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Junk Removal & Demolition in University City, MO

Junk hauling, cleanouts and tear-outs in University City, from the Delmar Loop to the Olive Boulevard corridor (63130). Priced by the load from $125, with the price confirmed before anything is loaded, by a licensed and insured crew.

How bulky-item pickup works in University City

  • City staff collect bulk items at the front curb twice a year in every neighborhood, once in the spring and once in the fall. Your date depends on your West, Central or East zone.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • For the scheduled bulk week, put items at the curb by Sunday night. The limit is three large items or seven smaller items, and crews make only one pass on each street.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • Bulk collection no longer takes TVs or computers, and refuses yard waste, tires, auto batteries, concrete, bricks, dirt and household trash. Freon must be removed from refrigerators and air conditioners.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • Between scheduled bulk weeks, the city offers a paid Special Bulk Item Collection: $25 per item, up to $200 per pickup (10 items maximum), paid in advance. Pickup is on a Wednesday or Friday about 7 days after payment. Call Public Works and Parks at (314) 505-8560.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)

Do you need a demolition permit in University City?

  • Building permits are handled by the city's Department of Community Development at City Hall, 6801 Delmar Blvd. Applications can be emailed to inspections@ucitymo.org.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • University City's building code requires anyone who plans to demolish a building or structure to apply to the Building Official and get a permit first.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • Under the city code, sheds and other accessory buildings over 50 square feet need a permit. Demolition permit fees are $70 for a private garage and $140 per dwelling unit for residential structures.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)

Good to know in University City

  • The city rents 30-cubic-yard roll-off dumpsters for $300 per pickup, including a $50 right-of-way permit fee. Dumpsters may be placed on public streets only, not on driveways.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)
  • Special bulk pickups don't take construction debris, roofing shingles, concrete, bricks, landscaping stones, tree stumps or limbs, and your trash bill must be current to use any bulk program.

    Source: ucitymo.org (opens in a new tab)

What we do in University City

University City pricing is by the load, from $125 to $655. See load sizes.

Where in University City we work

the Delmar Loop, the Olive Boulevard corridor.

University City junk removal questions

Will the trash company in University City take a couch or other big items?

City staff collect bulk items at the front curb twice a year in every neighborhood, once in the spring and once in the fall. Your date depends on your West, Central or East zone.

Do I need a permit to tear out a deck, shed or interior in University City?

University City's building code requires anyone who plans to demolish a building or structure to apply to the Building Official and get a permit first.