Saint Paul file RES 26-1029, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-07-15.
Latest action: Passed
Your unpaid garbage bill may become a property charge If you owe garbage collection fees from January through March 2026, the city can add that debt to your property tax bill after public hearings in August and September.
City collects trash debts through property tax system This shifts garbage bill collection from direct billing to the property tax process, making unpaid trash fees a lien (legal claim) on the home itself rather than just a bill.
Property owners with vacant lots or shared buildings may face disputes Renters cannot contest a charge added to the landlord's bill, and properties with multiple occupants may dispute who should pay the garbage debt.
Read the official record for RES 26-1029
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