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Household hazardous waste drop-off
Bismarck household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Bismarck Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for Bismarck residents; non-residents pay by the pound. Business or commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. ID required; stop at the scale house first.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| HHW and electronics, Bismarck residents | Free |
| Non-resident latex paint | $1.83 per lb |
| Non-resident oil-based paint or stain | $2.43 per lb |
| Non-resident flammables, corrosives, toxics, solvents, aerosols | $3.35 per lb |
| Non-resident oxidizers | $3.35 per lb |
| Non-resident electronics | $0.44 per lb |
| Non-resident fluorescent lamps 4 ft and under | $1.20 each |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: acids, aerosols, ammonia, bleaches, bug and weed killers, camp fuels, drain and oven cleaners, fertilizers, lye, mercury, latex and oil-based paint, paint thinners and removers, poisons, rechargeable batteries and roof coatings. Call 701-355-1700 for ammunition guidelines. No containers over 5 gallons, drums, medical waste, explosives or radioactive materials. Keep products in original closed containers, upright, in a box lined with a trash bag.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and designated holidays. The 2026 garbage and recycling brochure lists landfill closures on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026), Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) and Christmas Day, and Christmas Eve at noon.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Fees effective January 1, 2026; prices subject to change without notice. The city reserves the right to reject any waste.
- Electronics accepted: ballasts, cameras, computers, copiers, printers, scanners, DVD players, fluorescent lamps, keyboards, media, monitors, rechargeable batteries, telephones, TVs and VCRs. Not accepted: air compressors, beauty supplies, electric shavers, fans, microwaves, power tools, thermostats and vacuums.
- Free re-use room: paint, stains, pesticides, cleaners, electronics and other materials in good condition, with a valid ID.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.