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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 […]

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Attention, City of Herculaneum residents! Starting the week of January 13, 2025, there will be changes to our trash and recycling collection schedules. Here’s what you need to know: Trash Collection Changes: Residents in the highlighted area on the map will transition from Friday service to Tuesday service. This change will take effect starting Tuesday, […]

Please note that the City Hall and all Non-Emergency Departments will be closing on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11:30 am, so that we may celebrate the holiday season with our hard-working employees. Please note that our night deposit is available to drop off payments after 11:30 am along with the option of the online […]

Important changes are coming to your trash and recycling collection schedule! Starting the week of January 13, 2025, Waste Connections will implement route changes to improve service levels by strategically balancing workloads. Key Updates: Recycling: The city will now be split into two areas for alternating collection Mondays. Providence and Stonewater: Serviced every other Monday […]

For 17 consecutive years, the City of Herculaneum has proudly held the designation of Tree City USA, a recognition awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious title honors our community’s unwavering commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. Tree City USA status reflects Herculaneum’s dedication to maintaining and enhancing our public tree resources. Through […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: You’re Invited! Community Meetings with Open Houses EPA is hosting four separate events about protecting communities from lead hazards at Superfund sites in historic mining areas. We hope you can attend one! Join EPA and partner agency representatives to ask your questions and learn about: EPA’s updated guidance for lead in soil Site […]

The City of Herculaneum is incredibly proud to honor three brave teenage girls who demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a near-drowning incident at a local pool.  These young women were recognized at City Hall on Monday, August 26th for their life-saving actions. In addition to their well-deserved recognition, each of them received  check […]

The City of Herculaneum, Missouri is located about 27 minutes south of the City of St. Louis, directly off of Interstate 55. Business Opportunity The City of Herculaneum is strategically located for growth with development opportunities within our community improvement districts. Our Strengths →Professional, Responsive Staff →In house Permitting Department →Public Safety provided by Herculaneum […]

What is a lead service line inventory? A lead service line inventory is a detailed record of the materials from which all service line in a water system are made.  The goal is to identify lead pipelines that should be replaced. Why is it required? On December 16, 2021, the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule […]