Bismarck trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly Mon–Thu routes 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. City-issued can only — nothing beside can. Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarcknd.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6 a.m.; may set out evening before; remove within 12 hr after collection (brochure). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Waste Management (WM) North Dakota contractor — every other week Green/Gold week Mon–Thu; single-stream cart by 6 a.m. Drop site at landfill when open. Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarcknd.gov |
| Bulk | Contact the city for bulk pickup details. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarcknd.gov |
| Hauler | City of Bismarck (garbage) + Waste Management of ND. |
| Contacts | 701-355-1700 opt 3; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarcknd.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6 a.m.; may set out evening before; remove within 12 hr after collection (brochure).
Where
End of driveway; 4 ft between cans/mailboxes/vehicles; pull back from street during sweep/plow seasons.
Limits
Yard waste bagged in garbage can only.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste not in cans — free household hazardous waste at landfill center for residents.
Bags
Required in city can.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarck.maps.arcgis.com
Holidays
No collection on designated holidays — +1 day rest of week. Landfill closed holidays. ArcGIS map: bismarck.maps.arcgis.com.
Verified 2026-10-15 · bismarcknd.gov
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Full details for Bismarck: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste Utility 701-355-1700 opt 3. Weekly Mon–Thu routes 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. City-issued can only — nothing beside can. Bagged inside container; animal waste double-bagged. 2026 Garbage & Recycling Brochure PDF.
- Recycling
- Waste Management (WM) North Dakota contractor — every other week Green/Gold week Mon–Thu; single-stream cart by 6 a.m. Drop site at landfill when open.
- Bulk pickup
- Contact the city for bulk pickup details.
- Curbside: when
- By 6 a.m.; may set out evening before; remove within 12 hr after collection (brochure).
- Curbside: where
- End of driveway; 4 ft between cans/mailboxes/vehicles; pull back from street during sweep/plow seasons.
- Curbside: limits
- Yard waste bagged in garbage can only.
- Curbside: brush
- Short pieces in can; yard waste drop sites listed in 2026 brochure (17+ locations).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste not in cans — free household hazardous waste at landfill center for residents.
- Curbside: bags
- Required in city can.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- No return if not out for initial pass (garbage page).
- Holidays
No collection on designated holidays — +1 day rest of week. Landfill closed holidays. ArcGIS map: bismarck.maps.arcgis.com
- Hauler
- City of Bismarck (garbage) + Waste Management of ND (recycling contract)
- Contacts
- 701-355-1700 opt 3; [email protected]
- Find your day
- Interactive garbage pickup map
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: bismarcknd.gov
Bulk: bismarcknd.gov
Holidays: bismarcknd.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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