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Trash Schedule Adjusted for Veterans Day: Roll Cart Collection Schedule Changed for Tuesday, November 11
Attention all city residents! Mayor Cara Spencer is bringing back the Mayor’s Holiday Card Contest for 2025. Show off your creative spirit and represent the diverse artists of St. Louis by submitting your design for the Mayor’s holiday cards.
Submission Guidelines:
- Name, Contact Number, Email Address, and Ward must be included with submissions
- Designs should be appropriate for all religions
- Original designs should not exceed 8.5″ x 11″
- All artistic mediums are allowed, as long as they can be rendered as a digital image
- Renderings must be in a PNG format
Submission Themes:
- Festival of St. Louis – celebrating the diversity of St. Louis and the many identities that make up our city
- Laissez les bons temps rouler – celebrating the return of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball to City Hall in March
- St. Louis Works – honoring the hardworking laborers who keep our city running smoothly
- Sustainable Season – recognizing the sustainability efforts of St. Louis
Selection Process:
All artwork must be submitted via email to the Mayor’s Office by Friday, December 5, 2025 for consideration in the contest. The top 10 finalists will be invited to a special ceremony in the Mayor’s Office and their designs will be displayed in City Hall during the holiday season.
Send entries to CityHoliday@stlouis-mo.gov.
Media Contact:
Kathryn Jamboretz
Communications
City of St. Louis Mayor’s Office
Jamboretzk@stlouis-mo.gov
314-484-9333
Trash Schedule Adjusted for Veterans Day
In other news, Mayor Spencer has announced that the roll cart collection schedule will be adjusted for Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Close this alert to view the updated schedule.
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