Recycling in Bismarck, ND

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• N.D. Century Code chapter 23.1-08: Solid waste management and land protection (opens in new tab) · North Dakota Legislative Assembly
  • North Dakota law bans lead-acid batteries from municipal waste and landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone who sells lead-acid batteries at retail must accept used lead-acid batteries as trade-ins for new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• NDDEQ Recycling: Batteries (opens in new tab) · North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
  • NDDEQ says lead-acid batteries can usually be recycled with battery sellers and scrap metal dealers, sometimes for payment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: 2026 Garbage and Recycling Brochure (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck
  • The 2026 landfill special disposal fee for furniture is $15 each for residents and $25 each for non-residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill charges $6 per 14"–20" tire, or $12 with rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: Landfill Free Disposal Weeks (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck
  • Tire disposal is charged even during the free disposal weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • In 2026, Bismarck residents within city limits can dispose of items at the landfill free April 20–25 and September 14–19. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: Landfill Fee Schedule (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck · effective January 1, 2026
  • Refrigerators are listed among Freon items, charged $20 each for residents and $30 each for non-residents/commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Non-Freon items such as dryers, sofas, washers and mattresses are charged $15 each for residents and $25 each for non-residents/commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee schedule notes no charge for televisions from Bismarck residents who live within city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: HHW and Electronics Pricing Flyer (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck · effective January 1, 2026
  • Microwaves are not accepted at the HHW/electronics building but are accepted at the general landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics disposal is free for Bismarck residents; non-residents and commercial customers pay $0.44 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics accepted include computers, monitors, TVs and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW disposal is free for Bismarck residents; non-residents pay $1.83/lb for latex paint and $2.43/lb for oil-based paint or stain. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex and oil-based paint are on the list of accepted hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bring ID, keep materials in original closed containers, no containers over 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck
  • The city accepts residential, non-residential and commercial electronics; Bismarck residents within city limits dispose of them free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business/commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city offers single-stream curbside recycling for single-family and duplex homes, collected every other week by Waste Management. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: Bulk Residential Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck
  • Residents prepay to schedule a curbside pickup of bulk residential items that will not fit in the 96-gallon garbage can. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A $25 service fee applies to each group of up to five items, plus each item's disposal cost; maximum ten items per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items must be no heavier than two people can lift and carry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses are $15 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Box springs are $15 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sofas are $15 items; sectionals are $15 per section. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Beds, bookshelves, cabinets, chairs, desks, dressers and end tables are $15 items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Washers and dryers are $15 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Treadmills are $15 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs are $15 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and other Freon items are $20 items for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are $6 (14–16"), $12 with rim, $20 semi tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Bismarck: Garbage (opens in new tab) · City of Bismarck
  • Break down cardboard boxes for the recycling cart; cardboard packaging is recyclable. Checked October 26, 2026.

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