Fargo offers free holiday light recycling and cardboard disposal options

Free holiday recycling in Fargo

The City of Fargo is offering residents free options to dispose of old holiday string lights and extra cardboard in an environmentally responsible way. The program is designed to reduce landfill waste and encourage proper recycling during the holiday season.

Holiday lights recycling

Residents can drop off unwanted string lights, including both LED models and older styles, at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 606 43 1/2 St. N. The facility accepts these items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, through January 31, 2025. Rope-style lights are not accepted in this program.

Free cardboard and waste drop-off

Fargo residents may also use the city’s free residential transfer station to dispose of surplus cardboard generated by holiday shopping and other household waste. The transfer station operates at the Fargo Landfill, located at 4501 7th Ave. N. Accepted materials include cardboard, non-freon appliances, old furniture and similar household items.

Program conditions and limitations

To access the free transfer station services, residents must provide proof of Fargo residency. Commercial waste and construction or building materials are not allowed under this program. The initiative focuses on typical residential items to keep the service efficient and cost-effective.

Environmental focus

By giving residents convenient locations for recycling holiday lights and dropping off excess cardboard, the city aims to minimize the environmental impact of seasonal celebrations. These efforts help divert reusable materials from landfills and support local sustainability goals.

The City of Fargo invites residents to take advantage of free options for environmentally friendly disposal of old or unwanted holiday lights and extra cardboard from holiday shopping.

Author’s summary

Fargo’s holiday program lets residents recycle string lights and drop off extra cardboard and household items for free, cutting seasonal landfill waste while requiring proof of residency and excluding commercial or building materials.

Valley News Live — 2025-11-29