Sidewalk Snow Removal

The City of St. Paul requires owners and renters to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall from public sidewalks bordering their buildings or lots. You can help save the city and your neighbors money by spreading the word!

TAKE ACTION


Based on a photo by Sharyn Morrow

Get our door hangers

In partnership with the City of St. Paul and Councilmember Russ Stark we've produced a door hanger that you can use to let neighbors know about the St. Paul snow removal rules and what resources are available. Pick up a stack and take them with you on your next winter walk!

(You can also download the door hanger as a PDF)

Photo by Andrew Ciscel

RESOURCES


Photo by Andrew Ciscel



Get help with shoveling

District councils may be able to provide snow shoveling resources for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Call 651-266-8989 to find your district council or follow this link:

Find your District Council contact info

Salt & sand your sidewalks

The City of St. Paul does not offer free sand for sidewalks. Sand and salt can be purchased by the bag at your local hardware store or in bulk from construction material supply companies (i.e. T. A. Schifsky & Sons) for as little as $1 per 5-gallon bucket. Be sure to bring your own container (for reference, a City of St. Paul blue recycling bin holds 10+ gallons).

View tips on de-icing the green way from the MPCA

Report sidewalks in need of shoveling

Calling in properties that haven't removed snow from their sidewalks can help bring enforcement to an ongoing problem but it isn't an immediate fix. Consider first leaving our informational door hanger to let the owners or renters know about your concern.

To report a sidewalk in need of shoveling use this form or call 651-266-8989. Be sure to mention the address of the property the sidewalk is in front of and to check that it is within the city limits of St. Paul.

View a map of St. Paul city limits

Adopt a stop

Responsibility for clearing snow and ice from bus stops and shelters depends on a few factors. Consider grabbing a shovel and adopting a stop near you, or report a problem by calling the City of St. Paul at 651-266-8989 or by using this form.