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Sustainability News
News and announcements pertaining to sustainability in the City of St. Louis.
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City of St. Louis Environmental Investigation Unit Issues Record Number of Citations for Illegal Dumping, Strengthens Camera System with American Rescue Plan Funds
The EIU - with the Police Department, the Streets Department, City Counselor, and Neighborhood Stabilization Team - issued 818 charges.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Refuse Division,Citizens' Service Bureau,Office of the City Counselor | 03/29/2023 -
City Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
City residents can take their bare tree to one of three City Park sites to be recycled
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recycling Section,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 12/27/2022 -
City of St. Louis Set to Resume Alleyway Recycling Collection Starting May 31
The City is urging residents to prepare for a resumption of alleyway recycling collection by getting up to date on best recycling practices.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Recycling Section,Refuse Division | 05/25/2022 -
City of St. Louis Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Recycling Locations
The Parks Department has chosen locations in the north, south and central areas to ensure that our recycling sites are as convenient as possible.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry,Refuse Division | 12/28/2021 -
Mayor Jones Signs into Law $26.1 million in HUD Grant Funding for Community Programs, LRA Maintenance and Economic Development
Funds will support dozens of local non-profits, fund affordable housing production and expand maintenance on vacant properties in the City
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/02/2021 -
City of St. Louis Launches SiLVERS Sustainable Electric Vehicle Shuttle Program for Seniors
St. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors (SiLVERS) program is an electric vehicle (EV) shuttle service that will begin this week.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Area Agency on Aging,Office of Sustainability | 09/30/2021 -
City of St. Louis to Offer Free Christmas Tree Recycling at Three Drop-Off Locations
Beginning Saturday, December 26, bare Christmas trees can be dropped off at three City parks
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Refuse Division | 12/22/2020 -
2020 Brightside Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale
Order now and your bulbs will be available in October
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 08/01/2020 -
Mayor Lyda Krewson Is Leading the Fight on Climate Change
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) officially recognizes Mayor Krewson for “leading the fight on climate change.”
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Office of Sustainability | 11/08/2019 -
City of St. Louis Releases First Annual Building Energy Benchmarking Report and Checklist to Explore Energy Savings Opportunities
New report helps establish baselines on performance, while checklist provides recommended next steps.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Sustainability | 10/21/2019 -
Generating New Revenues: Mow to Own 2019
The LRA program that allows residents to own adjacent vacant lots.
News/Announcement | Land Reutilization Authority,St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/01/2019 -
Flowers for Downtown
Be part of this year's efforts to make Downtown St. Louis a more beautiful and inviting destination
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 05/01/2019 -
2019 St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium
Learn how to plan, plant and care for a neighborhood or home garden
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 05/01/2019 -
2019 Neighbors Naturescaping Kick-Off Meeting
Learn how your neighborhood group can apply for a beautification project
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 05/01/2019 -
St. Louis Makes it Easier to Drop Off Unwanted Items at City Dump Sites
St. Louis dumping sites now open seven days a week, residents can now drop off unwanted items 12 times per year, without monthly restrictions
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Refuse Division | 11/01/2018 -
St. Louis Fire and Police Departments Join Partner Agencies to Plant Trees with Residents
Effort to Beautify Neighborhoods and Build Relationships with First Responders
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Fire Department,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 10/05/2018 -
2018 Brightside Blooming Soon! Bulb Sale
Order now and your flowers will be available in October
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 08/01/2018 -
LRA To Reauthorize Garden Lease Program
Seeking Public Comments between 4/25-5/23
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Land Reutilization Authority | 04/25/2018 -
Mayor Krewson Joins Mayors From Across the Country Opposing the Clean Power Plan Repeal
Mayor Joins Hundreds of Mayors Urging Trump Administration to Act on Climate
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/20/2018 -
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Announces 17 Cities Now Host EPA Climate Change Information
City of St. Louis hosts the EPA Climate Change Information at https://climatechange.stlouis-mo.gov/
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 10/22/2017 -
America Recycles Day—November 15th!
Take the Recycling Pledge and Receive In-home Recycling Bin for $1 Donation
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 11/14/2016 -
Pokémon Go and What You Should Know
The newest mobile gaming app is drawing more St. Louis residents into public spaces.
Press release | Neighborhood Stabilization Division | 07/21/2016 -
City of St. Louis and Residents Continue to Respond to Storm Damage
Tree Debris Disposal Information for City Residents
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Division of Forestry,Refuse Division | 07/15/2016 -
Health News: PIER Plan 2016 events
Come join the City of St. Louis and our community partners as we bring our services directly to your neighborhood.
Press release | Department of Health | 05/20/2016 -
Tackling Vacancy: Mow to Own
LRA Land Available to City Property Owners who Promise to Maintain It
Press release | Land Reutilization Authority,Office of the Mayor | 05/04/2016 -
Mayor Slay Launches St. Louis Riverfront Butterfly Byway with Support from GRO1000 Garden and Greenspace Program
New monarch garden will increase habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 05/04/2016 -
42 Parcels of Vacant Land to Become Urban Tree Farms
Fresh Coast Capital to announce investment toward the revitalization of urban land into productive green space.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Land Reutilization Authority | 03/23/2016 -
Garden Signs
Available for registered Milkweeds for Monarchs Gardens
Newsgram | Office of the Mayor | 05/08/2015 -
May 2015 Volunteer Opportunity with Brightside
Plant Flowers Downtown on Saturday, May 16, 2015
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 05/01/2015 -
The City of St. Louis & CWE Neighborhood honored by The Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association
Recognized for Sustainability and named one of the Great Places in America 2014
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/17/2014 -
President Reed Teams with Forest ReLeaf to Plant Over 500 Trees for Peace throughout the Region this Fall
“Plant for Peace”
Press release | Board of Aldermen | 09/11/2014 -
Group Volunteer Opportunity Available
Get a group of your co-workers together to help make St. Louis better!
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 08/01/2014 -
2014 Blooming Soon Sale Going On Now
Order your tulip, daffodil, allium bulbs and more before the Sept. 20, 2014 deadline.
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 08/01/2014 -
Sixth Annual Confluence Trash Bash
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15 to participate in the annual Confluence Trash Bash
Newsgram | Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District | 03/05/2014 -
Lambert’s Terminal Recycling Program Doubles Output in 2013
New Indoor Containers Roll out This Week to Divert More Waste from Landfill
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 10/23/2013 -
Sustainable Neighborhood Small Grant Competition Winners Announced
Proposed Winning Projects
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 07/02/2013 -
A Strong Sense of Place
Two vacant Land Reutilization Authority lots are transformed into a custom, industrial-modern home through the vision of one St. Louis couple
News/Announcement | Land Reutilization Authority | 06/03/2013 -
Open Sustainability Competitions
Win gift certificates to Local Harvest Cafe or Urban Shark bicycle store or $5,000 to fund a project designed to help improve sustainability.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor | 05/07/2013 -
Create Your own Urban Garden
The Garden Lease Program allows residents to lease Land Reutilization Authority lots for $1.00.
News/Announcement | Land Reutilization Authority | 05/05/2013 -
Veolia Water Contract Is Put On Hold
Formal Action on Water Contract Put On Hold While Key Constituencies Are Heard
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 03/04/2013 -
St. Louis Rolls Out Phase Two of College Hill Hot-Spot Initiative
The City of St. Louis is working hand in hand with police to make College Hill a safer neighborhood for its residents.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/19/2013 -
Volunteers Needed for Trash Bash
Fourth Annual River des Peres Watershed Clean-up
News/Announcement | Department of Public Safety | 09/22/2012 -
Be A Part of Brightside's 30th Anniversary
Help plant 500,000 daffodils, tulips and other flower bulbs in January in honor of Brightside's 30th Anniversary.
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 01/01/2012 -
Old North Wins EPA Top Award
Top award focuses on creating sustainable communities
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 12/13/2011 -
City Residents Offered Free Firewood
Firewood available after 3 p.m. most weekdays on the Lower Muny Opera lot
Press release | Division of Forestry | 11/07/2011 -
Time to Order Bulbs from Brightside St. Louis
Order your flowers today and tell your friends.
Newsgram | Brightside St. Louis | 09/01/2011 -
Brightside News
Operation Brightside will now be known as Brightside St. Louis.
Newsgram | Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry | 07/01/2011 -
City Offices Closed Monday, Feb 21
Please see article for changes to the trash/recycling collection schedule.
Press release | Office of the Mayor | 02/14/2011
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