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Community Clean-Out

Resource Renew, the City of Duluth, and the City of Proctor are partnering to help local residents get rid of all their weird waste – whether it’s bulky, hazardous, or you’re just not sure where it belongs. These one-day drop-off events are free to residents of selected neighborhoods.

Upcoming Clean-Outs

Check back see when it’s your neighborhood’s turn for a clean-out!

Sunday, September 28, 2025 – serving Far West Duluth (Fond du Lac, Gary-New Duluth, Morgan Park, Smithville, Riverside, Norton Park) and City of Proctor

Drop-off Location:
Materials Recovery Center
4587 Ridegiew Rd,
Duluth, MN 55803

The timing of the event will be staggered to improve traffic flow. Please consult the map below; orange zone residents (Morgan Park, Gary-New Duluth, and Fond du Lac) can drop off from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; blue zone residents (Smithville, Riverside, Norton Park, and Proctor) can drop off from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Accepted Materials

• Bulky mixed waste
  • Furniture, building materials
• Hazardous Waste
  • Paint & stain*, automotive fluids*, fluorescent bulbs, batteries (excluding batteries for electric vehicles), medical sharps
    (*must be brought in a container you’re willing to let go of)
• Electronics
  • TVs, computers, cell phones, game consoles, cords & chargers
• Tires
• Scrap metal
• Appliances
• Yard waste
  • Leaves, grass, brush
• Film plastic
  • Grocery bags, zip top bags, bubble wrap, poly mailers, pallet wrap

Not accepted:

• Household garbage
• Dirt & root balls
• Medications
• Explosives & munitions
• Waste from a business (other than a rental residence)

Pre-Sort your Waste for Easy Drop-Off:

This event will be organized into drive-through drop-off zones. For easy, efficient drop-off, please organize waste in your vehicle as follows:

(Most accessible in your vehicle)

1. Bulky items (furniture, building materials), scrap metal, cardboard
2. Tires, appliances, clean wood, yard waste (brush and branches)
3. Household recycling (other than cardboard)
4. Electronics & film plastic (bags, bubble wrap, etc), clothing & textiles
5. Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries)

(Least accessible in your vehicle)

Shop the Free Store!

Furniture, home goods, paint & stain, and other designated items in good condition will be set aside for others to take home for free!

Can’t get your stuff to us?

Getting your waste to the right place should be accessible to everyone. Please fill out this form or call 218-722-3336 and ask for Community Cleanout assistance.

Questions?

Let us know at 218-722-3336 or info@wlssd.com.