Cardboard Recycling in Fargo, ND

Fargo ALL in ONE curbside recycling ($5 a month) takes flattened cardboard; city drop sites and the landfill transfer station also take it.

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2026 rates: the Residential Transfer Station (City of Fargo residents only) charges $15 per load up to 600 lbs. (City of Fargo 2026 resolution prescribing rates and charges for solid waste services (opens in new tab))
Fargo's Cleanup Week page says the residential transfer station takes these items at no charge, which conflicts with the 2026 rate resolution's $15 per load. (City of Fargo Cleanup Week (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FargoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Fargo Landfill and Residential Transfer StationDrop-off · 4501 7th Avenue North, FargoFargo residentsConditions applySources disagree on a detailCost not listed
Where
4501 7th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:15 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7:15 a.m.–1 p.m.; hours may vary on legal holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Fargo residents can use the residential transfer station (building 4) with proof of residency. The 2026 rate resolution lists $15 per load up to 600 lbs, while the Cleanup Week page still says no charge.
Loads mixed with cardboard or metal may be rejected until the recyclables are removed.
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Fargo ALL in ONE curbside recycling and drop sitesCity service · FargoFargo residents$5
How it works
The City of Fargo collects single-bin ALL in ONE recycling every other week on garbage day for $5 a month, including flattened cardboard boxes. About 20 city drop sites also take flattened cardboard, including a cardboard-only site at McKinley School (2930 8th St N).
Cost & rules
Fees
ALL in ONE recycling, per month $5
- City drop sites also take flattened cardboard, including McKinley School (cardboard only).
- Before you go: Flatten boxes; keep recyclables loose, not bagged.
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Fees
ALL in ONE recycling, per month	$5

Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

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Checked October 26, 2026

City of Fargo Landfill: Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The Fargo landfill is available to residents of Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- Residents with excess garbage pay a $15 minimum for up to 600 lbs of debris per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Landfill: Items Not Allowed in the Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- Fargo residents can drop off non-Freon appliances at no cost at the Transfer Station with proof of residency; commercial accounts pay a fee for appliances such as washers, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Debris mixed with recyclables such as metal or cardboard may be rejected until the recyclables are removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo 2026 resolution prescribing rates and charges for solid waste services (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo · effective January 1, 2026
- 2026 rates: the Residential Transfer Station (City of Fargo residents only) charges $15 per load up to 600 lbs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
City of Fargo Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- The residential transfer station (building 4 at the landfill, Fargo residents only) takes non-Freon appliances (2 a month), cardboard, automotive batteries, metals, furniture and large items; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fargo's Cleanup Week page says the residential transfer station takes these items at no charge, which conflicts with the 2026 rate resolution's $15 per load. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- The transfer station is in building 4 at the landfill and is for Fargo residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Residential Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- Fargo ALL in ONE curbside recycling costs $5 a month and takes flattened cardboard boxes, collected every other week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City collects recyclables from Fargo residents, commercial accounts and multi-family dwellings. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Fargo Recycling Drop Site Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Fargo
- City drop sites take flattened cardboard; McKinley School is a cardboard-only site and Minnkota Recycling takes office paper and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.

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