As we make this shift later this spring, you will begin to see updates to Wentzville’s solid-waste program. While the way services are managed will change, the quality of solid-waste services you receive will remain the same. These updates are part of a long-term effort to enhance operations and create a more consistent customer experience across the community. We understand that transitions take time, and we appreciate your patience as the City and Meridian work together to make this process as smooth as possible. Meridian will share full details directly with its solid-waste customers in early 2026.
Current Service Updates
- As we make this shift later this spring, residents will begin to see updates to Wentzville’s Meridian will continue to be Wentzville’s solid-waste provider, so the service you receive at the curb each week will look similar.
- Your trash/recycling/yard-waste pickup days will remain the same.
- Meridian will continue to offer free large-item pickup — up to three items per quarter.
- Weekly yard-waste service (March–December) will remain the same, but must be collected in a Meridian Waste–issued yard-waste cart, brown biodegradable bags or properly bundled branches. Personal carts will no longer be accepted.
- Don’t need weekly yard-waste service? You can continue to schedule one-time yard-waste bag pickups for $4/bag (with a minimum $12 charge).
- Single-stream recycling will continue to be provided at no additional cost.
New Program Details
- Meridian will provide all customer service support, and solid waste billing will shift to quarterly statements directly from Meridian. For most residents, your average monthly cost will decrease.
- You will continue to receive a monthly water/sewer bill from the City.
- Your trash, recycling and yard-waste carts will also be replaced as part of the transition. The new carts will be embedded with an electronic tag that will help track collections.
- You will need to schedule and pay for any extra bags placed outside of your cart (at a cost of $3 per bag). Need more room for trash? Residents may rent additional solid waste carts for $5 per cart per month.
- As mentioned above, personal yard waste carts will no longer be serviced.
