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Amending Legislative Code Chapter 220 to allow for Garbage Cart Sharing at properties with two or more Dwelling Units beginning January 1, 2026.
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SECTION 1
WHEREAS, in 2018, the City of Saint Paul initiated a system for the collection of solid waste from residential buildings with one (1) to four (4) dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, Section 220.01 of the Legislative Code requires at least one (1) trash cart per Residential Dwelling Unit; and
WHEREAS, residential buildings with four (4) or more attached dwelling units may opt in to participate in garbage collection services; and
WHEREAS, garbage cart sharing between multiple units at the same residential dwelling plot would allow for reduced service cost at properties producing low waste; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the option for garbage cart sharing at residential buildings with two to four (2-4) who are enrolled in Saint Paul Coordinated Collection.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 2
Title XXII GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
Chapter 220.
Residential Coordinated Collection
Chapter 221.
Littering by Contractors
Chapter 220. Residential Coordinated Collection
Sec. 220.01. Definitions:
The following words or terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
a. Additional service options. Collection services above base level services that may include, but are not limited to: overflow trash bags beyond the contents of the first trash cart, yard waste subscription, yard waste without subscription, bulky waste in excess of bulky base service per calendar year, walk-up service (and over 100-foot walk-up service) for non-eligible RDU, return fee or off-day service fee, cart size change fee, and extra cart fee.
b. Base level services. The trash collection and disposal services common to all RDUs, as ...
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