Make Plymouth Green

12/14/2023

Are your closets filled with old shoes that have seen better days? Don't let them gather dust or end up in a landfill! Learn about environmentally friendly options to deal with your footwear and give your old shoes new life. Repairing your shoes is the best choice to save money and reduce your environmental footprint. Learn how: hennepin.us/choose-to-reuse/tips/shoe-repair

05/25/2023

Outdoor water use restrictions are in effect through September in Plymouth. To reduce stress on aquifers during peak demand, outdoor lawn watering is prohibited from noon to 5 p.m. on all days. Water customers must also follow an odd-even schedule when sprinkling lawns.

➡️ More info: plymouthmn.gov/watering

04/10/2023

The time for spring cleaning is here! Did you know that curbside mattress recycling is now available in all cities in Hennepin County? This service ensures your mattresses and box springs are recycled instead of landfilled. For more information and to schedule a pickup, visit secondchancerecyclingmn.com

04/06/2023

With Easter right around the corner, remember that plastic Easter basket grass (left) lasts forever in the environment, often ending up in bird's nests and our waterways. Opt for the crinkled paper version (right). It eventually biodegrades and is much safer. Or even better, make your own re-purposed paper Easter grass so you can skip the plastic packaging all together! 🐰🐣🌱

03/06/2023

Spring cleaning! When you’re decluttering, check out the Green Disposal Guide to find places to donate stuff, get rid of household chemicals, old paint and more. hennepin.us/greendisposalguide

03/03/2023

02/25/2023

Many products make claims about being green, natural, or eco-friendly, but that language is not regulated and doesn’t actually tell you what’s in a product or how environmentally and health-friendly it is. Rather than worrying about which products are truly green and which are “greenwashed,” you can simply make your own. You might already have most of what is needed around the house. If you have vinegar, baking soda, dish soap and a rag, you’re in great shape! Most jobs can be done with these ingredients. Download our green cleaning recipe cards to get started: http://ow.ly/bCta50MWift

02/16/2023

Making swaps to a low-waste lifestyle isn’t easy and adding a baby to the family can make it even more difficult! Read our new blog to learn more about how to make low-waste swaps as a new parent. http://ow.ly/uerb50MMrWQ

01/25/2023

The application for the spring Community Recycling Ambassadors class is now open! Community Recycling Ambassadors are friendly sources of information on waste prevention, recycling, and composting. The spring Community Recycling Ambassador class will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. from February 15 through March 22. Complete your application by February 5: hennepin.us/recycling-ambassadors

01/22/2023

This challenge will help you take an in-depth look at the goods we buy and waste we create to uncover opportunities to recycle more and reduce waste.

01/13/2023

Household items break all the time, but in an effort to keep those items out of the landfill and help people gain valuable repair skills, Hennepin County offers a Fix-It Clinic once a month. The clinic is free and open to the public. People can bring in anything that they can carry for fixing from s...

12/09/2022