Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for St. Paul, MN
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for St. Paul residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly or every-other-week garbage collection (by cart size chosen) through the Citywide Garbage Program; all 1-4 unit residential properties must have city garbage service. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- 1 bulky item per month per unit per garbage cart, collected on your regular garbage day by appointment (1-4 unit properties)
- Free for 1 item per month per cart; additional or larger items $30.00 each. Mattress disposal free for all residential properties.
- City of Saint Paul — Public Works (Citywide Garbage Program; recycling via Eureka Recycling); Ramsey County (Environmental Center drop-off)
At a glance: St. Paul
- Trash day
- Weekly or every-other-week garbage collection (by cart size chosen) through the Citywide Garbage Program; all 1-4 unit residential properties must have city garbage service. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- Bulk pickup
- 1 bulky item per month per unit per garbage cart, collected on your regular garbage day by appointment (1-4 unit properties)
- Bulk cost
- Free for 1 item per month per cart; additional or larger items $30.00 each. Mattress disposal free for all residential properties.
- Dump
- Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal)
- Hazardous waste
- Ramsey County Environmental Center
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly or every-other-week garbage collection (by cart size chosen) through the Citywide Garbage Program; all 1-4 unit residential properties must have city garbage service. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal) | drop-off | 309 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN | — | — |
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| J & J Recycling | drop-off | 607 Barge Channel Rd, St. Paul, MN | — | — |
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| Remackel Roll Off Services | drop-off | 565 Barge Channel Rd, St. Paul, MN | — | — |
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| Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center | drop-off | 100 Red Rock Road, Newport, MN | — | — |
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| Twin City Refuse & Recycling | drop-off | 318 W. Water St, St. Paul, MN | — | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Ramsey County Environmental Center
- Address
- 1700 Kent St, Roseville, MN 55113
- Phone
- 651-266-0200
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm
- Residency
- Free for residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott and Washington counties
Accepted
- household hazardous waste
- electronics
- countertop appliances
- small electric items
- scrap metal
- household recycling
- food scraps
- plastic bags and film
- yard signs
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Annual yard waste collection April 1–November 30 for an additional $119.06/year (2025 fee); enrollment deadline March 31, billed annually (not prorated). One-time pickup of yard waste bags available for $4.00 + tax per bag or bundle. Yard waste and organics (food scraps) can also be brought to drop-off locations for composting at no charge.
E-waste
- How
- Free drop-off of televisions, computers, DVD players, keyboards, printers and devices that connect to them at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent St, Roseville)
- Cost
- Free
1-4 unit properties are required to have garbage service through the Citywide Garbage Program. Bulky items must be scheduled at least 2 business days ahead and labeled 'bulky'; do not set out until a confirmed collection date is received. Mattresses and box springs are free for all residential properties via the city's Second Chance Recycling partnership. Extra garbage bags $4/bag + tax. Yard waste collection is billed annually (not prorated) with a March 31 enrollment deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in St. Paul, MN?
- Weekly or every-other-week garbage collection (by cart size chosen) through the Citywide Garbage Program; all 1-4 unit residential properties must have city garbage service. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- When is bulk pickup in St. Paul, MN?
- 1 bulky item per month per unit per garbage cart, collected on your regular garbage day by appointment (1-4 unit properties) Schedule online at stpaul.gov/bulky at least 2 business days before your collection day. Mattress/box spring pickup scheduled separately with Second Chance Recycling (secondchancerecyclingmn.com or 612-230-7524); 5+ unit properties schedule through bizrecycling.com/contact.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in St. Paul?
- Free for 1 item per month per cart; additional or larger items $30.00 each. Mattress disposal free for all residential properties.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in St. Paul?
- furniture, appliances, electronics, mattresses, box springs, futon mattresses, metal bed frames
- Where can I dump trash near St. Paul?
- Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal) (309 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN); J & J Recycling (607 Barge Channel Rd, St. Paul, MN); Remackel Roll Off Services (565 Barge Channel Rd, St. Paul, MN); Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (100 Red Rock Road, Newport, MN)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in St. Paul?
- Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent St, Roseville, MN 55113)
- Yard waste in St. Paul: Annual yard waste collection April 1–November 30 for an additional $119.06/year (2025 fee); enrollment deadline March 31, billed annually (not prorated). One-time pickup of yard waste bags available for $4.00 + tax per bag or bundle. Yard waste and organics (food scraps) can also be brought to drop-off locations for composting at no charge.
- Annual yard waste collection April 1–November 30 for an additional $119.06/year (2025 fee); enrollment deadline March 31, billed annually (not prorated). One-time pickup of yard waste bags available for $4.00 + tax per bag or bundle. Yard waste and organics (food scraps) can also be brought to drop-off locations for composting at no charge.
- E-waste in St. Paul: Free drop-off of televisions, computers, DVD players, keyboards, printers and devices that connect to them at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent St, Roseville)
- Free drop-off of televisions, computers, DVD players, keyboards, printers and devices that connect to them at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent St, Roseville)