Storm Cleanup Continues in Wayzata: Where to Take Your Debris

Information provided by the City of Wayzata:

City crews continue removing trees to reopen streets. Trees that have power lines entangled in them will be removed after Xcel removes the power lines. Residents can assist city workers right now by moving any parked vehicles at least 100 feet from any downed trees.

Residents should report any road blockages to the Public Works Department by calling 952-404-5360 (option 2). Any safety hazards should be reported by calling 911.

Tree debris drop-off

Residents are encouraged to transport any of the debris on their private property to the City of Plymouth’s free brush drop off site or one of the two additional temporary locations. Click here for locations and details.

The drop-off sites will be open extended hours from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Friday, June 28 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 29 and 30.

Before transporting their debris, Wayzata residents need to pick up waste coupons at Wayzata City Hall at no cost. Residents need to show valid identification with their current Wayzata address at the compost site.

The drop-off site is for property owners clearing their property of tree debris after storm damage only—it is not for contractors doing work for property owners or for regular tree pruning.  It is only for tree debris, not construction or other materials.

Tree debris collection

The City of Wayzata will offer a special, complimentary curbside pick up in the coming days (more information on precise dates is anticipated to be released by the end of the day on Tuesday). This debris must be six feet or under in length (or cut to six feet or under) and packed or stacked as tightly as possible. The removal process can be expedited by stacking the base of the branches toward the street.

All materials must be accessible from the roadway. The City of Wayzata will not pick up debris if city trucks must leave the hard surface of the roadway.

This service is for property owners clearing their property of tree debris after storm damage only—it is not for contractors doing work for property owners or for regular tree pruning. 

Tree contractors

Because there are so many downed trees in yards throughout the city, many residents will be looking for a contractor to take care of the problem. It’s important to make sure the tree company you use is licensed, because unlicensed companies may not be insured for damage they might cause to your property, and their workers may not be properly trained to protect themselves and your property from damage.

This is a list of tree service contractors licensed in Wayzata.

Downed power lines and outages

Xcel energy continues its work to restore power to communities throughout the Twin Cities. If you have not yet called to report your outage, or if you have called and the power in your neighborhood comes back on and your power is still out, please call 1-800-895-1999.

Stay away from downed power lines and report their location at 1-800-895-1999. All downed power lines, even if they're not moving or sparking, are dangerous and should never be approached.