Hoarding,  the compulsive purchasing, searching and saving of items that have little or no value. Hoarding can threaten the health and safety of those living in or near the home of a hoarder. 

Compulsive hoarding is defined by three main features:

• The accumulation and failure to discard a large number of objects that seem to be useless or of limited value;
• Extensive clutter in living spaces that prevents the effective use of the spaces;
• Impairment of basic living activities.

If you suspect a hoarding situation in your neighborhood please contact: 

• City of Shoreview: 651-490-4680
• Ramsey County: Lauren Lightner – 651-266-1285  

Additional Resources Ramsey County resources

• St. Paul – Ramsey County Environmental Health: 651-266-1199 
• Ramsey County Crisis Mental Health: 651-266-7900
• HouseCalls: 651-266-1290
• Ramsey County Adult Protection: 651-266-4012
• Ramsey County Child Protection: 651-266-4500