Plymouth Recycling Drop-Off
Recycling Center in Plymouth, Minnesota
About This Location
Located at the city's maintenance facility at 14900 23rd Ave N, this Plymouth, Minnesota site is a seasonal yard waste drop-off rather than a general recycling center. It is open from early April through late November for free disposal of leaves, lawn rakings, vegetative garden waste and brush or tree debris. The site is reserved for residents of Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Wayzata and Long Lake, who must show a driver's license or utility bill as proof of address. Grass clippings, lumber, sod, soil, stumps, rocks and Christmas trees are not accepted.
What Plymouth Yard Waste Site Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste
What they do not accept
This is a yard waste site only — not a drop-off for household trash, recycling, electronics or hazardous waste.
Fees
- Yard waste drop-off — No charge for eligible residents
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to residents of Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Wayzata and Long Lake only; bring a driver's license or utility bill with a current address as proof of residency. Closed on major federal holidays.
Programs & events
- Seasonal yard waste drop-off
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Plymouth Yard Waste Site?
The site is for residents of Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Wayzata and Long Lake only. Bring a driver's license or a utility bill showing your current address as proof of residency.
Is there a charge to drop off yard waste?
No. Yard waste drop-off is free for eligible residents of the four served communities.
What can I bring, and what is not allowed?
You can bring leaves, lawn rakings, vegetative garden waste and brush or tree waste. Grass clippings, lumber, sod, soil, stumps, Christmas trees, and retaining-wall blocks or rocks are not accepted.
When is the yard waste site open?
It runs roughly from the first Wednesday in April through the last Sunday in November, weather permitting. Hours are Wednesday-Friday 3-8 PM and weekends 10 AM-5:30 PM from April through August, with weekday hours shortening to 3-6 PM from September through November. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major federal holidays.
Can I drop off regular recycling or household trash here?
No. Despite the 'recycling drop-off' label, this is strictly a yard waste site. For curbside recycling, electronics or household hazardous waste, use Hennepin County programs and your regular hauler.
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