City News

The City of Herculaneum will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. 🗓 Closed: Monday, February 16, 2026🏛 Reopening: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. We appreciate your understanding and hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🇺🇸

The City of Herculaneum wants to hear from you. We’re launching a community survey to gather input on our parks and recreation system, and your voice matters. Why Your Input Matters Whether you’re a longtime resident or someone who regularly enjoys our parks from the surrounding area, your feedback will directly influence important decisions about: […]

Recyclable Items Collection EVERY OTHER MONDAY Set Out By 6:00 AM ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Tin & Steel Cans Aluminum Containers Plastics #1 – #5 & Buckets Cardboard & Paper Glass Bottles & Jars NOT ACCEPTED Bathroom Waste Food Scraps Styrofoam Electronics & Batteries Plastic Bags ALL ITEMS MUST BE RINSED CLEAN! No Styrofoam or Hazardous Waste […]

BULK ITEM COLLECTION 1ST & 3RD WEEK OF EACH MONTH On Your Trash DayCall 24 Hours in Advance to Schedule Pickup & Identify Items “White Goods” Require $25 Sticker Fee, Call to Purchase Sticker Set Items Out By 6:00 AM On Pickup Days -Waste Connections- 636-321-2100 wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com

Available April Through November REQUIREMENTS & LIMITATIONS: Limbs must be from routine property maintenance. Collection is limited to occupied residential properties. Limbs will be collected on the first non-holiday Monday of the month, weather permitting. Notify City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before collection day. Tree limbs by commercial cutting will not be […]

Great news — the city’s boil water advisory has been lifted! Water service has been fully restored, and all required test results have come back clean. Below are tips that can be taken but make sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions. To ensure your water systems are safe and functioning properly, please follow these important steps: […]

Recent Update 10-14-25 The City of Herculaneum is no long under a boil order, see update here. ——– Original Post 10-10-25 What Happened Earlier this week, a significant water line break caused low pressure across the city’s water system. As a precaution, a boil order was issued for all residents. This is a standard public […]

Last year, our city voted to transfer our local court to the Jefferson County Circuit Court—a change that will save the city $100,000 to $150,000 annually in expenses. During this transition, we discovered that our court records had not been properly digitized or accounted for since 1972. To complete the process, every single document had […]