UCity Directory 2024

12 2024-25 | University City Community Directory continued on page 14 GREEN & RECYCLING PRACTICES All City Departments actively seek ways to integrate green/sustainability practices into City operations and to encourage citizens and businesses to become green as well. It is imperative to the health of our people and our planet. University City was among the first cities in the country to recycle with its Tree Saver program. Because 70 percent of the trash we generate can be recycled, the City continues to encourage residents to recycle. University City uses “single stream” recycling, making recycling easier because sorting recyclables is not necessary. For details on what can be recycled, visit www.ucitymo.org/Recycling. RECYCLING PROGRAMS For more information call 314-505-8560 or visit http://www.ucitymo.org/Recycling. Recycling carts are available in three sizes for your convenience. If you do not have a cart, please call for one today. For citizens who dispose of their refuse in alleyways, there are recycling alley dumpsters for their use. RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER The center is located at the north rear parking lot of the Heman Park Community Center at 975 Pennsylvania Ave. and is accessible 24 hours a day. Residents may drop off: containers (glass; tin/steel cans; aluminum cans; #1 through #7 plastic containers with lids); corrugated cardboard, chipboards, cereal boxes, beverage containers; telephone books, newspaper, magazines, junk mail and office paper; textiles, including clothing, shoes and towels. The Center NO LONGER accepts plastic “film” for recycling (i.e. plastic grocery bags, dry cleaning bags, bread bags, plastic overlay, newspaper bags, bubble wrap, etc.) Please take this material to Schnucks, 6920 Olive Blvd. COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS, SMALL ELECTRONICS, BATTERIES, E-SCRAP City Hall Third Floor and Centennial Commons Lobby (7210 Olive Blvd.) These two locations accept CFL bulbs — broken bulbs in a zip-lock plastic bag — as well as batteries, circuit boards, cellphones, two-way radios, pagers, power tools, calculators, portable electronics, ink-jet cartridges, toner cartridges and other e-scrap. PLEASE NOTE: computers, TV monitors and other consumer electronics are only accepted in the Public Works office on the third floor of City Hall during regular business hours. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE 291 E. Hoffmeister Road, St. Louis, 63125 4100 Seven Hills Drive, 63033 Drop-offs must be scheduled. Call 615-8958. Visit www.HHWSTL.com for list of accepted items. OTHER GREEN PRACTICES The Green Practices Commission has developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide the city and its residents in implementing the best practices available to save energy, save jobs and ultimately save the planet. Using these green practices, the City commits to: use bio- diesel for fueling City heavy equipment; develop a host of methods to reduce storm water that enters our antiquated sanitary/storm water system; use pervious surfaces for trails and city parking lots; work with the Community Action Agency for weatherization homes of low-income residents to help save energy and money; encourage the development of LEED-certified green homes and schools; promote energy-efficient practices through tax credit incentives; encourage employees to use alternative forms of transportation; reduce street lighting; promote the