How to dispose of a Christmas tree in Plymouth, MN
Every MN county runs a free curbside collection window (usually 2-3 weeks in January) and free year-round drop-off at compost facilities. Remove ALL decorations, lights, tinsel, and the stand first. Flocked + artificial trees go to trash, not compost.
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Plymouth basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55441, 55442, 55446, 55447
- Curbside schedule
- Schedule depends on your chosen hauler. Most haulers offer weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste April-November. Find your hauler list at plymouthmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Each licensed hauler in Plymouth sets its own bulk-pickup policy and fees (typical $25-50 per item). Schedule directly with your hauler. Plymouth does not run a city-wide bulk program.
Where to dispose of a Christmas tree near Plymouth
- 1
City curbside collection window (free, January)
Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities run a free Christmas-tree pickup for ~2 weeks in early-to-mid January. Trees must be at the curb on collection day, free of all decorations + stand.
- 2
County compost site (free, year-round)
Hennepin County operates 3 compost drop-off sites; Ramsey has 4. All accept Christmas trees free for residents. Late trees go here.
- 3
Flocked or artificial trees
Flocked (sprayed white-snow effect) trees cannot be composted — paint binds organics. They go to bulk trash. Artificial trees: donate if usable; trash if broken.
Read the complete christmas tree disposal guide
The Plymouth options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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