Saint Paul file RLH AR 26-36, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-17.
Latest action: Passed
You may owe money for unpaid garbage bills If you owe garbage fees from October through December 2025, the city will add a charge to your property tax bill to cover the cost of collecting what you owe.
City recovers costs by spreading charges to all delinquent accounts The city pools the total cost of chasing unpaid garbage bills and spreads it across everyone who owes, which means each late payer's share depends on how many others also fell behind.
Charges hit hardest on those already struggling with bills People who fall behind on garbage fees often have tight budgets; adding a collection charge on top of the unpaid bill may make it harder to catch up.
Read the official record for RLH AR 26-36
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