Clean-Up Week:  September 18-21, 2023

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General Information

  • All garbage and special items must be out by 6:00 a.m. on the regular scheduled garbage day.
  • Place items for special pick-up on the boulevard.
  • Garbage must be bagged and placed at normal collection point.
  • Separate items for collection. This allows us to recycle tires, metals, woods, appliances, etc.
  • Items will be picked up in varied timelines by the type and purpose of the equipment.
  • In addition to the regular refuse collection trucks, we have several pieces of equipment collecting various types of clean up week materials for proper disposal.
  • Tree branches and lumber must be cut and tied in 4-foot lengths or less and no heavier than 2 people can lift.

Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronic Recycling Center

9am - 2pm Tuesday and Thursdays
9am - 2pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of Each Month

Landfill Disposal during Clean-up Week

In an effort to accommodate residents who wish to utilize the landfill in lieu of curb pick-up during clean-up week, Bismarck residents who present their most recent City of Bismarck utility bill or current drivers license, will have free disposal at the landfill September 18-23.


Collection during Clean-up Week

Collection of special items (Sept 18-21) for Fall Clean-Up is for Bismarck residents that pay a City of Bismarck utility bill. Collection will occur on the regular scheduled collection day.  Clean-up Week Flyer


Crews will not take the following items on the route.

● Construction Debris
● Decks
● Dirt
● Fences
● Remodeling Debris
● Rocks
● Semi-truck Tires
● Sod
● Tractor Tires
Hazardous Waste
● Chemicals
● Liquids
● Oil
● Paint/Stains
● Weed Killer

Apartment Complexes

Crews will not pick up appliances or carpet from apartment complexes. Items may be taken to the landfill (charges will apply).

HHW and Electronics Building 2111 N 52nd St_Bismarck ND

Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Recycling Center

  • The City of Bismarck reserves the right to reject any waste.
  • ID is required when dropping off items.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic disposal is free of charge for Bismarck residents. Nonresidents may drop off material for a fee. Stop at the Scale House for disposal procedures.
  • Household quantities of hazardous materials like paint, weed killer, other chemicals and electronics can be brought to the HHW & Electronic Recycling Center. Please leave these materials in their original containers if possible and transport them in a cardboard box lined with plastic to protect from leaking.