Olivette Sets Dates for Annual Bulk Collection | The Locally Times
Olivette residents can clear out clutter during the city's annual week-long bulk collection, set for April 20-24, while nearby communities head to the polls.
While neighboring communities prepare for municipal elections, Olivette residents are gearing up for a different kind of civic duty: spring cleaning. The city's annual large bulk collection is scheduled for Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, 2026, offering a dedicated week to dispose of those hard-to-toss items that don't fit into regular trash services. This annual service offers residents a specific window to manage household waste that typically doesn't fit into regular trash services. However, city records do not currently specify the types of items eligible for collection, nor do they detail any associated costs or fees for residents utilizing this service. The city has also not indicated the estimated volume of materials expected or the number of households anticipated to participate in the upcoming collection. ## Regional Municipal Activity in April While Olivette focuses on tidying up, a flurry of municipal election activity is scheduled for April 7, 2026, across several nearby communities. Voters in Rock Hill, Sunset Hills, Overland, Brentwood, Des Peres, Town and Country, and Webster Groves are set to head to the polls. Specific ballot items include 'Prop P' in Sunset Hills and 'Prop I' for the Bayless School District. Overland records mention candidates for its general municipal election, and Town and Country has released a list of filed candidates. In Webster Groves, residents will elect a mayor and three council members. Beyond elections, Rock Hill's Board of Aldermen is scheduled to meet on April 7, with its Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on April 1. Brentwood's candidate filing for its April 7 election closed on December 30, 2025, and public hearing notices are listed for an April 6 Board of Aldermen meeting. ## Additional Community Engagements Beyond spring cleaning, Olivette residents have another opportunity for civic engagement. The City of Olivette is scheduled to host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 28, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Olivette City Center, city records confirm. Just across the state line, Belleville, Illinois, is organizing its own community cleanup. Volunteers are sought for the 'Keep Belleville Beautiful' litter pickup event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon, according to Belleville city records. These diverse events showcase ongoing community services and engagement opportunities throughout the region. ## Key Questions **When is Olivette's large bulk collection scheduled?** The large bulk collection in Olivette is scheduled to run from Monday, April 20, 2026, to Friday, April 24, 2026. **What items are accepted during the collection?** City records do not specify the types of items eligible for the large bulk collection. **Are there other upcoming events in Olivette?** The City of Olivette is also hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 28, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Olivette City Center.