Announcing the New Garbage and Recycling Contract Agreements
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Evolution of St. Paul's residential waste management program
Partnership with FCC Environmental Services
Expansion of city-led hauling services
Implementation of cart sharing and opt-out programs
Sustainability goals and waste diversion
In-house customer service transition
Increase in bulky item collection from 2 to 12 per year
Management of illegal dumping and litter cleanup
Fleet investment including CNG and electric vehicles
Notable Quotes (3)
We were the only the largest American City without organized hauling and so that meant our streets and alleys were overcrowded.
Our fleet is custom designed for St Paul including four-wheel drive small rearload trucks to ensure tight Alleyways can be collected.
Multi-unit families will be able to apply for cart sharing. There will be minimum requirements for capacity.
People (6)
St. Paul Mayor overseeing the modernization of city waste services.
Minnesota native leading the new private partnership for waste collection.
Responsible for managing the 10% of routes the city is taking in-house.
Leading the design and update of the organized trash system.
Acknowledged for leadership during the city's waste hauling transition.
Recognized for his work on city sustainability goals.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- November 1, 2024: Start of recycling changes
- April 1, 2025: Garbage collection program rollout
- January 5, 2026: Last bill from current private haulers
- January 2026: Opt-out program availability