Drop-Off Days is an annual opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted items. Drop-Off Days aims to help prevent illegal dumping, provide education on proper recycling and disposal, and promote environmental awareness.

Learn more about about Drop-Off Days.

Residents may recycle unused winter deicing salt beginning Monday, March 3 through Monday, June 30 by dropping it off in the marked bins at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N. Collection bins specifically designated for salt are located near the Recycling Drop-Off site at the facility.

Residents should recycle unused salt only, making sure to remove the salt from bags, buckets or other containers. All salt collected will be reused in the city during future winters. Water softener salt, pellets or other types of salt are not accepted. 

For more information, contact the Engineering Division by calling 763-509-5500 or email engineering@plymouthmn.gov.

Don’t Throw Holiday Lights in Curbside Recycling Bins.

Holiday lights, electric cords, wires, plastic bags, and other items with strings or strands are not accepted in curbside recycling bins, as they tangle and cause damage to recycling processing equipment.

Other disposal options for string and holiday lights include putting them in the garbage or dropping them off for free year-round recycling at a Hennepin County drop-off facility. For more information, visit hennepin.us/dropoff.

Plastic bags and other types of plastic film are not accepted in curbside recycling carts, but they can still be recycled. Many retailers have collection boxes for plastic bags. To view information about recycling plastic bags and film and find a drop-off location, go to plasticfilmrecycling.org.

The Hennepin County Drop-Off facilities also accept the following plastic materials: Bread bags, bubble wrap, cereal bags, dry-cleaning bags, grocery bags, newspaper sleeves, produce bags, product wrap, resealable food bags, retail bags, stretch/shrink wrap, and salt bags without handles or residue. Materials must be dry and clean of food or other debris and residue.

Not accepted: boat wrap, six-pack holders, and black plastic bags.

It is illegal to put electronics in the trash. Electronics such as televisions, computers and DVD players may contain toxic materials such as cadmium, lead and mercury. 

The Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities accept most electronics; some items have a charge. There is a limit of five of each type of item, per household, per 12 month period.

Electronics Accepted for a Fee, call for current pricing

• Computer monitors (CRT and LCD)
• Laptops
• Televisions (CRT, LCD, projection and plasma screens)

Electronics Accepted for No Charge

• Audio and video equipment
• Computer peripherals
• Smart phones
• Tablets
• Telephones
• Television peripherals 

Data Security

Protect your data security when recycling electronics. Residents are responsible for destroying data that is considered private or confidential. Hennepin County does not guarantee the security of data left on electronic devices it collects.

For more information visit Hennepin County's Green Disposal Guide or call 612-348-3777.

The City of Plymouth only accepts electronics for recycling at the annual Drop-Off Day springtime event. Learn more. 

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.

Residents using the site should read and follow all posted instructions to prevent contamination. The city’s vendor, East Side Oil, provides reprocessing that turns the waste product into fuel for heaters and asphalt plants.

Words like "Caution", "Danger" and "Flammable" on a product label are the best indicators that a product is potentially hazardous. If not used or disposed of properly, these products can harm your health, the environment or both. It is illegal to put hazardous waste in the trash. 

Where Can I Dispose of Hazardous Waste?

Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities accept household hazardous waste for no charge. Some items accepted include:

• Household cleaning products
• Lawn and garden pesticides and herbicides
• Pool chemicals
• Personal care products such as aerosols, perfumes and polish remover
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Driveway sealer

For a complete list, check the Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide.

Used Motor Oil 

Plymouth residents can dispose of used motor oil at the City of Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N.

Unused Winter Deicing Salt

Residents may recycle unused winter deicing salt by dropping it off in the marked bins near the fuel pumps/oil drop-off at the southwest corner of the Plymouth Maintenance Facility. Residents should recycle unused salt only, making sure to remove the salt from bags, buckets or other containers when dropping off.

Medicine Disposal

Safely dispose of unused vitamins, supplements, prescription, pet and over-the-counter medicines at one of Hennepin County's medicine drop boxes.

Household Batteries

Battery bins are no longer be available at public locations, but they are still accepted at Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities. View details.  Rechargeable batteries can also be recycled at Call2Recycle locations.

Paint

As of November 1, 2014, unused paint must be recycled in Minnesota, including latex-based and oil-based paints, stains and varnishes. Residents and businesses can drop off paint to be recycled at the following locations. Some locations have limitations on products they accept; please call ahead before bringing in your items:

• Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities - residents only, no material from businesses
• Hirschfield's, 1975 Annapolis Lane N.
• Sherwin Williams, 10100 6th Avenue N., Suite 125
• PPG Pittsburgh Paints, 5400 Nathan Lane N.

For more locations and details of the paint recycling program, visit paintcare.org/drop-off locations. Empty and completely dried paint containers may be put in the trash (must not contain wet paint, liquids or aerosols).

Mercury

Mercury is a strong neurotoxin that is present in many common household products like appliances, button batteries, electronics and thermostats. To learn more about this hazardous material read Mercury Information (PDF).

To learn how to clean up spilled mercury, read information from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PDF) or call 651-649-5451.

Search the Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide for recycling and disposal options for a variety of items.