Overview

Vehicle engaged in the hauling of putrescible and non-putrescible solid waste, except body wastes, and includes garbage and rubbish.

Any container or dumpster placed on public property requires a Use of Street permit, issued by the Public Works department.

If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989 or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 357of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about solid waste haulers.

Application Requirements

Apply online at PAULIE*

  • Information needed for your online application:
    • Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
    • Business Purchase Agreement (Only for Change of Ownership applications)
    • Property Lease / rental agreement or proof of ownership
    • General Liability Insurance with $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 property damage per accident
    • Automobile Liability Insurance with $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 property damage per accident. Must have 30 day notice of cancellation. (Note: The VIN and state plate number of vehicle to be licensed on insurance certificate.)
    • Regional Mixed Municipal Waste License
    • A schedule of charges
    • Approved truck inspection conducted by the DSI Licensing Division, please call 651-266-8989.
      • Vehicle photos may be submitted for the truck inspection. Include the following photos for each truck looking to be licensed
        • Front, Both Sides, and Back of Vehicle
        • The name of the licensee in block letters not less than two (2) inches high, painted in a contrasting color
        • License plate on vehicle
        • Photo of VIN found on vehicle
    • Business Purchase Agreement (Only for Change of Ownership applications)
    • Property Lease / rental agreement or proof of ownership
  • Site and Floor Plan
  • Fillable PDFs for your online application submission:

*If you would like to complete your application on paper, please request a paper application by calling 651-266-8989, emailing dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us or stopping into our office at 375 Jackson Street.

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration/Renewal

A Solid Waste Hauler License will expire one year from the date of application or upon expiration of general and auto liability insurance. This license is renewed annually.