North Dakota DEQ lists the City of Dickinson landfill stockpile at 3389 Energy Drive for concrete and asphalt products. This record does not confirm other recycling streams or general public recycling drop-off; contact the City’s Solid Waste department for current landfill access, hours, and fees.
The City of Dickinson's Public Works department runs the city's residential curbside recycling program and operates the municipal landfill and baler building. The Baler Building is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no commercial drop-off after 4:00 PM), plus the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for residential customers only. The Landfill is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (all vehicles must arrive at the baler scale by 3:30 PM) and is closed on weekends. Curbside recycling pickup follows a set schedule, with pickups shifted to Wednesday when the scheduled day falls on a city holiday. Questions can be directed to the city's Recycling Coordinator.
Robertson Metal Recycling started in hides and furs in 1981, switched to strictly scrap in 1992, and moved from Hettinger to its Dickinson yard in 2016. The Robertson family still owns it, and its demolition history includes coal shovels, draglines, and coal mines in North Dakota and Montana, obsolete oil rigs, and three Minuteman missile dismantle projects between 1999 and 2001.
The yard at 195 28th Avenue East buys prepared and unprepared iron, tin, cars, shred, copper in several grades, brass, aluminum, insulated wire, lead, radiators, stainless, auto batteries, and electric motors. Prepared iron must measure at least 3 feet by 18 inches, and aerosol cans need holes punched and drained. Roll-off boxes in 15, 20, and 30 yard sizes carry scrap metal only, with no garbage or hazardous material, and go to customers outside Dickinson too. The yard also sells sucker rod.
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Accepts: Prepared iron, Unprepared iron, Tin and shred, Cars, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Aluminum beverage cans, Insulated wire, Lead, Radiators, Stainless steel, Auto batteries, Electric motors, Sealed units, Alternators and starters
Services: Roll-off boxes, 15 to 30 yard · On-site demolition · On-site recycling · Remote location service · Sucker rod sales
Does Robertson Metal Recycling rent roll-off boxes?
Yes. Boxes come in 15, 20, and 30 yard sizes for scrap metal only, with no garbage or hazardous material, and delivery extends beyond the Dickinson area.
How do I prepare iron for Robertson Metal Recycling?
Prepared iron measures at least 3 feet by 18 inches and 1/8 inch thick, with no plastic or nonferrous metals. Larger pieces such as farm equipment go in as unprepared iron, free of sealed gases and oil.
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Materials Accepted in Dickinson
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Dickinson include Landfill, Concrete Recycling, Asphalt Recycling, Curbside Recycling, Baler Building. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Dickinson anchors Stark County in western North Dakota, where residential trash and recycling are city-run through Public Works rather than a private franchise alone. Self-haul disposal routes through the Baler Building and the city landfill on a weekday schedule, while curbside recycling follows an A/B calendar with a named recycling coordinator for route questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Dickinson landfill hours?
The city lists landfill hours as Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All vehicles must arrive at the Baler Scale by 3:30 PM. The landfill is closed Saturday and Sunday.
When is the Dickinson Baler Building open?
The Baler Building is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no commercial drop-offs after 4:00 PM. Residential customers can also use it on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
What happens to recycling pickup on a holiday in Dickinson?
If your scheduled recycling day falls on a listed city holiday, pickup moves to the Wednesday of that same week. Confirm the current holiday list on the city's recycling page or with the Recycling Coordinator before setting materials out.
Who do I call about recycling routes in Dickinson?
The city lists Rachel Shumaker as Recycling Coordinator at 701-456-7873. For general solid waste questions, Public Works can be reached at 701-456-7979 at 3411 Public Works Boulevard.
How much is residential garbage service in Dickinson?
The city's 2025 fee schedule lists single-family garbage at $21.00 per month. An extra container is $10.50, and an additional recycling container is also listed at $10.50 per month.
Can I drop waste off in Dickinson on the weekend?
Not at the landfill, which is closed Saturday and Sunday. Residential customers can use the Baler Building on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Commercial loads are not accepted on those Saturday windows.
Recycling tips for Dickinson
•Arrive at the Baler Scale before 3:30 PM on weekdays, because that is the city's cutoff for landfill access.
•Plan commercial Baler Building trips to finish before 4:00 PM on weekdays.
•Use the 1st or 3rd Saturday Baler Building window only for residential loads.
•If a holiday lands on your recycling day, set materials out for Wednesday pickup that week instead.
•Call the Recycling Coordinator at 701-456-7873 for route or calendar questions rather than guessing from an old flyer.
Recycling centers near Dickinson
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: