Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in North Dakota
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 13 sites in North Dakota (all from official sources); 3 take brush and branches, 1 gives away free mulch or wood chips, and 1 offers free compost. 2 of the 13 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 3 are seasonal or event-only and 10 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Not every local program in North Dakota is listed yet.
By type: 13 yard waste drop-off, 2 compost pickup, 1 mulch / wood chip pickup, 3 brush & branches.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
By city and county
All listed sites in North Dakota
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Bismarck Landfill – Free Wood Chips and Compost
2111 North 52nd Street, Bismarck, ND
Hours: Mon–Sat 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: City of Bismarck – Compost and Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-05
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Bismarck Yard Waste Drop-Off – Cottonwood Park
Santa Fe Avenue & 12th Street (Cottonwood Park parking lot), Bismarck, ND
Source: City of Bismarck · checked 2026-11-09
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Fargo Compost Site
606 43 1/2 Street North, Fargo, ND
Hours: Compost site open 24/7 (self-load pile in the southwest corner)
Source: City of Fargo Solid Waste · checked 2026-11-05
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Mandan grass collection site – 24th Ave SE & Longspur Trail
24th Avenue SE & Longspur Trail, Mandan, ND
Source: City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09
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Mandan grass collection site – 8th Ave SE & Hwy 1806 S
8th Avenue SE & Hwy 1806 South, Mandan, ND
Source: City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09
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Mandan grass collection site – Mandan Brave Center
901 Division Street NW, Mandan, ND
Source: City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09
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Mandan grass collection site – McKenzie Dr SE & 34th Ave SE
McKenzie Dr SE & 34th Ave SE, Mandan, ND
Source: City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09
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Mandan grass collection site – Old Red Trail & Hillside Rd NW
Old Red Trail & Hillside Rd NW, Mandan, ND
Source: City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09
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City of Minot Landfill – yard waste
City of Minot Landfill, Minot, ND
Source: City of Minot – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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West Fargo Transfer Station – yard waste and brush
1620 Main Ave. W., West Fargo, ND
Hours: Brush: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Sat 9 AM–1 PM.
Source: City of West Fargo – Compost, Yard and Garden Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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West Fargo yard waste drop-off – 17th St. E.
17th St. E. between 2nd Ave. E. and Starr Ave., West Fargo, ND
Source: City of West Fargo – Compost, Yard and Garden Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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West Fargo yard waste drop-off – Department of Sanitation
117 8th St. W., West Fargo, ND
Source: City of West Fargo – Compost, Yard and Garden Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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West Fargo yard waste drop-off – Eagle Run Water Tower
40th Ave. S. and Sheyenne St., West Fargo, ND
Source: City of West Fargo – Compost, Yard and Garden Waste · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for North Dakota: City of Bismarck; City of Bismarck – Compost and Wood Chips; City of Fargo Solid Waste; City of Mandan – Grass & Branch Collection Sites; City of Minot – Yard Waste; City of West Fargo – Compost, Yard and Garden Waste. How complete is this?