CITY OF PLYMOUTH: Yard Waste Site Opens April 15, Social Distancing Implemented

By Press release submission

Apr 19, 2020

City Of Plymouth issued the following announcement on April 17.

The Plymouth Yard Waste Site is set to open for the season at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 – 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. 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.

Hours of Operation Temporarily Extended

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

April: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
May 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

Plymouth Yard Waste Site is open Wednesdays through Sundays throughout the season. The site is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and for major holidays, including Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

“Lines tend to be longer when the site first opens for the day,” said Barb Northway, deputy director of Parks and Recreation. “We’re encouraging residents to wait a couple hours to help avoid the rush and we appreciate everyone’s patience while allowing for social distancing.”

For more information, visit plymouthmn.gov/yardwaste.

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