Official City Roundup: Trash Service Resumption and Public Health Alerts

City Resumes Regular Trash Collection Following Major Snow Event

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division has announced that regularly scheduled trash collection services will resume today, Thursday, January 29, 2026. This return to normal operations follows a multi-day suspension necessitated by the significant winter storm that recently impacted the region. In a roundtable discussion held this morning, city leaders addressed the challenges of the record-breaking snowfall, noting that while primary snow routes were cleared within 48 hours, residential efforts remain ongoing.

• Regular Thursday routes are back on their normal schedule as of this morning.
• Collections that were postponed earlier this week have been completed via a one-day delay schedule.
• The Refuse Division continues to prioritize access to alley containers; residents are encouraged to ensure that bins are not blocked by heavy snow drifts or parked vehicles to facilitate efficient collection.

Health Advisory: Influenza Activity Reaches Critical Threshold

The St. Louis Department of Health has issued an urgent public health advisory in response to a significant spike in influenza cases across the metropolitan area. Official data for January 2026 indicates that infection rates have nearly doubled compared to the same period in each of the past two years, affecting all demographics from young children to older adults.

• Health officials urge all residents who have not yet received their annual flu vaccination to do so immediately, as the season is expected to peak through February.
• Free flu shots remain available at various city health clinics and regional public health organizations.
• Seniors aged 65 and older are specifically encouraged to request the high-dose vaccine for enhanced protection against current circulating strains.
• Residents are reminded to practice frequent handwashing and consider wearing face masks in high-traffic indoor public spaces to mitigate the spread of respiratory illness.

Public Meeting Notice: Board of Police Commissioners

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners is scheduled to convene today, Thursday, January 29, 2026. This meeting serves as a session for the Labor Management Committee and is open to the public for observation.

• Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Police Headquarters, located at 1915 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103.
• Agenda: The committee will review departmental updates and evaluate the effectiveness of the recent emergency weather response protocols utilized during the late January snowstorm.

Ongoing Traffic and Infrastructure Alerts

MoDOT and the City of St. Louis remind motorists of significant long-term infrastructure projects and seasonal maintenance impacting travel throughout the city today:

• I-55 Reconstruction: Major ramp closures remain in effect at Loughborough Avenue, Lafayette/Truman, and Germania Avenue. These closures are part of a bridge and pavement reconstruction project scheduled to continue through early 2026.
• Winter Maintenance: MoDOT crews are active today on I-270 and I-55 clearing snow from shoulders and ramps. Motorists are advised to allow extra room for maintenance vehicles and drive according to current road conditions.