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Scrap Metal Recycling in West Fargo, ND

West Fargo residents can drop off metal free at the Transfer Station, 1620 Main Ave W, with ID or proof of address.

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

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  2. 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

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. 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

    Scrap metal

    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.
    • Metals such as grills, shelving, lawn mowers, patio furniture, snow blowers and bed frames.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
More about scrap metal

North Dakota rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • NDDEQ Recycling: Metals (opens in new tab) · North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
    • NDDEQ says metal collection sites are found in all larger North Dakota communities and some smaller ones. 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.
  • 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.

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