Recycling and Waste Management

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Recycling Information

The City of Saint Paul contracts with Eureka Recycling to provide citywide recycling services to residential properties. Recycling and Solid Waste Services also provide support for public space and event recycling, organics recycling, and other waste reduction activities, litter collection and cleanup programs, as well as education and outreach. Having residents participate in the City’s recycling programs helps Saint Paul track and meet our community’s waste diversion goals and improves the livability and safety of our neighborhoods.

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Mattress Recycling Overview

At no additional cost, you can request an unlimited number of collections for mattresses, box springs, and metal bed frames to be recycled.

The City of Saint Paul partners with Second Chance Recycling and the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center. This partnership allows us to collect and recycle mattresses and box springs. We offer this service in an effort to keep these materials out of the landfill. Mattress and box spring pick-up comes at no additional cost to all Saint Paul residents.

The City of Saint Paul and Second Chance Recycling recycled over 9,200 mattresses in 2024. 

Accepted for Recycling

  • Mattresses

  • Box Springs

  • Metal Bed Frames

Not Accepted for Recycling

  • Mechanical Beds

  • Bed Furniture such as Headboards and Footboards

Please use our online request form or call us at 651-266-6101 to schedule a bulky item pick-up for these items.

Yard Waste and Backyard Composting

Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other plant material. Bring your yard waste to a drop-off site, request a pick-up, or compost in your backyard.

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste cannot be put in your garbage cart. There is an annual fee of $119.06 for yard waste collection. Yard waste can be turned into compost and used to improve soil and plant growth by disposing of it with one of these three options:

  1. Residential Collection

  2. Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

  3. Backyard Composting

  4. Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites 

    Ramsey County operates seven drop-off sites for yard waste. All sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents. Please note: Dumping trailers and dump trucks aren't allowed. If you have a dumping trailer or dump truck, please use a commercial yard waste site. 

  5. Backyard Composting

    Composting is a process that naturally breaks down organic materials. These include yard waste and food scraps. When your yard waste and food scraps break down, the material created is called "compost." Compost is a great natural soil additive that can be used to improve soil, help plants absorb nutrients, and fight plant pests and disease. Composting also diverts waste from the landfill and saves water!

    Introduction to Backyard Composting

    Check out this video from Ramsey County for information on how to start and maintain your backyard compost.


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