The City of Washington strives for quick and safe snow removal from the city streets in minimal time. Streets are managed by giving priority to providing access for emergency vehicles in the following order: Major thoroughfares and collector streets, minor collector streets and longer residential streets, shorter residential streets and cul de sacs. After completion, the crews will work to “widen out” and clear all streets.
❄️ How can I help? ❄️
Always shovel to the right side rather than into the street.
Try to shovel beyond the curb. Clear an area 2 feet past the end of your driveway.
Shovel an area 2x15 up the street from your driveway (direction plow truck will be coming from).
Keep your mailbox clear to ensure mail delivery. City crews must keep a few feet away from the mailboxes to avoid damaging them.
Start clearing snow early! Fresh snow weighs less than old snow that compacts and becomes wet and difficult to shovel.
❄️ Ice & Snow... Take it slow! ❄️
Avoid unnecessary driving and stay off the roadways whenever possible during winter storms. Please do not try to pass Snowplows. Stay back. Stay Safe. Give the plows room to work. Remember to clean off your car and headlights.
Please park in your driveway during winter storms. Plows need to avoid parked vehicles, which can result in piles of snow on the roadway. Never park in front of your driveway, as this can result in your vehicle being blocked in by the snow plows.
2025 Campers registration opens Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with general registration beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Spots are limited, so don't miss it!
Visit www.washmoparksandrec.com to register!
🚛 Curbside Service Update ❄️
Crews were unable to complete today's revised route. Affected residents are asked to keep their trash and bulk items to the curb so that it can be serviced tomorrow, January 29.
To help keep our hardworking sanitation crew safe, we kindly ask residents to:
❄️Place carts on the cleared portion of the road
❄️Please avoid placing carts in snowbanks or in the yard
This helps our team avoid climbing over snow. If a cart is not safely accessible, service may be skipped. Thank you so much for your patience and for helping keep everyone safe—we truly appreciate your cooperation! ❄️💙
Night Shift Summary. Date:1-27-26
Assisted the Fire department in the area of 2nd Street.
A male subject was arrested for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop.
A dog was found and later returned to his owner.
#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #knowyourdrains
🚛 Curbside Service Update ❄️
Crews were unable to complete today's revised route. Affected residents are asked to keep their trash and bulk items to the curb so that it can be serviced tomorrow, January 28.
To help keep our hardworking sanitation crew safe, we kindly ask residents to:
❄️Place carts on the cleared portion of the road
❄️Please avoid placing carts in snowbanks or in the yard
This helps our team avoid climbing over snow. If a cart is not safely accessible, service may be skipped. Thank you so much for your patience and for helping keep everyone safe—we truly appreciate your cooperation! ❄️💙
While it may be tempting and look safe, please stay off the ice on the lake and any other bodies of water in the city. Ice conditions are unsafe and can change quickly—even when it looks solid. Your safety comes first.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Day Shift Summary. 01/26/26
Officers responded to the 1400 block of E. 6th St. for an animal complaint.
Officers responded to Marbach Dr. to assist the fire department.
Officers responded to the area of 3rd and Stafford for a snow removal issue.
Officers responded to the area of 8th and Locust for a parking issue.
A domestic assault report was taken in the 1000 block of Caroline Dr.
Assisted the fire department in the 500 block of W. 3rd St.
A stealing was reported on Apple Blossom Ln.
Officers responded to the 300 block of W. 4th St. for a keep the peace.
Night Shift Summary. Date:1-26-26
Assisted EMS in the area of Weber Heights.
Assisted a homeless subject with locating the warming shelter.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of James Street.
A parking violation was reported in the area of Southwinds.
Hours: 9AM to 2PM.
Dates:
Thursday Feb 5
Thursday Feb 19
Thursday March 5
Thursday March 19
Thursday April 9
Thursday April 23
Thursday May 7
❄️ Library Board of Trustees Meeting Postponed ❄️
The Library Board of Trustees Meeting has been postponed to Monday, February 2 at 6pm.
Thank you!
Due to weather conditions and for the safety staff, curbside trash collection and bulk (big) trash collection are delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
🗓️ Revised schedule:
Monday (Jan 26) ➡️ Tuesday (Jan 27)
Tuesday (Jan 27) ➡️ Wednesday (Jan 28)
Wednesday (Jan 28) ➡️ Thursday (Jan 29)
Thursday (Jan 29) ➡️ Friday (Jan 30)
Friday (Jan 30) ➡️ Saturday (Jan 31)
To help keep our hardworking sanitation crew safe, we kindly ask residents to:
❄️Place carts on the cleared portion of the road
❄️Please avoid placing carts in snowbanks or in the yard
This helps our team avoid climbing over snow. If a cart is not safely accessible, service may be skipped. Thank you so much for your patience and for helping keep everyone safe—we truly appreciate your cooperation! ❄️💙
Night Shift Summary. 1/25/26:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Southwinds Dr.
A male was arrested for driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and driving while revoked in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 5th St.
Assisted EMS / WFD with an alarm in the 1100 block of North Park Dr.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Eckelkamp Ct.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of Washington Crossing.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 2300 block of Rabbit Trail.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.
Day Shift Summary 01/25/2026
Alarm from a business on Vernaci Drive. Management was contacted.
Dog was located in the 1400 block of East 3rd Street. Doggo was picked up by the owner before we arrived.
Report of C&I driving in the 5000 block of Highway 100.
Report of C&I driving on Elbert Drive.
We again appreciate everyone who has been working through the snow to make it passable for the people that have to travel.
If you have to travel tomorrow please leave plenty of time and go slowly. Also, clean off your vehicles completely before driving. Be safe!
**NOTICE: Due to the weather conditions, Waste Connections will not be running routes tomorrow, January 26.
Night Shift Summary 01/24/26
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of International Ave. and Cardinal Ln.
Check the well being conducted in the 1400 block of Marbach Dr.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
Peace disturbance in the 500 block of W. Front St.
Careless and reckless driving was reported in the area of Columbus Ln.
Day Shift Summary 01/24/26
Derelict vehicle reported in the 6000 block of Highway 100.
Domestic assault reported on Southwinds Circle. Subject was arrested.
Assisted EMS on Southwinds Circle. Subject was left in care of EMS.
We appreciate the public traveling safe if they had to and the ones that didn't staying home. We had no vehicle crashes. Please continue as the weather is going to degrade overnight.
We also want to recognize the hard work of our City of Washington Public Works Department as they plow and salt our streets. We appreciate you!
Night Shift Summary 01/23/26
Responded to St. Louis County PD to interview a person of interest.
A check the well-being was requested at Police HQ.
Officers responded to the area of Krog Park for an alarm sounding.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 700 block of Clay St.
Assist motorist in the area of Hwy 100 and W. 5th St.
