Contact Kris Hageman Environmental Coordinator  Email  1000 City Hall Annex 25 4th St W Saint Paul, MN 55102 Ph: (651) 266-8866 Fx: (651) 266-8855 Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Thank you for recycling!  In 2009 residents and small businesses recycled over 21,000 tons of glass, cans, plastics and  papers.

• These materials were recycled through the curbside, multi-family, drop-off recycling programs and community clean up events.

 

• These recycling activities benefit our environment in many ways:
  • Reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 43,283 tons – the equivalent of taking 7.927 cars off the road
  • Conserving Energy equivalent to the energy consumption of 3,938 homes/yr
  • Conserving Natural Resources: equivalent to 302 acres of standing forest; 605 tons of iron ore; 339 tons of coal and 29 tons of limestone

Compostable Yard Bags

As of January 1, 2010 residents who contract for collection of yard waste at their homes are required to bag their yard waste in compostable bags.  

Watch a Public Service Announcement Regarding Compostable Yard Bags

You can find more information regarding compostable bag requirements at Rethink Recycling.  

If you use the Ramsey County Yard Waste Sites there is no change to the requirements for using these facilities.  

Macalester-Groveland Composting Project

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood began a 3-month project for composting food waste.  Residents will dispose of food waste at either a drop-off site, a recycling truck or in a trailer pulled by bicycle.  City of Saint Paul officials await a report and recommendations from Eureka Recycling regarding the next steps toward a citywide organics composting program.  Watch the Press Event Video for details. 

Community Clean Up Events

See the latest information regarding upcoming Community Clean Up Events.  This is a great opportunity to recycle and dispose of unwanted household items.  There are great re-use areas too.      

Recycling

The City of Saint Paul partners with Eureka Recycling for recycling services for all residents. 

Curbside recycling is collected weekly, Monday through Friday depending on which neighborhood you live in.  
 

Please have your materials set out at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day.

Residential Curbside Collection Days Map

What Happens to My Recycling?  Good Question!  Watch a WCCO news story explaining what happens to recycling after it is picked up at the curb in the City of Saint Paul. 
 
Recycling Bins

 

Bins are free, stop by and pick one up.    

 
Yard Waste Disposal 

 

Ramsey County provides free Yard Waste Disposal at drop off sites in the City of Saint Paul.    

Calendar of Events

View the Calendar of Events to see upcoming Environmental Events.  

The Guide to Recycling in Translation:

ESPAÑOL:  Información en español está disponible en nuestro sitio web. También se puede llamar nuestro servicio al cliente (inglés solamente).

HMOOB:  Ntawv qhia txog tej khoom siv uas zoo kho siv dua muaj ua lus Hmoob nyob online lossis hu tau peb tus xovtooj Lus-Askiv.

SOOMAALI:  Macluumaadka alaabtaa dib loo warshadeyn karo waxaad ka helaysaa bogga internetka isagoo Soomaali ku qoran amase waxaad soo wacdaa khadka degdegga ah ee luqadda-Ingiriiska.