Announcing the New Garbage and Recycling Contract Agreements
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
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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)
Melvin CarterMayorSt. Paul Mayor overseeing the modernization of city waste services.
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St. Paul Mayor overseeing the modernization of city waste services.
“Today has been a long time coming and it's another exciting step in our efforts to modernize our Residential Waste Management program.”
Announcing the evolution of the city's waste hauling program.
Dan BrazzleCEOMinnesota native leading the new private partnership for waste collection.
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Minnesota native leading the new private partnership for waste collection.
“FCC will invest nearly $30 million into our operations... it will include more than 30 trucks, a facility and maintenance yard.”
Detailing the company's investment into the city infrastructure.
Sean KershawDirector of Public WorksResponsible for managing the 10% of routes the city is taking in-house.
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Responsible for managing the 10% of routes the city is taking in-house.
“The 10% we're taking is the hardest 10% in the city.”
Explaining the logic behind the city taking over specific, difficult-to-service alley routes.
Sarah HosSolid Waste and Recycling Program ManagerLeading the design and update of the organized trash system.
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Leading the design and update of the organized trash system.
“The first change that residents will see will be on November 1st and that will be to recycling.”
Laying out the timeline for service implementation.
Mitra JalaliCity Council PresidentAcknowledged for leadership during the city's waste hauling transition.
Acknowledged for leadership during the city's waste hauling transition.
Russ StarkChief Resilience OfficerRecognized for his work on city sustainability goals.
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