Landfill

City of Fargo Landfill and Residential Transfer Station

4501 7th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102

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Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.

2026 rates: the Residential Transfer Station (City of Fargo residents only) charges $15 per load up to 600 lbs. (City of Fargo 2026 resolution prescribing rates and charges for solid waste services (opens in new tab))
Fargo's Cleanup Week page says the residential transfer station takes these items at no charge, which conflicts with the 2026 rate resolution's $15 per load. (City of Fargo Cleanup Week (opens in new tab))

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Plan your visit

Operator: City of Fargo Solid Waste
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:15 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7:15 a.m.–1 p.m.; hours may vary on legal holidays
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs): $15.00 per visit
Who can use it: Residents of Fargo, West Fargo, Cass County only. Businesses: For residents of Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County. The residential transfer station in building 4 is for Fargo residents only, with proof of residency; commercial accounts pay appliance fees.
Phone: 701-282-2489

Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (opens in new tab)

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Passenger tire, 17" and under	$10.00 each
Passenger tire, 17" and under, with rim	$15.00 each
Passenger tire, 18" and over	$15.00 each
Passenger tire, 18" and over, with rim	$20.00 each
Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs)	$15.00 per visit

Most tire dealers also take old tires when you buy new ones.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for washers and dryers
Non-Fargo residents, each (plus tipping fee)	$35.00 each
Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs)	$15.00 per visit

No charge for Fargo residents, up to 2 appliances a month, with proof of residency; non-Fargo residents pay $35 each plus the tipping fee.
Limit: Up to 2 a month free for Fargo residents.

Microwaves

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Fees for microwaves
Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs)	$15.00 per visit

Fargo residents can leave non-Freon appliances at no cost in the Transfer Station with proof of residency; commercial accounts pay a fee for appliances including microwaves.

Refrigerators and freezers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Freon/refrigerant appliances are listed as not accepted; Fargo residents can set refrigerators out during Cleanup Week instead.

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Commercial & non-resident mattress, each (plus tipping fee)	$15.00 each
Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs)	$15.00 per visit

Commercial and non-resident customers pay $15 per mattress plus the tipping fee.
Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Residential Transfer Station load, up to 600 lbs (Fargo residents)	$15.00 per visit
Excess garbage/debris, minimum per load (up to 600 lbs)	$15.00 per visit

Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.

Cardboard

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.
Loads mixed with cardboard or metal may be rejected until the recyclables are removed.

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.
Metals such as grills, shelving, lawn mowers, patio furniture, snow blowers and bed frames.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.
Automotive (lead-acid) batteries only; stores selling car batteries must take them as trade-ins.

Other electronics

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

The landfill permit bars electronics; Cass County and Valley City residents can use the HHW facility for one computer set and one TV a month.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Fargo Landfill: Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The City of Fargo Landfill is at 4501 7th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill phone number is 701.282.2489. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Fargo landfill is available to residents of Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The landfill is open Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 7:15 a.m.-1 p.m.; hours may vary on legal holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents with excess garbage pay a $15 minimum for up to 600 lbs of debris per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo 2026 resolution prescribing rates and charges for solid waste services (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo · effective January 1, 2026
- Landfill tire fees (2026): passenger tires up to 17" $10 each ($15 with rim); 18" and over $15 each ($20 with rim). Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 rates: washers, dryers, stoves and similar appliances are no charge for Fargo residents (up to 2 a month) and $35 each plus tipping fee for non-Fargo residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 rate resolution lists Freon/refrigerant appliances as not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 rates: mattresses from commercial and non-resident customers are $15 each plus tipping fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 rates: the Residential Transfer Station (City of Fargo residents only) charges $15 per load up to 600 lbs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
City of Fargo Landfill: Items Not Allowed in the Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The Fargo landfill accepts tires for a fee; most tire dealers recycle old tires when you buy new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fargo residents can drop off non-Freon appliances at no cost at the Transfer Station with proof of residency; commercial accounts pay a fee for appliances such as washers, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lead-acid batteries must be taken as trade-ins at retail stores; the city lists local businesses that take car batteries, or residents can use the HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under its permit the Fargo landfill may not accept hazardous wastes, electronics or mercury-containing devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Debris mixed with recyclables such as metal or cardboard may be rejected until the recyclables are removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The residential transfer station (building 4 at the landfill, Fargo residents only) takes non-Freon appliances (2 a month), cardboard, automotive batteries, metals, furniture and large items; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fargo's Cleanup Week page says the residential transfer station takes these items at no charge, which conflicts with the 2026 rate resolution's $15 per load. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- The transfer station is in building 4 at the landfill and is for Fargo residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Remove refrigerator and freezer doors before setting them out. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The HHW facility accepts one computer set (tower, monitor and accessories) and one television per resident per month. Checked October 26, 2026.

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