 Plymouth Drop-Off Day set for April 28-29
The City of Plymouth is set to hold the 2023 Drop-Off Day event April 28-29 at the Plymouth Maintenance Facility, 14900 23rd Ave. N.
Drop-Off Day provides an opportunity for residents to declutter and get rid of unwanted items. To offer more efficient service and reduce wait times, the event will be held on two days with the following schedule:
- 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 28 – Free items only
- 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 – Free and pay items
For a list of accepted items for each day, visit plymouthmn.gov/dropoff. The event is for Plymouth residents only – identification for proof of residency is required.
Free Items Only: Friday, April 28
Only free items will be accepted Friday, April 28 – all other items will be turned away. Free items include bicycles and bicycle parts, textiles and home goods, paper to shred, used oil, unused winter deicing salt, light bulbs and household batteries.
Free and Pay Items: Saturday, April 29 – Discount for Prepayment
Free items and pay items will be accepted on Saturday, April 29. Pay items include tires, scrap metal, mattresses and box springs, vehicle batteries, electronics, appliances (non-commercial), bulky items, remodeling material and construction debris.
Cost, Prepayment Discount
For participants with pay items, cost is per-vehicle, per-trip. Discounts are available for residents who prepay online. Those who prepay online must bring an electronic or paper copy of the receipt to be scanned, as well as proof of residency. Those who do not bring a receipt will be asked to pay again at the day-of rate.
- $30 per vehicle – or $20 with prepayment (save $10)
- $60 per vehicle with a trailer/cargo vans (maximum combined length is 40 feet) – or $40 with prepayment (save $20)
- $300 for box trucks (maximum length is 25 feet) – or $250 with prepayment (save $50)
Residents may pay at the event via credit card or cash (exact cash preferred), or prepay online at plymouthmn.gov/dropoff. Discounted prepay rate is available until 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 28.
Entering the Site
To access the site, vehicles should turn onto Fernbrook Lane from Highway 55 and follow traffic signage to be routed to the site. Vehicles will not be able to turn onto Fernbrook Lane from County Road 6. To view a traffic flow map for the event, visit plymouthmn.gov/dropoff.
Each year, city staff make improvements aimed at reducing wait times and increasing efficiency. However, this is a popular annual event and wait times may vary depending on traffic volume. The site will close to all vehicles not in line by 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 or 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29.
For safety reasons, residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while at the site.
More Information
The Plymouth Yard Waste and Recycling Drop-Off sites will be closed April 28-29.
To view a traffic flow map, a guide for efficiently packing vehicles, FAQ and more information, visit plymouthmn.gov/dropoff.
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