Having your garbage collected is an essential city service but remembering to pay your garbage bill on time can sometimes slip through the cracks. The city of St. Paul Minnesota aims to make paying your garbage bill as quick and convenient as possible. Read on to learn about St. Paul garbage service and the easy options to pay your bill.
Overview of Garbage Service in St. Paul
The city of St Paul provides garbage collection services for all residential properties with 1-4 units, including single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings Garbage service is mandatory for all households to reduce illegal dumping, traffic, and pollution.
St. Paul uses a coordinated citywide system with designated haulers assigned to different collection zones. Your monthly bill depends on your cart size, pick-up frequency, and any extra services. Standard rates in 2025 are:
- Small cart (35 gallons)/weekly: $27.04
- Medium cart (64 gallons)/weekly: $36.56
- Large cart (96 gallons)/weekly: $46.88
Seniors and disabled residents may qualify for reduced rates.
Getting Your Garbage Bill
Garbage bills in St. Paul are sent out quarterly. You will receive a bill every 3 months from the city utility billing office.
Bills are mailed to your designated garbage service address. If you need your bill sent elsewhere or prefer paperless e-bills, you can update your billing preferences through the hauler portal.
Bills are issued at the start of January, April, July, and October. Payment is due by the end of the same month.
Ways to Pay Your Garbage Bill
The city of St. Paul offers several convenient payment options:
Pay Online
- Visit stpaul.gov/billing and login or create an account
- Select garbage services and enter payment info
- Online payments processed instantly
Pay by Phone
- Call 651-266-8858 to pay via automated system
- Available 24/7 with credit/debit card
Pay by Mail
- Detach payment stub from bill and enclose with check
- Mail to address printed on stub
- Allow 7-10 days for delivery
Pay In Person
- At Saint Paul Municipal Service Center
- Cash, check, money order, card accepted
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There are no fees for paying your garbage bill through any of these methods.
Setting Up Recurring Payments
For automated hands-free payment, St. Paul residents can enroll in:
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AutoPay – Your bill is paid automatically each quarter by the due date. Deducted from your bank account or charged to a credit/debit card on file.
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SurePay – Make automatic fixed monthly payments towards your quarterly garbage bill.
You can enroll through your online account or by submitting an authorization form to the utility billing office.
Late Fees and Past Due Bills
If payment is not received by the due date, a 10% late penalty is applied to your balance. Accounts more than 90 days past due may receive an administrative citation of $100 plus your past due charges.
Failure to pay will result in garbage assessments added to your property taxes. Pay promptly each quarter to avoid late fees and additional costs.
Changing Your Garbage Service
If you need to adjust your garbage cart size or pickup schedule, contact your designated hauler directly. Find your hauler at stpaul.gov/garbagemap. Changes typically take 1-2 billing cycles to take effect.
You can also manage account details and billing preferences through your online hauler portal.
Additional City Garbage Services
Beyond weekly pickup, St. Paul offers:
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Bulky item collection – Up to 3 large items per year like furniture and appliances
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Extra bag stickers – For overflow garbage that doesn’t fit your bin
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Yard waste – Curbside yard waste collection from April to November
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Household hazardous waste dropoff – Safe disposal for chemicals, electronics, batteries
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Large item dropoff – Year-round dropoff for mattresses, appliances, tires, construction debris
Fees for extra services are added to your quarterly garbage bill.
Moving or Cancelling Service
If you are moving within or out of St. Paul, request service cancellation through your hauler’s website or by phone at least 1 week prior. This ensures you are not billed for unused service.
To restart service at a new St. Paul address, the new resident must set up an account with the assigned hauler for that property.
Contact the City of St. Paul
For billing questions or disputes, contact the city utility billing office:
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: 651-266-8858
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Online: stpaul.gov/billing
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In person: 1900 Rice St, Saint Paul
Managing garbage collection services and paying your bill on time is hassle-free with the convenient options offered by the city of St. Paul. Review your bill details, payment history, and account preferences through your online hauler portal anytime.
Garbage Assessment Inquiry Form
The City of Saint Paul gives you the opportunity to dispute any Delinquent Garbage Assessments. If you have received a notice from the City of Saint Paul (Invoice and Final Notice OR Public Hearing Notice) regarding a Delinquent Garbage Assessment and would like to dispute it, please fill out the form below:
Garbage Service Billing Process
- Haulers mail out invoices on the 5th day of the first month of quarterly service (January, April, July, and October). The invoice covers the next three months. Ex. January bill is for service provided January, February, March.
- Payment is due the 25th of the billing month. In order for your hauler to receive payment, it must clear your bank or financial institution by the due date.
- Payments not received by the due date, will incur a late fee of 5% and the end of each month of the billing cycle. Up to three late fees are possible per billing cycle.
- At the end of the quarter, all unpaid bills are turned over to the City for assessment. Your hauler can no longer take payment for that quarter.
It is now classified as a pending property tax assessment* with the city. Your hauler can no longer take payment for this quarterly bill. The City of Saint Paul will send out an Invoice and Final Notice to the resident. The resident then has 30 days to pay the pending assessment. After 30 days the pending assessment will be sent for approval through the ratification of assessment process to be added to the residents property taxes. During this time you can pay your bill online or by mail, for more information on payment options visit Assessments.
*If you have general questions about the assessment process, you can contact the assessment department at 651-266-8858.
If the City of Saint Paul does not receive payment of the delinquent charges by the due date on the “Invoice and Final Notice,” the City will send out a second notice titled Public Hearing Notice Ratification of Assessment. This will include a scheduled date, time, and location for a legislative hearing that residents are able to attend if they wish to contest the assessment. Please note that it is not mandatory to attend these hearings. The notice will include a webform URL to enter your request for a legislative hearing at the assigned date and time. Please call 651-266-6101 if you need assistance.
To contest the assessment, submit a request for a legislative hearing online or by phone 651-266-6101 and attend the scheduled hearing date. During your hearing, the legislative hearing officer will make a recommendation about the assessment. This recommendation will be provided to the City Council for their approval of the final assessment roll. If you disagree with the legislative hearing officer’s recommendation, you may attend the City Council hearing to dispute the recommendation.
If the pending assessment is still unpaid at the time of the scheduled City Council Hearing, it will be approved by City Council and the balance will be sent to Ramsey County to be assessed to your property. If a bill is assessed to the property by Ramsey County, it will incur additional administration fees of $2.50. You can pay the bill with Ramsey County Property Taxes.
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FAQ
How much is garbage in MN?
2024 Garbage RatesCart SizeGallonsQuarterly RatesSmall32 (approx. 2-3 kitchen sized bags)$62. 48Small32 (approx. 2-3 kitchen sized bags)$75. 21Medium64 (approx. 4-5 kitchen sized bags)$112. 57Large96 (approx. 5-7 kitchen sized bags)$134. 31.
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Where does St. Paul garbage go?
Garbage collected in the City of Saint Paul goes to the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center). The material is processed to produce fuel used by Xcel Energy. The material processed generates enough electricity to power 40,000 homes.
Who pays for garbage collection in San Jose?
In the City of San José, garbage service is required, and the owner must pay for it even if the property is empty (see SJMC 9). 10. 1010 and SJMC 9. 10. 1200).
Does WM offer trash & recycling services in St Paul?
WM is proud to offer trash & recycling services to residents in St Paul, MN. Visit our site to view your weekly trash schedule, bulk pickup options & more.
How can I recycle in Saint Paul?
Information on how and what you can recycle in the City of Saint Paul. Answers to our most frequently asked questions. All homes in Saint Paul with one to four units, like townhomes and rentals, must have garbage service and a cart for each unit.
What is included in a water bill in Saint Paul?
The charges for water and sewer use are broken down by unit, with one unit equal to 100 cubic feet of water or 748 gallons. The amount of money you pay for water in Saint Paul is based on the size of your water meter. There is also a main replacement surcharge and a right-of-way (ROW) fee on your bill.
How do I schedule a curbside recycling pickup in St Paul?
Please call our office no less than 48 hours prior to your service day to schedule a pickup. Recycling In St. Paul, curbside recycling is collected via a city contract with Eureka Recycling, 651-222-7678. For more information regarding recycling in St. Paul, please click here.
How do I get a bulk item collected in St Paul?
In 2018 each resident will get one bulk item collected at no charge. After free items there is an additional charge for bulk item collection. Please call our office no less than 48 hours prior to your service day to schedule a pickup. Recycling In St. Paul, curbside recycling is collected via a city contract with Eureka Recycling, 651-222-7678.
How do I contact the city of St Paul?
Call the City of St. Paul at 651-266-6101 or click here for more information or questions about the city program. Call our Customer Service line at 612-884-8008 if you are in Aspen’s zone and have questions about your service or bill. The City of St. Paul program offers four levels of service.
