Yard Waste Collection
If you are subscribed to weekly yard waste collection service, collection began Monday, April 7. Please set your cart out by 6 a.m. on your regular garbage collection day. To find your collection day, visit stpaul.gov/garbagemap
Signup has closed for seasonal yard waste subscription service in 2025. However, requests for one-time yard waste pickups can be made for $4 per bag or bundle. For details, visit stpaul.gov/yardwaste
If you subscribed to weekly yard waste collection in 2024, but did not receive a cart and would still like one, please contact us.
Our Services
Residential Collection
You can place the following out for curbside collection:
• Garbage
• Recycling
Visit our Residential Collection page to sign up for collection services, learn how to prepare for collection day, or report an issue.
Bulky Item & Mattress Collection
You can get a limited number of bulky items (too large to fit in your cart) picked up for no additional charge with your regular collection. You can have more bulky items collected for a fee.
All households get unlimited free mattress collection through our mattress recycling program.
Food Scraps & Yard Waste
Food scraps (organics) and yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches) can be recycled into compost:
- Sign up for yard waste collection or bring it to a drop-off site.
- Get compostable bags for food scraps. Bring full bags to a drop-off site.
- Turn yard waste and food scraps into compost in your own backyard.
Visit our Food Scraps (Organics) & Yard Waste pages to learn how to reduce and reuse waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Many everyday items are dangerous if not disposed of safely. These are called hazardous waste. Common examples include:
- House paint
- Batteries
- Motor oil
- Syringes
- Medications
Hazardous waste cannot go in your garbage or recycling cart. Safe disposal protects people and our environment.
Ramsey County collects hazardous waste at a year-round collection site. They also host seasonal collection events.
Event Recycling & Composting
Hosting an event in Saint Paul? We can provide containers for garbage, recycling, and food scraps.
You can borrow containers at no cost for public and private events, including:
• Block parties
• Family reunions
• Public events and festivals
Event organizers are responsible for disposing of any waste collected in these containers.
Litter Cleanup
Do you want to prevent and collect litter in your neighborhood? We offer many opportunities to get involved:
- Organize a cleanup event
- Adopt-a-Block
- Adopt-a-Container
- Participate in a City or District Council cleanup
Join one of our Saint Paul Litter Programs, or explore other ways to volunteer. You supply the time, energy, and enthusiasm, we supply the rest.
