Minnesota State Statue requires that all noxious weeds be eradicated or
destroyed. Tall grass and weeds in excess of 6 inches high must be cut and removed from
the property. This includes vacate property, side yards, along alleys, and boulevards.
Yard Waste
The City of Detroit Lakes yard waste site is located on Rossman Avenue by the
Ice Arena and is opened to the residents of Detroit Lakes seven days a week, 24 hours a
day. Residents my drop off branches and woody materials such as hedges, branches, and
woody veins as well as grass clippings and leaves. No other materials are accepted.
Residents are asked not to leave plastic bags or containers at the collection site. This
material is recycled and is available as mulch from the Becker County Transfer Station
north of Detroit Lakes off of Highway 59.