Microwave Recycling in Devils Lake, ND

The City of Devils Lake does not take microwaves at its inert landfill or special pickup and tells residents to put them in regular garbage.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Devils Lake

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Devils LakeNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Devils Lake residential garbage collectionCity service · Devils LakeDevils Lake residentsCost not listed
How it works
City of Devils Lake weekly garbage collection inside city limits, in five zones. The city tells residents to put microwaves, televisions, computer monitors, laptops and tablets in their regular garbage, since the inert landfill and special pickup do not take them.
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Places that don’t take microwaves (2)

Microwave ovens are "major appliances" under NDCC 23.1-08 and may not be put in municipal waste or a landfill. Source: N.D. Century Code chapter 23.1-08: Solid waste management and land protection (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (7)

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
- Microwave ovens are "major appliances" under NDCC 23.1-08 and may not be put in municipal waste or a landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Devils Lake: Inert Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Devils Lake
- The inert landfill does not accept batteries, microwaves, televisions, computer monitors, laptops or tablets; the city says to put those in regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill dumping is free to city residents by appointment during the two weeks before special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Devils Lake: Rates and Fees 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Devils Lake
- Inert landfill rate is $9.00 per cubic yard (1 cubic yard minimum); non-city residents pay double. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Devils Lake: Annual Special Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Devils Lake
- Each summer, city residents with can service may put out 5 cubic yards for free special pickup or landfill dumping on designated days. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special pickup does not take batteries, microwaves, televisions, computer monitors, laptops or tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Devils Lake: Sanitation/Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Devils Lake
- The city collects residential and commercial garbage inside Devils Lake city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.

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