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Fargo, ND trash pickup schedule

Fargo trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Fargo Division of Solid Waste collects all residential garbage inside city limits (volume-based: monthly fee depends on the cart size chosen) and opt-in All-in-One recycling ($5/month, every other week). Apartments with dumpsters: contact landlord / call 701.241.1449.2
How oftenRecycling every other week on your garbage day (Week A / Week B), yard waste brush: every other week (coincides with recycling day), May-September316
Set outat the end of the driveway or in the alley by 8 a.m. on collection day (alley homes: rear of property; others: boulevard); remove from the boulevard by 6 p.m. or after collection, whichever is later213
Your pickup dayZone map: fargond.gov
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Collected on schedule; landfill open7

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Fargo holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo single rule: the city publishes a yearly table. In 2026, Monday holidays move Monday routes to Tuesday (rest of week on schedule); for mid/late-week holidays the routes before the holiday are collected one day early; some holidays (MLK, Presidents, Good Friday, Veterans Day) have no change. Routes may run late in holiday weeks.7
Official noticefargond.gov
Fargo trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Changes; see details Week of Dec 29, 2025: Dec 29 on schedule; Dec 30, Dec 31 and Jan 1 collected one day early; Jan 2 on schedule; landfill closed Jan 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change Collections on schedule; landfill open7
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change Collections on schedule; landfill open7
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3, 2026 No change Collections on schedule; landfill open7
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Moved to Tuesday Monday May 25 routes collected Tuesday May 26; rest of week on schedule; landfill closed May 257
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 Changes; see details Week of June 29: June 29 on schedule; June 30, July 1, 2 and 3 collected one day early; landfill closed Friday July 37
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Moved to Tuesday Monday Sept 7 routes collected Tuesday Sept 8; landfill closed Sept 77
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Collected on schedule; landfill open7
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Changes; see details Mon Nov 23 and Fri Nov 27 on schedule; Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25 and Thu Nov 26 routes collected one day early (Mon 23, Tue 24, Wed 25); landfill closed Nov 267
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Changes; see details Mon Dec 21 on schedule; Dec 22, 23, 24 and 25 routes collected one day early; landfill closed Dec 257
Fargo trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Changes; see details City says to follow the same garbage and recycling schedule as Christmas week (Christmas week: Monday on schedule, Tue-Fri routes one day early); landfill closed Fri Jan 1, 20277
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Schedule Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Fargo

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online11
How to requestCall Solid Waste at 701.241.1449 to schedule a call-in pickup (fee) or extra-bag pickup; free alternatives: annual Cleanup Week (2026: weeks of May 4-8 and May 11-15, on your recycling day) and the free Residential Transfer Station at the landfill (Fargo residents)11
LimitsCall-in: no published limit (fee by amount/weight). Cleanup Week: max 2 appliances (doors removed) and 4 tires/rims per household; logs/brush up to 10 in diameter; excessive piles charged. Transfer station: up to 2 non-Freon appliances per month.9
Feescall-in pickup: fee based on amount and weight, added to the utility bill; extra bags $3 each (up to 33 gal); Cleanup Week and transfer station free11
Not accepted
  • Cleanup Week: building materials (wood, concrete), electronics (TVs, computers), household hazardous waste9
  • Transfer station: Freon appliances, commercial waste, building materials1

Sources: Solid Waste, Cleanup Week, Large Item Disposal Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Fargo

Pickupevery other week on your garbage day (Week A / Week B)3
Typesingle-stream3
Glassdrop-off only (not accepted curbside since March 6, 2023; take to the city's recycling drop sites)3
Plastics#1-#7 bottles, tubs and jugs3

Accepted

  • flattened cardboard boxes3
  • tin, steel and aluminum cans3
  • office paper and junk mail3
  • newspapers and magazines3
  • plastic bottles, tubs and jugs #1-73

Not accepted

  • glass (curbside)3
  • plastic bags (not at drop sites either; return to grocery stores); recyclables must be loose, not bagged1215
  • office paper / junk mail at drop sites (accepted curbside only)15

Programs

  • Curbside All-in-One recycling is $5/month; residents can opt in or out through FargoOne3
  • About 20 free recycling drop sites (most also take glass; many also take yard waste)3
  • Rinse and dry items; keep loose (no plastic bags or liners); set bin 5 ft from objects, lid opening toward the street14

Sources: Residential Recycling, Drop Site Locations, Preparing Items (Recycling), Plastic Bags & Other Items Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupyes: curbside boulevard yard-waste collection late October to mid-November (bags or cans); curbside brush/branch collection by Forestry May 1 to the last full week of September on your recycling day; drop sites spring-fall; yard-waste collection service for seniors and residents with disabilities (call 701.241.1449)16
Seasondrop sites spring through fall; curbside yard waste late Oct - mid Nov; curbside brush May 1 - last full week of September1617
How oftenbrush: every other week (coincides with recycling day), May-September16
RulesFall curbside: yard waste in bags or cans at least 5 ft from the garbage cart on the boulevard. Brush: on the boulevard by 7 a.m. on recycling day (even alley homes), cut ends toward curb, logs/brush up to 10 in diameter, logs over 10 ft, stumps and roots not taken, no bags/boxes, separate brush from logs; no brush from commercial tree services. Drop-site compost containers: grass, leaves, garden trimmings, fruit/vegetable scraps only; no branches, no plastic bags. Yard waste is banned from garbage carts. Branches free at the landfill for Fargo residents (proof of residency).1617
Food scrapsfruit and vegetable scraps accepted in drop-site compost containers (no curbside food scraps)16
Christmas trees2025-26 season (latest published): curbside tree pickup Jan 5-16, 2026 (fees may apply after Jan 16); tree on the boulevard (not alley) 5 ft from the garbage cart, not on snow banks, remove plastic bags, lights, ornaments and wood/metal stands. 2026-27 dates not yet published (checked 2026-11-01).7
Leaf collectionCity crews collect yard waste (incl. leaves) from the boulevard late October through mid-November; bags or cans, 5 ft from the cart16
Cleanup events
  • Cleanup Week 2026: weeks of May 4-8 (A week) and May 11-15 (B week); free curbside pickup of tires, appliances and large items on your recycling day; set out before 7 a.m., no more than one day early9
  • Brush Recycling Program: curbside brush pickup May 1 - last full week of September on your recycling day17

Sources: Holiday Schedule, Cleanup Week, Yard Waste (Residential Recycling), Brush Collection Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Residential Transfer Station (Fargo Landfill, building 4)

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address4501 7th Avenue North, Fargo · Map1
HoursLandfill: Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7:15 a.m.-1 p.m. (may vary on legal holidays)1
Feesfree for Fargo residents (up to 2 non-Freon appliances per month, cardboard, car batteries, metal, household garbage, furniture, All-in-One recycling)1
Who can use itFargo residents only; utility bill from the address (within 6 months) required1

City of Fargo Sanitary Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byThe city
Address4501 7th Avenue North, Fargo · Map6
HoursMon-Fri 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 7:15 a.m.-1 p.m. (may vary on legal holidays)6
Fees$15 minimum for up to 600 lb per load; up to $25 fee for untarped/unsecured loads; tree branches free for Fargo residents (proof of residency)6

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Address606 43 1/2 Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 · Map5
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 2nd Saturday of each month 8 a.m.-noon (closed legal holidays)5
Feesfree (household quantities up to 220 lb/month; one computer set and one TV per resident per month)5
Who can use itFargo, Cass County and Valley City residents5

City recycling drop sites (about 20; most take glass, many take yard waste; office paper not accepted)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Addresslist at fargond.gov (e.g. City of Fargo Solid Waste Department, 2301 8th Avenue North) · Map12
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Solid Waste, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Landfill, Drop Site Locations Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formfargoone.com (log in, Request or Report > Garbage/Recycling > Report Missed Garbage / Report Missed Recycling)8
Phone701.241.1449 (Solid Waste, Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)2
311FargoOne (3-1-1), fargoone.com1
Official websitefargond.gov

Sources: Solid Waste, Residential Garbage Collection, Garbage & Recycling Cart Request Last checked Report a change

Fargo trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Fargo?

Fargo does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (fargond.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fargo?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Changes; see details: Mon Nov 23 and Fri Nov 27 on schedule; Tue Nov 24, Wed Nov 25 and Thu Nov 26 routes collected one day early (Mon 23, Tue 24, Wed 25); landfill closed Nov 26

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fargo?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Mon Dec 21 on schedule; Dec 22, 23, 24 and 25 routes collected one day early; landfill closed Dec 25

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Fargo?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: City says to follow the same garbage and recycling schedule as Christmas week (Christmas week: Monday on schedule, Tue-Fri routes one day early); landfill closed Fri Jan 1, 2027

How do I get rid of bulky items in Fargo?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Solid Waste at 701.241.1449 to schedule a call-in pickup (fee) or extra-bag pickup; free alternatives: annual Cleanup Week (2026: weeks of May 4-8 and May 11-15, on your recycling day) and the free Residential Transfer Station at the landfill (Fargo residents) Fees: call-in pickup: fee based on amount and weight, added to the utility bill; extra bags $3 each (up to 33 gal); Cleanup Week and transfer station free.

Does Fargo recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only (not accepted curbside since March 6, 2023; take to the city's recycling drop sites).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fargo?

Use the city’s online form (https://fargoone.com (log in, Request or Report > Garbage/Recycling > Report Missed Garbage / Report Missed Recycling)) or call 701.241.1449 (Solid Waste, Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Sources

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    Solid WasteCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Garbage CollectionCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential RecyclingCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Compost & Yard WasteCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)City · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    LandfillCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday ScheduleCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage & Recycling Cart RequestCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Cleanup WeekCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Collection Schedule MapCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Large Item DisposalCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Drop Site LocationsCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Pricing & Rules (Residential Garbage)City · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Preparing Items (Recycling)City · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Plastic Bags & Other ItemsCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard Waste (Residential Recycling)City · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Brush CollectionCity · fargond.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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