Come April 1, 2026, Saint Paul residents in one- to four-unit homes will see their garbage bills shift as the city updates its rate tables. The new schedule prices service by cart size and how often it gets picked up. Under the updated rates, a small 35-gallon cart collected every other week is listed at about $287.66 per year, while a medium 64-gallon cart with weekly pickup comes in at $522.70 annually. City officials say the adjustments reflect rising disposal and hauling costs that feed into how the fees are set.
New rates and what they'll cost
According to the City of Saint Paul, the updated rate table sets the small 35-gallon every-other-week option at $61.04 per quarter, for a total of $287.66 a year. The same small cart with weekly service is listed at $86.08 per quarter, or $387.82 annually. A medium 64-gallon weekly cart comes in at $119.80 per quarter, for an annual bill of $522.70, and the large 96-gallon weekly option is priced at $146.66 per quarter, totaling $630.14 a year.
Why bills tick up
According to a City Council ordinance, the city's contract with its hauler requires annual rate adjustments that take effect every April 1 beginning in 2026. The agreement includes a baseline adjustment set at 3.5 percent, with a higher cap possible if inflation triggers renegotiation. That setup, combined with higher disposal and hauling costs in recent months, helps explain why annual bills will edge up modestly from last year's schedule.
How to check or change your service
A recent post on the city's Facebook page points residents to the online rate tables and a cart-sized change form. The city notes that you can change collection frequency or cart size online, and that making more than one change in a calendar year may trigger a $40 fee.
What to expect on your bill
Quarterly charges will be billed as assessments to property owners, and the city lists multiple payment options, including an online portal and recurring payments, according to the City of Saint Paul. For billing or collection questions, residents are directed to contact the Solid Waste & Recycling team, whose phone and email details are posted on the city's garbage billing page.
