The Recycling Drop-Off Site is not open to the general public. The site is only for Plymouth residents and small businesses located in Plymouth. The Recycling Drop-Off Site accepts recyclable materials only – trash, carpet, furniture and bulky items are illegal to leave at the site.

The Recycling Drop-Off Site is located next to the Plymouth Maintenance Facility building, 14900 23rd Avenue North. View more information.

Organics

Plymouth residents also have the option of dropping off organics at the Recycling Drop-Off Site adjacent to the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N. The site is open daily and is accessible to Plymouth residents. View more information.

Unused Driveway and Sidewalk Salt - Seasonal 

Residents may recycle unused winter deicing salt from March 1 through June 30, 2026, by dropping it off in the designated bins at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N.
Collection bins marked specifically for salt are located on the west side of the facility near the fuel pumps and oil drop-off station.

Residents should recycle unused salt only and remove it from bags, buckets, or other containers before drop-off. All salt collected will be reused by the City of Plymouth during future winters.
Please note that water softener salt, pellets, and other types of salt are not accepted.

Holiday Lights Recycling - Seasonal

Don’t place holiday lights or electric cords in your curbside recycling bin. Items with strings or strands – such as holiday lights, cords, wires, and plastic bags – can tangle and damage recycling processing equipment.

Drop-Off Recycling Option
Residents may recycle holiday lights from November 18, 2025, through January 30, 2026, by placing them in the marked collection bins at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Avenue North. Collection bins specifically designated for holiday lights are located at the facility’s Recycling Drop-Off Site.

Residents are asked to drop off string lights and extension cords only. Lights may contain any type of bulb, including LED, and do not need to be functional.
Not accepted: Pre-lit Christmas trees, light-up lawn decorations (such as candy canes or reindeer), fiberoptic lights, or other illuminated décor.

Additional Disposal Options
The City of Plymouth’s holiday light recycling is a seasonal program. Holiday lights and electric cords can also be placed in the garbage or dropped off for free year-round recycling at a Hennepin County drop-off facility.
For more information, visit hennepin.us/dropoff.

The Plymouth Yard Waste Site is available to residents of Plymouth, Medicine Lake, Wayzata and Long Lake at no charge. The Yard Waste Site is located at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility campus, 14900 23rd Avenue North. View more information.

Used Oil 

A free, 24-hour drop-off site for used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters is available at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N., Plymouth, MN  55447. The drop-off container is located on the west side of the building, adjacent to the fuel pumps. 

Please do not leave empty containers. Read and follow all posted instructions at the site to prevent contamination.

The city provides the site with 24-hour access, and East Side Oil Company provides the container and transportation for the used oil. East Side Oil also provides the reprocessing that turns a waste product into fuel for heaters and asphalt plants.

Apartment, Condo & Townhome Recycling

Owners and managers of apartment buildings and condominiums with more than eight units are required to provide on-site recycling services for their residents.

View more information about multifamily recycling. 

Businesses

The State of Minnesota has amended its recycling laws requiring most metro businesses (NAICS 42-81) that generate at least 4 cubic yards of trash per week (and all other businesses in that same building) to recycle at least three types of materials, such as paper, glass, plastic, metal and organics. The property owner is responsible for compliance with the law.

View more information about commercial recycling. 

The City of Plymouth contracts with Republic Services to provide every-other-week curbside recycling service to single family through eight-plex residential homes. Find your recycling day and week.

Recycling fees are included on the city utility bill. More information.

Contact Republic Services at 763-972-3335 or newplymouthresident@republicservices.com for the following services:

• If you need a recycling cart or would like an additional recycling cart
• To replace a damaged cart
• To report a missed recycling pick-up
• For general recycling inquiries

See a list of items that are accepted and items that are not accepted in your curbside recycling cart.

View more information about residential curbside recycling. 

The city’s recycling contractor, Republic Services, will now offer weekly curbside organics collection to all Plymouth households beginning in March 2024.

All households pay for organics recycling through their utility bill, like regular recycling. Residents must sign up to receive an organics cart to get started. Sign up and learn more at plymouthmn.gov/organics.

Residents and businesses must choose and set up their own garbage service with a licensed hauler.

Haulers providing roll-offs or dumpsters, or collecting any waste (including bulky items) must have a license. Licenses must be renewed annually and approved by the City Council. View licensed garbage haulers.

For issues with your garbage, yard waste, or organics service, please contact the garbage hauler you have contracted with. Hauler contact information can typically be found on your billing statement or garbage cart, or on the list of licensed garbage haulers.

Organics Recycling Accepted for No Charge

Organics are accepted from households and businesses at the Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station at 8100 Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park. For hours and more information, visit the Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities webpage for more details.

Organics must be in BPI-certified compostable bags, and there is a limit of five bags per person per day. View the Organics Recycling Guide (PDF) for a list of accepted materials.

Additional Guidelines for Businesses

• Businesses must self-haul recycling
• There is no material redemption service at these facilities
• If materials are in plastic bags, they must be emptied at time of drop-off
• Bags may be recycled separately
• A pick-up load or less of recycling per week is accepted
• Drop off is recommend Tuesday-Thursday during afternoon hours, which are the facility's least busy times – allowing staff to provide the best customer service
• Please refrain from bringing materials 10-11 a.m. Tuesday-Friday

Minnesotans throw away over 3 million tons of waste each year. Organic waste, including food wastes represent about 25 percent of all the material that goes to landfills. For Minnesota to reach its goal of 75 percent waste diversion goal by 2030, Minnesotans must reduce the organic and food waste they dispose of. 

Plymouth residents can do their part to reduce their organic waste footprint. Explore options. 

Discover where to bring your unique items such as plastic bags, electronics, household hazardous waste and other household items for recycling and disposal. View more information.