14 refuse fee, which does not cover service expenses.

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Story summary

St. Louis is discontinuing alley recycling due to over 50% contamination and high costs.
Residents must utilize drop-off sites for recycling; blue dumpsters will be available for additional trash.
The city aims to enhance recycling options but will maintain the $14 refuse fee, which does not cover service expenses.