Garbage rules

• All garbage must be placed in garbage carts provided by the City of Fargo. Garbage outside of these containers will not be collected. Extra bags are collected for a fee if you request it; call 241-1449 to schedule.
• Carts must be set out by 8 a.m. on your collection day and removed from the boulevard by 6 p.m. or after collection, whichever is later. Residents who live on an alley should place containers at the rear of the property. All other residents should place garbage on the boulevard.

Place garbage carts in driveway

• Do not place carts on top of snowbanks. Please place cart in your driveway or shoveled-out area on your boulevard, as can be seen in the picture directly right. 
• Fireplace ashes must be fully extinguished and placed in sealed bags before placing them in your cart for collection.
• Pet waste may be placed in your cart for collection; this material should not be composted. It is preferable that you bag the pet waste before putting it in the cart.
• If you have household hazardous waste such as paint, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil and more, see our HHW page for the hours and location of our facility.
• Syringes (medical needles/SHARPS) should not be placed loose in the garbage. Syringes must be placed in a sealed, rigid container labeled "medical waste"; place the container in your garbage cart.

The following items are banned from the Fargo Landfill and not allowed in your garbage: yard waste, lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, tires and major appliances (including some microwave ovens).