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Materials Accepted in Fargo
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fargo include Cardboard, Glass, Electronics, Batteries, Aluminum Cans. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Fargo switched to ALL in ONE single-bin recycling, so residents no longer sort at the curb, but glass came out of the program on March 6, 2023 and now needs a drop site. The city collects from homes, commercial accounts, and multi-family buildings and sends material to Minnkota Recycling in Fargo for processing before it ships to market. Household chemicals and electronics go to the city's household hazardous waste facility instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fargo residents recycle glass at the curb?
No. As of March 6, 2023, glass is no longer accepted in the curbside recycling program for residents, commercial accounts, or multi-family dwellings. The city asks residents to bring glass to one of its 20 recycling drop sites.
What does Fargo's ALL in ONE recycling accept?
Flattened cardboard boxes, tin, steel, and aluminum cans, office paper and junk mail, newspapers and magazines, and plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs numbered 1 through 7. Everything goes into one bin with no separating.
How much does Fargo recycling cost and how often is it collected?
ALL in ONE recycling costs $5 per month and is collected every other week on your garbage day. The city's Collection Schedule Map shows whether your address falls on Week A or Week B.
How do I recycle if I live in a Fargo apartment?
If you live in an apartment or share a dumpster for garbage disposal, call 701.241.1449 for recycling options. Recycling drop-off sites also remain available for residents who prefer to transport their own material.
What goes to Fargo's household hazardous waste facility?
Adhesives and sealants, automotive products including motor oil, used antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, and car and boat batteries, rechargeable and lithium batteries, corrosives and caustics, cleaners, computers and electronics from single residential units, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts, inkjet cartridges, mercury products, paint and related products, and pesticides and fertilizers.
Recycling tips for Fargo
•Take glass to one of the city's 20 recycling drop sites rather than the curbside bin.
•Flatten cardboard boxes before putting them in the single recycling bin.
•Check the Collection Schedule Map to learn whether your address is on Week A or Week B.
•Bring lighting ballasts to the household hazardous waste building unless they are labeled No PCBs.
•Call 701.241.1449 or email solidwaste@FargoND.gov about cart repairs or apartment recycling options.
Recycling centers near Fargo
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