Garbage rules to remember

  • All garbage must be placed in garbage carts provided by the City of Fargo. Garbage outside of these containers will not be collected. 
  • 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.
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Place garbage cans 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 before placing them in your cart for collection.
  • Pet waste may be placed in your cart for collection; this material should not be composted.
  • 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).