JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown residential curbside cleanup week May 11 through May 16, 2026.
Place materials for collection on the roadway, close to the curb or shoulder, as possible. Materials must be out by 7:00 a.m., the morning of your cleanup day listed below. This is not necessarily the same day as your garbage collection day. Crews will not return for any items. Do not call to ask what time the crew will pick up your items. Your patience is appreciated.
MONDAY MAY 11 Southeast (SE) section of the City
TUESDAY MAY 12 Southwest (SW) section of the City
WEDNESDAY MAY 13 Northwest (NW) section of the City
THURSDAY MAY 14 Northeast (NE) section of the City
The property owner is responsible for the proper disposal of all materials. It is unlawful and subject to penalty for anyone to create a public nuisance by permitting the accumulation of trash, rubbish, or junk [Jamestown City Municipal Code Sec. 17-12].
WHAT IS ACCEPTED IN CURBSIDE PICKUP
• Materials in neat, separate piles of similar materials so crews can easily collect, or it will be left.
• Basic household items-furniture, toys, mattress, etc. Similar materials in neat, separate piles.
• Small scale building, remodeling, landscaping debris, lumber, carpet & padding, wall board, tile, doors,
windows, fencing, non-creosoted landscaping timbers, brick pavers, etc. (Small scale means the
approximate volume of a level pick-up truck bed.)
• Wood, lumber, fencing and non-creosoted landscaping timbers – broken apart, tied in bundles, less than 4
feet long, less than 50 pounds per bundle.
• Carpeting and padding must each be rolled, tied, and no longer than 8 feet.
NOT ACCEPTED IN CURBSIDE PICKUP (see next section for disposal options)
• No Large Quantities of Clothing/linens or bags of any kind
• No Regular Household Garbage (Use Garbage Bin)
• No Cardboard (Use Recycling Bin)
• No Yard Waste (Branches, Grass, Leaves, Trees, Shrubs, etc.)
• No Appliances (for example: no stoves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air
conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters, items that use Freon)
• No Electronics (i.e., televisions, stereos, computers, computer monitors and microwave ovens)
• No Automotive products (antifreeze, 6- & 12-volt lead-acid batteries, any tires)
• No Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats
• No Large-scale Building or Remodeling or Construction Debris
• No Paint, solvents, thinners, primers, varnishes, stains, and similar
• No Power lawn mowers; propane tanks, gas cans with any contents
• No Bio-medical waste (sharps or anything contaminated by human fluid)
• No Metal items unless a part of a material that will be picked up
WHERE TO DISPOSE OF PRACTICALLY ANYTHING
Garbage – Dispose of in your garbage cart or take it to the City Baler/Landfill. City Baler/Landfill regular hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. & Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., www.jamestownnd.gov/departments/public-works/sanitation-solid-waste/Recycling – Contact Recycle ND with questions about recycling and what is accepted at the Recycle ND Facility. Recycle ND Hours: Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wed, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., www.recyclenorthdakota.com/whats-recyclable
Appliances, boats, metals, vehicles, vehicle batteries – Take to Gerdau Ameristeel or West End Hide, Fur & Metal Co. There may be a disposal charge for these items. Electronics (TV’s, microwaves, etc..) fluorescent mercury vapor light bulbs, cardboard, newspaper, white & colored paper, books, magazines, aluminum cans, tin cans, most plastics, sorted glass, clothing, and shoes – Take to the Recycling Center. Items must be sorted. Building/remodeling, construction & demolition debris, metals, paint, solvents, thinners, primers, varnishes & stains – Take to the City Baler/Landfill. Liquids must be in original containers with a readable label.
Tires and automotive oil may be taken to the City Baler/Landfill. Must show proof of city residency. There may be a disposal charge for some of the items.
Yard Waste can be taken to the City Baler/Landfill drop-off site.
Snow blowers, lawn mowers, propane tanks, and metal gas cans can be taken to Gerdau Ameristeel, West End Hide & Fur, and the City Baler/Landfill. Drain liquids and gas; leave caps or valves open on the containers or tanks for safety reasons. Plastic gas containers with no liquids can be taken to the City Baler/Landfill. Bio-medical waste, Contact Central Valley Health, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, or your local clinic or pharmacy for instructions. Clothing and Shoes – If clean, donate to local Goodwill or other charitable organizations. If not suitable, take to Recycle North Dakota or dispose of in the trash.
During Cleanup Week ONLY- The City Baler/Landfill will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each household may dispose of 500 pounds at no charge. Excluding household garbage. Must show proof of residency, such as utility bill. Contact Information:
• City Baler/Landfill, 3020 18th St. SE, 701-252-5223, sanitation@jamestownnd.gov
• Recycle North Dakota,1016 10th St SE, 701-320-9218, info@recyclenorthdakota.com
• Gerdau Ameristeel Recycling, 1510 10th St SE, 701-252-0110
• West End Hide, Fur & Metal Co., 3445 82nd Ave SE, 701-252-0150
• Central Valley Health, 122 2nd St NW, 701-252-8130
• Jamestown Regional Medical Center, 2422 20th St SW, 701-952-1050