Saint Paul file RES 26-1032, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-07-15.
Latest action: Passed
Your property could be billed for unpaid garbage charges If your garbage bill went unpaid from January through March 2026, the city will add collection costs as a property tax assessment in September.
City recovers unpaid service costs through property tax system The city uses property tax assessments to collect money for garbage services residents didn't pay for, shifting the cost recovery away from the waste department's budget.
Property owners with unpaid bills bear full collection costs Residents who owe garbage fees will pay not just the unpaid bill but also the city's added cost to collect it, raising the total amount due.
Read the official record for RES 26-1032
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