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Quarterly Garbage Bills from the City of Saint Paul are Legitimate
GARBAGE COLLECTION INVOICE & FINAL NOTICE: The first garbage hauling bill for April 1 - June 30 service was mailed on July 31. This bill was due on September 1. If a payment was not posted to your bank account by September 5, you were sent an Invoice and Final Notice. This notice was sent to the same address that the Quarter 2 2025 bill was mailed to.
LATE FEES: The City does not charge late fees for garbage assessments, however if the unpaid bill is unpaid by mid-November, it will be transferred to Ramsey County, and a fee will be applied.
ALREADY PAID: If you recently made a payment and want to verify whether it was received, please visit stpaul.gov/assessments
SAMPLE INVOICE AND FINAL NOTICE: This is an official invoice from the City of Saint Paul.
HOW TO PAY THIS ASSESSMENT:
- Online: One-time payments can be made using the Assessment Payment Portal. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find the one-time payment button to pay with a check, debit, or credit card at stpaul.gov/assessments.
- Mail: Checks or money orders can be written out to CITY OF ST PAUL - ASSESSMENTS and mailed to:
- Office of Saint Paul - Assessments
Lockbox 446150
PO Box 64127
Saint Paul, MN 55164-0127
- Office of Saint Paul - Assessments
- In-person: Cash, check, or money order payments can be dropped off at the Assessment Office (downtown) in City Hall:
- Office of Financial Services - Assessments
15 Kellogg Blvd W - 7th Floor (Suite 700)
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Note: Customer Lobby is closed on Fridays
- Office of Financial Services - Assessments
- Recurring: Set up recurring payments online through our new payment portal.
- Create a login and password and set up your account at https://deluxebillpay.com/ebpp/StPaulAsmts2/Login/Index
- You will need an Access Code the first time you log in. This will be provided on your paper bill.
- If you do not have your paper bill and need the access code, call 651-266-8858 EXT 1 or email ofs-assessments@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
YARD WASTE BILLS: Residents who have opted to sign up for additional yard waste services received a separate mailed invoice from the City of Saint Paul a few weeks ago. Yard Waste is billed separately from garbage collection services. THIS IS A VALID BILL FROM THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. If your Final Notice is in the amount of $119.06, it is the for unpaid Yard Waste Subscription bill.
Bills are available online and can be viewed and paid now at stpaul.gov/assessments with check or credit/debit card. Autopay is also available.
For changes to the billing process, information on how to pay your bill, and details on garbage rates, use the link below.
BILLS FROM PREVIOUS HAULER: The last bill due to the previous hauler was January 2025. If you had autopay set up with your previous hauler, you will need to re-enroll in the City's Autopay service. See below for instructions on setting up Autopay.
Quarter 2 Garbage Bills: Frequently Asked Questions
On April 1, 2025, the City of Saint Paul began a new garbage hauling contract for homes with 1-4-units. Garbage bills are now processed through the City of Saint Paul Assessments Office. Bills will be mailed quarterly in the month following a service period. The first garbage bill for 2025 was mailed July 31 for April-June services. Payments are due September 1.
Customer Service: All customer service needs for garbage and recycling are handled by the City. This includes missed collection reports, billing questions, cart repairs, and all other waste-related inquiries.
Web Form: stpaul.gov/garbage
Email: garbage@ci.stpaul.mn.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.
