Ramsey County, MN Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Yard-waste sites
- County-run, free to residents
- HHW collection
- County-provided, free
- Bulky pickup
- Via your city (St. Paul: free)
- Yard waste in trash
- Prohibited statewide
- Proof required
- Ramsey County residency
Summary
Ramsey County (Minnesota) runs free yard-waste drop-off sites and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection; bulky-item pickup is arranged through your city. St. Paul offers free mattress and bulky-item collection. State law bars yard waste from the trash.
a person may not place yard waste: (1) in mixed municipal solid waste; (2) in a disposal facility; or (3) in a resource recovery facility except for the purposes of reuse, composting, or cocomposting.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Bulky and special-waste disposal is split between city and county in Ramsey County. Bulky items: St. Paul lets residents sign up for free mattress and bulky-item collection; other cities set their own bulky pickup or sticker programs. Yard waste: Ramsey County operates several free yard-waste drop-off sites (open to county residents with proof of residency), because state law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, and brush from being mixed with trash. Household hazardous waste and electronics: the county provides free HHW collection sites. For anything the county handles, no city permit is needed, bring proof of Ramsey County residency.
Violations & Fines
Illegally placing yard waste or bulky items in mixed trash violates state disposal bans (Minn. Stat. §115A.931); improper HHW disposal is enforced under state hazardous-waste law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take yard waste in Ramsey County?
How do I get rid of a mattress in St. Paul?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Ramsey County
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