The Twin City Refuse & Recycling Transfer Station at 318 Water St W in St Paul, MN is a locally owned, private transfer station that serves St Paul and the surrounding area. Unlike the county-run sites on most of our transfer station pages, it's a business: you can haul your own load in and pay at the gate, or rent a roll-off dumpster and have them pick it up. That changes how you should plan a visit, because prices aren't posted online and payment is old-school.
Last checked 2026-09-25 against Twin City Refuse's own website and Ramsey County pages. Hours and rules change, so call before you go.
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Twin City Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station at a glance
| Owner and operator | Twin City Refuse & Recycling Transfer Station (private, locally owned) |
| Address | 318 Water St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107 |
| Phone | 651-227-1549 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Closed | Sunday and public holidays |
| Payment | Cash and checks |
Twin City Refuse transfer station hours
The company lists these hours on its website:
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sunday and public holidays: closed
The detail that matters most: the gates lock right at closing time, 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The company asks customers to arrive at least 30 minutes before close so there's time to weigh, unload and pay. In practice, treat 3:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays as your real cutoff.
Payment: bring cash or a check
Twin City Refuse's website says it accepts cash and checks. It doesn't mention cards, so don't count on paying with plastic. If you're not sure, ask when you call.
What does it cost?
The company doesn't publish a price list online. Charges at private transfer stations usually depend on what you bring and how much it weighs, so the best move is to call 651-227-1549 before you load up. Have these ready:
- What's in the load (household trash, construction debris, appliances, metal, wood, a vehicle)
- Roughly how much: a few bags, a pickup bed, a trailer
- Whether anything needs special handling, like a refrigerator or tires
Getting a quote first means no surprises at the scale, and it confirms they'll take your items that day.
What Twin City Refuse accepts
According to the company's website, the station handles garbage, recyclables and general waste from homeowners, contractors and businesses in St Paul and nearby communities. Specific points it highlights:
- Haul-your-own drop-off of trash and recyclables, which the company pitches as the way to save money compared with a dumpster rental
- Recycling of appliances, metal, paper and wood
- Cars and other vehicles (the company lists vehicle disposal among its services)
- Construction dumpster service, with contractor inquiries welcome
The website doesn't publish a list of refused items. Household hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste all have free county options (below), and those are usually the better route anyway.
Roll-off dumpsters instead of hauling
If your project is too big for a truck bed, Twin City Refuse rents roll-off containers from 10 to 40 cubic yards. They'll drop the container, and you call when it's full for pickup. That's useful for remodels, roof tear-offs or estate cleanouts where you'd otherwise make a dozen trips. Call for sizes, rental periods and rates.
Free county alternatives for what a private station may not take
Ramsey County runs free drop-off sites that fill in the gaps, and for some materials they'll likely be cheaper than a private gate fee.
Ramsey County Environmental Center (hazardous waste and electronics)
- Address: 1700 Kent St, Roseville, MN 55113
- Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday, county holidays and Christmas Eve
- Takes: household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals and similar), electronics, countertop appliances and small electric items, household recycling, scrap metal, food scraps, plastic bags and film, and yard signs
- Cost: free for residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott and Washington counties
- Questions: Ramsey County's recycling and disposal hotline, 651-633-3279
Ramsey County yard waste sites
Ramsey County says state law bars mixing leaves, grass, brush and other plant material with trash, so yard debris shouldn't go in with your garbage load. The county runs seven free yard waste sites for its residents, including three in Saint Paul:
- Battle Creek: 389 Winthrop St S (leaves, grass and garden waste, plus food scraps)
- Frank and Sims: 1150 Sims Ave (branches and brush, plus leaves, grass, garden waste and food scraps)
- Midway: 1943 Pierce Butler Rte (branches and brush, plus leaves, grass, garden waste and food scraps)
From April through November, the sites are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Thursday). December through March, they're open weekends only. Bring your driver's license for proof of residency, leave plastic bags at home, and know that dump trucks, dumping trailers and landscaping businesses aren't allowed.
Tips for a smoother visit
- Call ahead for a price and to confirm your items are accepted.
- Arrive early. Gates lock at closing, and the company asks for a 30-minute buffer.
- Bring cash or a checkbook.
- Keep yard waste and hazardous waste out of your load and take them to the free county sites instead.
- Tarp your load so nothing blows out on the drive.
Find more transfer stations near you
Compare options across the Twin Cities on the nationwide dump map, browse our Ramsey County listings, or open the Twin City Refuse listing. For a primer on how transfer stations work, read our transfer station near me guide.
Twin City Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station FAQ
What are the Twin City Refuse & Recycling Transfer Station St Paul MN hours?
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's closed Sundays and public holidays, and the gates lock at closing, so arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Where is Twin City Refuse & Recycling Transfer Station?
At 318 Water St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107. The phone number is 651-227-1549.
Does Twin City Refuse take credit cards?
The company's website lists cash and checks as accepted payment. Call ahead if you were hoping to use a card.
How much does Twin City Refuse charge to dump?
Prices aren't posted online. Call 651-227-1549 with a description of your load for a quote.
Where can I take hazardous waste in St Paul instead?
Ramsey County's Environmental Center at 1700 Kent St in Roseville accepts household hazardous waste and electronics free for residents of Ramsey and six other metro counties.
Before you go
Hours, prices and rules change. We last checked this page on 2026-09-25 using Twin City Refuse's home, services, about and contact pages, plus Ramsey County's Environmental Center and yard waste pages. Confirm details on the official Twin City Refuse contact page or call 651-227-1549 before you haul.