Billing and Rates

Changes to Billing Process

Starting April 1, 2025: The City will enter a new contract with FCC Environmental for residential garbage collection. Here's what to expect:

  • You'll receive quarterly bills from the City of Saint Paul, not your garbage hauler.
  • Garbage bills will now come after the service period, instead of before. You'll receive your first bill from the City of Saint Paul in July 2025. This bill will cover services provided from April 1 to June 30, 2025.

The City will handle all billing and service requests. For questions related to garbage, yard waste, bulky items, recycling, and more, contact our customer service team at 651-266-6101 or via our online request form.

For billing questions, contact the City Assessments Office at 651-266-8858. 

Information on Program Change

Garbage Rates

All households with one to four units must have a garbage cart and active service for each residential unit. Here's what you should know about garbage rates:

  • Garbage rates will be adjusted every April.
  • Your collection frequency and cart size determine your garbage rate.
  • Every household pays an annual Solid Waste Fee. This is added to your Ramsey County property tax statement.
    • This fee covers carts, administration, illegal dumping clean-up, and outreach efforts.
  • Extra collection services are available. Cost varies.
  • An option to opt-out of garbage collection or share a cart will be available for sign-up in late 2025. 

Rates: April 2025 to March 2026

Cart SizeGallonsCollection

Bulky Items Included Annually

Quarterly Rates with State and County FeesAnnual Service FeeTotal Annual Cost
Small32 (approx. 2-3 kitchen sized bags)Every other week

12

$58.47$42.86$276.74
Small32 (approx. 2-3 kitchen sized bags)Weekly

12

$82.69$42.86$373.62
Medium64 (approx. 4-5 kitchen sized bags)Weekly

12

$113.19$42.86$495.62
Large96 (approx. 5-7 kitchen sized bags)Weekly

12

$137.53$42.86$592.98

Change My Cart Size or Collection Frequency 

Ways to Pay Your Garbage Bill

How Do I Pay for Recycling?

Recycling service is automatically included in your Ramsey County property taxes.

You won't receive a bill for recycling collection. Instead, you'll see a charge on your annual property tax statement. This fee covers the cost of carts, collection, administration, and outreach efforts.

When moving, your recycling service fee will automatically transfer to the new property owner. Learn more about transferring service. 

Last Edited: March 31, 2025