Saint Paul has a single-sort recycling system, which means residents can put all recyclable materials into one cart. For more information download the 2020 All In Recycling Guide:
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Election signs are not recyclable
All political signs must be removed one week (Nov. 10) after the general election has been held. Election signs can’t be recycled in Saint Paul. These signs may be kept for future use, for an adapted use, or discarded as waste. Please check with the campaign that distributed the election sign to see if they are collecting these signs following the election.
If you have metals signs or metal stakes, separate any metal from the plastic campaign signs and recycle with scrap metal at a metal recycler.
Accepted for Recycling
Plastic ContainersEmpty, rinse, & replace caps/lids
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MetalEmpty & rinse
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GlassEmpty, rinse, & remove caps/lids
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CartonsEmpty, rinse, replace caps/lids
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PaperKeep dry & flat
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BoxesEmpty & flatten
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Not Accepted for Recycling
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For more disposal options, visit RamseyRecycles.com
New in 2020
Clothes/linens and shredded paper are no longer accepted in the residential collection program. Do not place these items in your recycling cart.
Clothes and Linens:
For donation opportunities, visit the Ramsey County Reuse and Donation page.
Shredded Paper:
Recycle Smart. Shredded paper is no longer accepted in the residential recycling program. When placed in your recycling cart, shredded paper most often does not get recycled due to its very small size and can be a contaminant for other materials in the recycling process. Keep your paper shredding to a minimum. Paper for shredding is typically accepted at our Citywide Drop off Events. You can also refer to the Ramsey County AtoZ Recycling and Disposal Guide for disposal options.
Updated: October 27, 2020