Yard Waste Site Opens April 7, Social Distancing Implemented In Plymouth

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

March 23, 2021

The Plymouth Yard Waste Site is set to open for the season at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 – and social distancing measures will be implemented. The site is next to the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N.

Residents may dispose of spring lawn rakings, leaves, vegetative garden waste and brush or tree waste at no charge. Materials that are not accepted include grass clippings, lumber, sod, soil and stumps.

Social Distancing Implemented, Expect Wait Times

Visitors to the Plymouth Yard Waste Site should expect delays and wait times – as vehicles will be allowed into the site at a level that allows for safety and social distancing. Masks are encouraged when interacting with staff and volunteers at the site.

The City of Plymouth follows guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health, which recommend reducing the frequency and size of gatherings and promoting social distancing.

The site is available for Plymouth, Wayzata, Long Lake and Medicine Lake residents only – identification is required and will be viewed at a distance. For the health and safety of all, residents must remain in their vehicles until they reach the brush/leaf piles.

Extended Hours of Operation, April through August

To mitigate wait times and allow for social distancing, the Plymouth Yard Waste Site will be open two hours longer than normal on weeknights April through August.

• April through August: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
• September through November: 3-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

The site is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and for major holidays, including Independence Day and Thanksgiving. The site will also be closed April 23-24 for Drop-Off Day.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.