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.

Melvin Carter
Waste Management HistoryAddressing historical waste management issues.

Our fleet is custom designed for St Paul including four-wheel drive small rearload trucks to ensure tight Alleyways can be collected.

Dan Brazzle
Operational InfrastructureExplaining operational strategy for St. Paul alleys.

Multi-unit families will be able to apply for cart sharing. There will be minimum requirements for capacity.

Sarah Hos
Cart SharingExplaining new multi-unit residential policies.

People (6)

Mitra JalaliCity Council President

Acknowledged for leadership during the city's waste hauling transition.

Russ StarkChief Resilience Officer

Recognized for his work on city sustainability goals.

Places Mentioned

St. PaulOmaha, NebraskaExcel Arena

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
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