Cardboard Recycling in West Fargo, ND

West Fargo single-stream recycling takes cardboard; residents can also drop it off free at the Transfer Station, 1620 Main Ave W.

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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

4 ways to get rid of a cardboard in West Fargo

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · West FargoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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City of West Fargo Transfer StationDrop-off · 1620 Main Avenue W, West FargoWest Fargo residentsFree
Where
1620 Main Avenue W
West Fargo, ND 58078
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
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West Fargo single-stream curbside recycling (Waste Management)Pickup service · West FargoWest Fargo residentsCost not listed
How it works
Waste Management collects single-stream recycling for West Fargo residents under city contract in a 96-gallon cart; cardboard goes loose in the cart. Residents can also drop off recycling at the Department of Sanitation (117 8th St. W.) and the Eagle Run Water Tower (40th Ave. W. and Sheyenne St.).
Cost & rules
- Drop-off also available at the Department of Sanitation (117 8th St. W.) and Eagle Run Water Tower.
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City of Fargo Landfill and Residential Transfer StationDrop-off · outside West Fargo · 4501 7th Avenue North, FargoWest Fargo 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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Places that don’t take cardboard (1)

West Fargo Cleanup Week (annual) · West Fargo

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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 West Fargo Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of West Fargo
- The transfer station takes household waste, metal and appliances, branches and yard waste, cardboard and recycling; residents must show ID or proof of a West Fargo address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The transfer station remains free to residents; specialty items are subject to fees and commercial users pay a $10 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of West Fargo Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · City of West Fargo
- 2026 Cleanup Week was May 4-7; items go out by 4 p.m. the day before the regular garbage day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard must be recycled and is not collected during Cleanup Week. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of West Fargo Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of West Fargo
- West Fargo single-stream recycling, run by Waste Management under city contract, accepts cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city contracts Waste Management for single-stream recycling for West Fargo residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may also drop off recycling at the Department of Sanitation (117 8th St. W.) and the Eagle Run Water Tower. Checked October 26, 2026.

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