Fargo, ND Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Fargo, North Dakota — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Fargo, ND runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Fargo services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Self-haul free at Fargo Landfill, 4501 7th Ave N (utility bill proof within 6 months; max 2 non-freon appliances/month; no commercial or building materials). | Provider: City of Fargo Solid Waste (Residential Transfer Station). |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Glass not curbside — As of 2026-03-06 glass is not accepted in curbside recycling; residents use one of 20 recycling dropsites (27 site points mapped in geo file).
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Fargo Solid Waste (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Fargo Solid Waste | |
| Bulk | City of Fargo Solid Waste (Residential Transfer Station) |
Common questions
The things Fargo residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Fargo, ND?
Weekly Mon-Fri by route (42 mapped routes; routes 1-9). City-collected.
Is Fargo recycling every week?
No - every other week on your garbage day, Week A or Week B (RECYC field per route); $5/month; no glass curbside.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Fargo's city GarbageCollection service: 42 routes with day + RECYC A/B week + 27 recycling drop sites; Added city Residential Garbage/Recycling pages.
Population 133,188 · Sources: City of Fargo GarbageCollection MapServer (via 'Fargo Garbage Pick Up…, City of Fargo Residential Garbage (fetched 2026-09-26), City of Fargo Residential Recycling (fetched 2026-09-26) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.