Bismarck Public Works Asks for Citizens Help During Flood Clean-up

Contact:
Gloria David
Public Information Officer
Phone: 701.220.2470
E-mail: gdavid@nd.gov    
                                                               
Bismarck Public Works Asks for Citizens Help During Flood Clean-up
 
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck Public Works is asking citizens for help during flood cleanup.
They are asking citizens particularly those in the Fox Island area to sort their flood related debris before disposing of it at the City landfill.  Please separate the garbage prior to bringing it to the city landfill as follows:
Please Separate Debris as follows:

1.  Inert waste – this will likely be most of material brought to the landfill during flood clean-up.  “Inert waste” includes items such as carpet, sheetrock, books, paper, cardboard, wood, insulation, and furniture.  TV’s and electronics must be removed and disposed of separately.  
2.  Food waste – Place this in a separate container.  This is considered household waste suitable for the municipal landfill.
3.  Hazardous Materials – solvents, cleaners, acids, chlorine, lead, mercury, pesticides, weed killers, gasoline, oil, chemicals, antifreeze, and batteries.  Please keep materials in original containers with lids closed. Transport containers upright in a plastic lined box. 
Electronics – TV’s, computers, etc.  Place in a separate container.
Hazardous materials and electronics will be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center at the landfill.
4.  Metal and appliances – Keep separated so they can be recycled.

Stop at Scale House for disposal procedures. Make sure to bring your ID.  It is required to dispose of materials.
The City of Bismarck Landfill is located at 2111 N 52nd Street. The City of Bismarck landfill is open today for commercial garbage haulers and citizens that want to bring flood clean-up debris. (The City of Bismarck reserves the right to reject any waste)

For more information please visit www.bismarck.org