Bismarck, North Dakota

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6 locations

CK Auto Inc.

3405 E Divide Ave

CK Auto Inc. is a family-owned Bismarck facility that rebuilds, repairs, and recycles late-model vehicles while supplying used and recycled auto parts across North Dakota. The Divide Avenue yard also sells repairable vehicles and operates a body shop.

auto salvageused auto partsauto recyclingrepairable vehicles

Listed hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Accepts: Junk vehicles, End-of-life vehicles

Services: Recycled auto parts sales · Repairable vehicle sales · Vehicle rebuild and repair · Body shop services · Used vehicle sales

Where is CK Auto Inc. located?

The facility is at 3405 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501.

What are CK Auto Inc. hours?

CK Auto is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead on Fridays and Sundays.

Dietrich Recycling Services

310 Enterprise St Bismarck ND 58501 USA

1/5(1 reviews)

recycling

EMR Bismarck (Northern Metal)

1900 Yegen Rd Bismarck ND 58504 USA

3.5/5(19 reviews)

EMR Bismarck (Northern Metal Recycling) specializes in the buying of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including vehicles. They provide services for unloading and have sites for customer convenience.

Ferrous metalNon-ferrous metalVehiclesAuto batteriesAluminum cansCatalytic converters+8 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, Vehicles, Auto batteries, Aluminum cans, Catalytic converters, Small electronics, Scrap autos

Services: Ferrous metal recycling · Non-ferrous metal recycling · Auto battery recycling · Aluminum can recycling · Catalytic converter recycling · Scrap auto recycling

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

What identification is required?

A government-issued ID or driver's license is needed before payment.

Gerdau Metals Recycling - Bismarck

1320 Airport Rd Bismarck ND 58504 USA

4.3/5(44 reviews)

Gerdau is a scrap metal recycling center that prioritizes building relationships with customers and offering fair prices for all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. They emphasize long-term partnerships and provide an easy process for scrap recycling, including quick drop-off at clean yards with locations nearby. Gerdau accepts a variety of materials such as industrial scrap like busheling, plate, structural, and more, along with non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and brass. They offer services such as railcar dismantling, shredding, shearing, and torching, as well as logistics support for transportation via rail, ocean, and truckload. Customers can access the Scrap Vendor Portal to view contracts, track payments, and manage shipment details efficiently. Overall, Gerdau aims to make scrap metal recycling convenient and beneficial for both the environment and their clients.

ferrous scrap metalnon-ferrous metalsindustrial scrapaluminumcopperstainless steel+6 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

North Dakota E-Waste llc

5015 Platoon Ave Bismarck ND 58501 USA

4.4/5(21 reviews)

North Dakota E-Waste LLC focuses on the recycling of electronics and computer equipment. They provide pickup services for businesses across North Dakota, ensuring a smooth recycling experience for organizations. The company also offers onsite hard drive shredding services to ensure data security during the recycling process.

Desktop ComputersLaptop ComputersChromebooksNetbooksCell PhonesTablets+9 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers, Chromebooks, Netbooks, Cell Phones, Tablets, Servers, Enterprise Routers, DVRs, Game Consoles, Computer Monitors, Printers, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Office Phones, Household Electronics, Flat Panel and CRT Monitors, Hard Drives, Cables and Wire, Mother Boards

Services: Electronics Recycling · Computer Recycling · Hard Drive Shredding · Data Destruction · Pickup Services

What types of electronics do you recycle?

We recycle a variety of electronics including computers, cell phones, tablets, and more.

Do you pick up recycling from businesses?

Yes, we offer pickup services for your business anywhere in North Dakota.

WM - Bismarck Recycling Center

2111 N 52nd St Bismarck ND 58501 USA

2.7/5(40 reviews)

recycling

Listed hours: Mon-Sat 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

What company-level annual revenue has this listing’s brand reported?

For company-level context, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reported $25,204,000,000 in consolidated revenue for 2025, in its release dated 2026-01-28. This listing names the WM brand and links to the company's domain. The figure is the company's overall revenue, not this location's sales, valuation or a claim about who owns its land. It is an actual reported annual figure, not 2026 guidance.

Materials Accepted in Bismarck

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Bismarck include recycling, auto recycling, auto salvage, used auto parts, repairable vehicles. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck's city curbside recycling is single-stream, collected every other week by Waste Management of North Dakota on a Green Week or Gold Week schedule. The city landfill at 2111 N 52nd Street holds the single-stream drop-off, the household hazardous waste and electronics center, and a Re-Use Room. The drop-off moved to the north side of the landfill entrance road on April 15, 2026, because of construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Bismarck pick up curbside recycling?

Every other week. Waste Management of North Dakota collects single-stream recycling from single-family homes and duplexes, Monday through Thursday, on a Green Week or Gold Week schedule. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM, and a holiday on or just before your day moves collection one day later.

Where is the Bismarck landfill recycling drop-off and what are the hours?

The single-stream drop-off is at the Bismarck Landfill, 2111 N 52nd Street, open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Since April 15, 2026, it sits on the north side of the entrance road, where it used to be on the south side. It is for residential use only.

How much does it cost to dump at the Bismarck landfill?

The tipping fee is $67.00 per ton with a $6.00 minimum. Inert waste such as shingles, sheetrock, and masonry costs $50.00 per ton, and trees and wood waste cost $40.00 per ton. Loads must be tarped or tied down, or the landfill adds a $25.00 unsecured load fee.

Does Bismarck charge to drop off electronics and household hazardous waste?

No, not for residents within city limits. The electronics and household hazardous waste center at the landfill is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Non-residents and commercial users pay fees, and business hazardous waste is refused.

Does Bismarck pick up leaves in the fall?

Yes. The city collects leaves free on your regular garbage day during its fall leaf collection weeks. Put them in a container of 32 gallons or less or in compostable paper bags at your collection point by 6:00 AM. Leaves in plastic bags are not collected.

What can I take to a Bismarck yard waste site?

The 17 city yard waste sites accept grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, flowers, pinecones, pumpkins, and corn stalks. They refuse tree branches, shrubs, sod, food waste, animal waste, and any bag. Commercial dumping is not allowed.

Recycling tips for Bismarck

•Green Week and Gold Week alternate, so a missed cart waits two weeks for the next pickup.
•The Re-Use Room inside the hazardous waste center at the landfill hands out leftover cleaners, paint, pesticides, and stains free with a valid ID.
•Wood chips from the landfill cannot leave Burleigh County because of the Emerald Ash Borer, and a violation carries a fine up to $5,000.
•Trailer loads of grass go to the landfill during regular hours, and dumping them on the ground at a yard waste site is not allowed.
•Landfill charge accounts cost $10 to set up and $5 minimum per month, billed from the 20th to the 19th.

Recycling centers near Bismarck

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