Yard Waste Recycling
Yard, garden and tree waste can be recycled into compost. In fact, putting it in your garbage is illegal in Minnesota. Leaves, grass and plant trimmings, along with some types of food waste, can be combined in a backyard compost bin to create a valuable soil additive for your lawn and garden. That is recycling at its best! Later use the finished compost to improve your soil or as mulch around plants.
City residents of Norwood Young America may bring their yard waste to 640 Tacoma Boulevard (pdf) (located in the Industrial Park). Residents must reside in city limits to use this site.
The NYA Yard Waste site is located at 640 Tacoma Blvd., and is open Wednesdays 3-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm. This site is to be used by NYA residents only. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill, will be checked.
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The City of Norwood Young America has garden plots available for lease. We require a non-refundable $10.00 (per plot) watering check payable to the City of NYA.
The community gardens could not have been possible without the help of the Central High School building construction class that built the garden plots along with the garden shed on the site. Funding for the building materials are acquired through a SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) grant.
If you are interested in a garden plot or have any questions please feel free to contact City Hall at 952-467-1800 or email [email protected].
Senior Housing
Peace Village
The Harbor, The Haven, Peace Villa
300 North Faxon Road
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
Phone: 952-467-3692
Email Peace Village
Oak Grove Senior Housing
114 Reform Street
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
Phone: 952-373-2200
Food Shelf
Carver County has four food shelves that provide food support to families in need. Please call the food shelf to check eligibility requirements and hours.
Food Shelf Options