St. Paul Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts at your regular collection location (curb or alley) by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. All garbage must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts at your regular collection location (curb or alley) by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. All garbage must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residents in 1 to 4 unit homes receive up to 12 bulky items collected per year per garbage cart at no additional charge. Advance scheduling is not required; simply place items at your regular collection spot by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with a sign labeled bulky. A truck will collect items within two business days. Mattresses and box springs are collected free through Second Chance Recycling. | Up to 12 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Seasonal curbside yard waste subscription collection runs from April through November on regular collection day. Bring yard waste to free Ramsey County yard waste drop-off sites, request seasonal cart service, or compost in your backyard. Never place yard waste or food scraps in plastic bags. |
Trash container requirements
- Use city-provided black or brown garbage carts (small, medium, or large sizes)
- All household garbage must be placed in bags; do not put loose items in cart
- Lid must close completely; overflowing carts may not be serviced
- Extra garbage bags outside cart require a $4.25 per bag fee plus tax
- Keep containers 3 feet away from fences, walls, garages, and parked vehicles
St. Paul recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastic containers labeled #1, #2, and #5 (bottles, jugs, and cups; replace caps)
- Food and beverage cans, aluminum foil, and pie tins (rinsed clean)
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (empty and rinsed; remove caps)
- Cartons: milk cartons, juice boxes, soup and broth cartons (rinse and replace caps)
- Paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, mail, and paper grocery bags (keep dry)
- Boxes: corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened) and delivery pizza boxes
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (never put recycling in plastic bags; place loose in cart)
- Plastics labeled #3, #4, #6, or #7 and black plastic containers
- Tanglers: hoses, electrical cords, ropes, chains, and holiday string lights
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, food containers, and packaging)
- Food waste, liquids, and compostable plastics
- Batteries, light bulbs, electronics, and hazardous waste
St. Paul bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents in 1 to 4 unit homes receive up to 12 bulky items collected per year per garbage cart at no additional charge. Advance scheduling is not required; simply place items at your regular collection spot by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with a sign labeled bulky. A truck will collect items within two business days. Mattresses and box springs are collected free through Second Chance Recycling. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 12 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 651-266-6101 |
St. Paul holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: St. Paul, MN
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works · contractor
Phone: 651-266-6101
25 W. 4th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55102
These collection rules cover Zone Saint Paul Citywide Coordinated Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in St. Paul, MN?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at your regular collection location (curb or alley) by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. All garbage must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed.. These rules apply to Zone Saint Paul Citywide Coordinated Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in St. Paul?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Saint Paul Citywide Coordinated Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in St. Paul?
Residents in 1 to 4 unit homes receive up to 12 bulky items collected per year per garbage cart at no additional charge. Advance scheduling is not required; simply place items at your regular collection spot by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with a sign labeled bulky. A truck will collect items within two business days. Mattresses and box springs are collected free through Second Chance Recycling. The listed limit is 12 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 651-266-6101 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Saint Paul Citywide Coordinated Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in St. Paul?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic containers labeled #1, #2, and #5 (bottles, jugs, and cups; replace caps), Food and beverage cans, aluminum foil, and pie tins (rinsed clean), Glass bottles and jars of all colors (empty and rinsed; remove caps), Cartons: milk cartons, juice boxes, soup and broth cartons (rinse and replace caps), Paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, mail, and paper grocery bags (keep dry), Boxes: corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened) and delivery pizza boxes. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (never put recycling in plastic bags; place loose in cart), Plastics labeled #3, #4, #6, or #7 and black plastic containers, Tanglers: hoses, electrical cords, ropes, chains, and holiday string lights, Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, food containers, and packaging), Food waste, liquids, and compostable plastics, Batteries, light bulbs, electronics, and hazardous waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Saint Paul Citywide Coordinated Routes.