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Americans With Disabilities

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1. How do I request information about American Disabilities Act (ADA) service?

You need to contact the City of Minot at 701-857-4140 or Souris Basin Transportation at 701-839-7433 and request an ADA eligibility form. This form must be filled out and returned to the Minot Commission on Aging for review.

If you cannot come in to fill out the form, an outreach worker will be sent to assist you. These forms will be processed as quickly as possible and upon approval, you will be issued a picture ID. All returned forms are confidential.

2. How soon may I receive service?

Service may begin as soon as the next day after a request. All requests for service must be made one day in advance of your appointment to allow the dispatcher to schedule a pickup time and a return time. For your convenience, an American with Disabilities Act eligibility form can be sent with the driver.

3. Must I be permanently disabled to receive service?

No. Should you require Americans with Disabilities Association (ADA) transportation because of a temporary disability, call and request an ADA eligibility form, and fill out the necessary information. Upon approval service will be provided for the length of time necessary.

4. What if I need American Disabilities Act service only during cold weather?

Contact the City of Minot or Souris Basin Transportation, ask for an American Disabilities Act eligibility form, and fill out the necessary information. Upon approval of your request, arrangements will be made for your transportation needs.

5. What days can I expect to get ADA transportation?

Service is provided Monday through Friday of most weeks. The only holidays that service is provided are the following: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Washington's Birthday.

6. How far in advance may I schedule appointments for rides?

Appointments may be made a minimum of one day in advance to a maximum of 14 days.

7. Can I make a request for a ride after regular hours?

Souris Basin Transportation has installed an answering machine to accommodate calls after hours and also on weekends. Call 701-839-7433 to request service.

8. What if I'm hearing impaired?

To accommodate those who need assistance Souris Basin Transportation has installed a telecommunication display Device (TDD). Call 701-852-3390 to request service.

9. What if I need a personal aid to travel with me?

If you require a personal aid to assist you in your travels, this will be addressed when filling out your American Disabilities Act (ADA) form. Upon ADA form approval, your personal aid may travel with you at no charge. Friends or relatives do not qualify as a personal aid unless they are listed on the ADA form. Should someone wish to travel with you other than your personal aid, they must pay the regular fare (same as your cost).

10. Must I give the reason for my trip?

No. The only information required is pickup time and your destination.

11. Who do I call if I have a problem with American Disabilities Act eligibility?

Should you be denied eligibility or should you lose eligibility for American Disabilities Act transportation, the City of Minot would grant a hearing. This appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the denial.

12. Who do I call if I have trouble with scheduling or busing?

Contact the Dispatcher at 701-839-7433. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact the City of Minot Bus Department at 701-857-4140. The City of Minot will only address the problems of passengers that are American Disabilities Act Approved.

13. What if I have someone who is coming to visit and needs American Disabilities Act transportation?

If the person coming to visit is certified American Disabilities Act (ADA) and has ADA identification, that person is allowed to use our system for 21 days. After that time, this person will be required to certify with the City of Minot.

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Assessor

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1. Why has my value gone up?

Property values are based on market values which fluctuate with general economic conditions such as interest rates, inflation rates, supply and demand. By North Dakota state law, as property values change in the market place, those changes must be reflected in the assessor's estimated market values.

2. How does the assessor determine the estimated market value?

It is based on an assessment date of February 1st of each year. The City of Minot Assessor's office uses a mass appraisal process for estimating market values. This system involves the comparison of properties with actual market sales from the same neighborhoods or similar neighborhoods. All sales information collected by the assessor's office is closely analyzed. The assessor's office adjusts market values by comparing properties that sold with properties that have not sold. This sales comparison provides the basis for the assessor's estimated market value.

3. Does the estimated market value increase at the same rate on all properties?

No, it does not. There are differences between individual properties and between neighborhoods. In one area the sales may indicate a large increase in value in a given year. In another neighborhood there may be very little or no change in value. Different types of property within the same neighborhood may show different value changes. There are numerous factors to be considered in each property, which will cause value changes to differ. Some of the factors that can affect value are location, condition, size, quality, number of baths, basement finish and garages.

4. Can my estimated market value change even if the assessor has not been inside my house?

Yes. The assessor keeps records on the physical characteristics of each property in the City. Even though the assessor may have been unable to go through your property, the estimated market value will still be reviewed based on existing records and sales of similar property. The Assessor's Office tries to physically review properties geographically every 8 to 10 years.

5. What will happen to my estimated market value if I improve my property?

Please see our Estimated Market Value page.

6. Will my estimated market value go up if I repair my property?

Please see our Repairing Properties page.

7. What can I do if I think the estimated market value is too high?

You have the right to appeal the estimated market value. Please see item number 8 on the Processes & General Information page.

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Automated Collection

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1. Why is the city switching to the new system?

There are many reasons the City of Minot is switching to an automated system, including:

Worker safety. Sanitation crews will no longer be subjected to the harsh elements of North Dakota’s weather, and the automated system will greatly reduce the number of on-the-job injuries to workers. Under the current system, crew members face a number of potential injuries, including slips, trips, falls, hazardous chemicals, and scrapes and cuts from broken glass, needles, and nails. Nationally, solid waste and recycling collection workers are three times more likely to be killed on the job than fire fighters and policemen, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sanitation claims account for 22 percent of Workforce Safety and Insurance claims, although sanitation employees account for only 4 percent of the workforce.

Efficiency. Sanitation crews will be doing the same amount of work or more with fewer people, which will save the City of Minot money in the long term. The basic $16.22 monthly fee for sanitation services in 2017 would have been approximately the same regardless of whether or not the City transitioned to automated sanitation pickup.

Cleanliness: With household garbage being contained in the new carts, there will be less debris blowing around the city, and there will no longer be unsightly piles of garbage sitting on the curb. In addition, animals will no longer be able to tear open bags of trash. The new containers are also built to be resistant to tipping over in windy conditions, reducing the amount of trash being blown around by the wind.

This is the first step for the City of Minot to provide curbside recycling. The City will now have the trucks necessary to implement a curbside recycling collection program in the future.

2. When will the new automated system start?

The City of Minot will begin using the new automated trucks on July 17, 2017. The new trash containers will be delivered to Minot households July 8-16, with a total of 12,500 containers delivered to residents.

3. Can you explain how will the new automated process will work?

The new sanitation trucks purchased by the City of Minot will drive up next to your new waste container, use mechanical arms to lift the container, empty the contents into the truck, and return the container to the ground. The trucks are operated by one person, who can perform the job without being exposed to the elements of a North Dakota winter or other times of bad weather.

4. What are the three sizes of the new trash containers?

The new trash containers provided by the City of Minot are available in three sizes: 35 gallons, 65 gallons, 95 gallons. Unless they notified the City which size they preferred, residents will be provided with the standard 65-gallon container. Click here to request a cart swap.

5. Can I get help if I’m physically unable to move the new containers to the curb by myself?

Yes. The City of Minot will provide a valet service for elderly or handicapped residents that may have a medical issue that inhibits them from rolling their cart to the curb. Those residents can call the Public Works Department at 857-4140 to obtain an application. Please complete and return the application, signed by a physician, to Public Works for review. In these cases, the driver of the collection truck will come to the house to retrieve the resident’s collection cart, and return the empty cart to the house.

6. Can I leave the new container by the curb all the time, or do I have to remove it after the trash is collected from it?

Collection carts cannot be left by the curb on a permanent basis. Waste carts cannot be placed for collection prior to 6 p.m. the day before collection. Carts should be set out by 7 a.m. on the day of collection, and should be removed from the collection point before 10 p.m. on the day of collection. All waste must be put in bags before being placed into the containers. Waste containers must be placed on the curb or pavement edge. Waste carts must be placed within three feet of the alley where access is not impeded by garages, fences, cars, telephone poles, or other obstructions.

7. What if I change my mind about which size of container I want to use? How do I switch containers?

Residents will be required to keep the cart that was chosen or assigned during the survey period for 90 days before being allowed to swap the container for another size. After 90 days, residents can change to a smaller or larger unit. Once per calendar year, residents will be able to swap their containers for a different size for free. There will be a $30 fee assessed for each additional swap thereafter. Click here to request a cart swap.

8. If my container is stolen or damaged, do I have to pay for a new one?

Trash collection carts damaged by collection crews will be replaced at no charge. If a cart is damaged by the resident, it is the resident’s responsibility to pay for the replacement container. City sanitation crews will deliver the new carts to residents.

9. If I put my trash on the curb in a different container than the city approved one, will the sanitation crews collect it?

No. All approved waste must be placed inside the carts provided by the City. Any waste left curbside in other containers will not be collected by city crews.

10. Will switching to the new system cause my monthly sanitation fee to rise? If so, how much?

City residents currently pay a monthly fee of $16.22 for garbage collection. If you use the standard 65-gallon container, your fee will remain $16.22. If you requested a 95-gallon container, your monthly fee will be $17.72. If you requested a 35-gallon container, your monthly fee will be $14.72.

11. Will the city still pick up tree branches?

Yes, but there are some guidelines. Only tree branches and trimmings cut by the homeowner will be picked up curbside. Branches must be cut and bundled in 6 foot (or less) lengths. Do not place tree branches or trimmings in the City of Minot waste containers. *Update* Tree branch piles will be picked up throughout the week as time permits. Set them out on your scheduled collection day, and the operator will schedule a pick up within the next few days. Tree piles that are deemed excessive will not be hauled by sanitation crews.

12. Will the city still pick up old appliances and other large items?

Yes, but there are some guidelines. Residents must call Public Works at 857-4140 to schedule bulk item collection. There is a $10 fee for each bulk item collected curbside. The fee will be added to your monthly bill. Bulk items include couches, end tables, computer desks, beds, bookcases, lawnmowers, snow blowers, appliances, and barbeque grills. Items the City will not collect include all building materials, carpet, boxes, sheet rock, kitchen cabinets, concrete, windows, fences, siding, TVs, computers, bricks, dirt, tires, or shingles.

13. What items are prohibited in city issued waste carts?

The City will not collect paint, paint cans, stain, car batteries, ashes, propane tanks, hazardous waste, motor oil, construction debris, concrete, bricks, dirt, rocks, or building materials. These items can be disposed of at the City of Minot landfill. The City sanitation crews do not collect grass clippings or other yard waste, which can be brought for free to one of the 10 collection sites in the city or directly to the city landfill.

14. Will the city continue to pick up garbage twice a week under the new automated system?

Yes. As always, waste will not be collected on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Good Friday, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day, or Labor Day.

15. Will the new system mean some city sanitation workers will lose their jobs?

While the new automated system will reduce the garbage collection workforce from 20 employees to 10 employees, the Sanitation Department has prepared for the new system by not filling many open positions within the department. The 10 positions needed going forward will be filled by current employees of the department, and any workers displaced from the sanitation crews will have the opportunity to apply for and transfer to other positions with the City of Minot.

16. How many new sanitation trucks did the city have to buy?

The City of Minot purchased six new trucks. Five trucks will be out on routes every day, with one serving as a backup for breakdowns, etc. The City has outfitted some current trucks to be semi-automated. Currently, the City has six trucks out on routes daily. Under the new system, there will still be six trucks out on routes every day: Five new, fully automated trucks with one crew member each, and one retro-fitted, semi-automated truck with a three-person crew.

17. Other than new trucks and trash carts, will the city have to purchase any other equipment to make the new system work?

No

18. Will the new system have to change again when Minot begins recycling efforts? If so, why don’t we wait until then to change instead of changing everything twice?

There’s no guarantee when the city will begin a curbside recycling program, and preparing for recycling is just a small part of why the City is changing to the automated collection system. With the new automated trucks, the City will be ready to implement a curbside recycling program in the future. When that happens, garbage will be picked up once a week and recycling will be picked up once a week.

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Carbon Monoxide

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1. What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fossil fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment are possible sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage could also produce dangerous levels of CO. However, consumers can protect themselves against CO poisoning by installing CO alarms inside their homes; by properly installing, using, venting, and maintaining heating and cooking equipment; and by being cautious with vehicles or generators in attached garages.

2. What is the effect of exposure to Carbon Monoxide?

Please see the Effects of Carbon Monoxide Page.

3. What is your risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?

Please see the Risks of Posioning page.

4. How can you protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide poisoning?

Install Carbon Monoxide alarms inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating Carbon Monoxide. However, a Carbon Monoxide alarm is no substitute for safe practices. The best defenses against Carbon Monoxide poisoning are safe use of vehicles (particularly in attached garages) and proper installation, use, venting and maintenance of household cooking and heating equipment.

5. What are Carbon Monoxide alarms?

Household Carbon Monoxide alarms measure how much Carbon Monoxide has accumulated. Currently, Carbon Monoxide alarms sound when the concentration of Carbon Monoxide in the air corresponds to 10% COHb level in the blood. Since 10% COHb is at the very low end of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, the alarm may sound before people feel particularly sick. Most Carbon Monoxide alarms now have silence/reset buttons and must be immune to elevated ambient levels such as those found in urban areas.

6. Do I need a Carbon Monoxide alarm?

NFPA 720, Recommended Practice for the Installation of Household Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warning Equipment, 1998 Edition, recommends installing a CO alarm in households containing a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or in those having an attached garage.

7. What causes Carbon Monoxide nuisance alarms?

Pollution and atmospheric conditions in some areas cause low levels of CO to be present for long periods of time. In fact, these "background" conditions may increase Carbon Monoxide (CO) to over the 10% COHb equivalency level, causing older CO alarms to sound even though conditions inside the home are not truly hazardous. However, newer alarms have been designed to reduce sensitivities to compensate for these background conditions. Treat all CO alarm warning sounds as real, until it has been verified that there is no threat from equipment inside the dwelling.

8. What do I need to know if I buy a Carbon Monoxide alarm?

Please view the Buying a Carbon Monoxide Alarm page.

9. What do I do if my Carbon Monoxide alarm sounds?

Please see the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds page.

10. Is there a Carbon Monoxide safety checklist?

Yes, please see the Carbon Monoxide Safety Checklist page.

11. What additional safety tips should I know?

Please see the General Safety Tips page.

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Curbside Recycling

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1. What types of recyclables are collected?

• #1, #2, #5 Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and lids (items should be rinsed and clean) 
• Aluminum cans (items should be rinsed and clean)  
• Steel/tin cans (items should be rinsed and clean)  
• Cardboard (flatten), paperboard, Mixed office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc.  

2. Can I recycle plastic bags or wrap in my cart?

No. Plastic bags and wrap causes equipment jams at recycling processing facilities. These items can be taken to your local retail or grocery stores for recycling drop off such as Walmart, CashWise, and Marketplace. The Minot Public Library also accepts plastic bags for recycling.

3. Can I recycle glass?

No. Glass will not be collected with this curbside service. There is currently little market for recycled glass, and it is costly to transport.  

4. What time should I place my recycling cart out for collection?

Carts should be placed out the night before collection or no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.  Recycling will replace one garbage collection every other week.

5. Are there any special instructions for placing carts out for collection?

Carts should be placed a few feet away from each other and within three (3) feet of the roadway. Please make sure the handle is away from the roadway. Do not place behind trees, mailboxes, lamp posts, or parked cars.  

6. Where can I go to get more information about the program?

Please go to www.minotnd.gov/recycling for more information. 

7. Will I be able to downsize the recycling cart?

Yes, you may downsize your recycling cart.  

8. What if my cart is stolen or damaged?

The carts are owned and maintained by the city and do have RFID Tags. If your cart is stolen or damaged, please contact the city to have the cart replaced.  

9. What's the cost if I participate in the recycling program?

$2.50 monthly beginning October 2023 following the free trial period. 

10. Where do the recycled materials go?

Once collected at the curb, the recycled materials are taken to our recycling transfer station at the landfill to prepare the materials for transport. From the recycling transfer station, recyclables are transported to a sorting facility and contracted to sell on the secondary market. 

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Fire Department

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1. What is the Minot Fire Department Hierarchy?

The Minot Fire Department employs a total of 50 hard working men and women. Our three Battalions, A, B and C, each have 15 personnel assigned to their shift, each of which consist of one Batallion Chief, three Fire Captains, one FF/Inspector and 10 Firefighters. The administration division consists of the Fire Chief, CJ Craven, the Fire Marshall, one day inspector, the Fire Mechanic and a department secretary.

2. Who does the Minot Fire Department Service/Support?

The Minot Fire Department provides a community of 35,000 with full time Fire/rescue, medical, ARFF and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) protection. Our rescue squad also protects a radius of 40 miles with Emergency Medical Services, auto extrication, high angle rescue, water/ice rescue with PADI trained divers and confined space rescue.
We also perform many non emergency services such as hydrant flushing, carbon monoxide checks, installing smoke detectors, public education/school talks and various fund raising and charitable events throughout the year.

3. What is the History of the Minot Fire Department?

Please view the History Page.

4. What are the Guidelines for Recreational Fires?

Please see our Recreational Fire Guidelines Page.

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General Frequently Asked Question

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1. Where can I get information about flood protection?

To learn about all phases of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project, visit the project website

Click here for details

2. What is Hyper-Reach?

Hyper-Reach is the emergency notification system Ward County uses to inform residents of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Once activated, the system will attempt to contact citizens up to three times and will leave messages in voicemail boxes and on answering machines. Messages can be sent to the entire county or to selected areas or neighborhoods. This system is sometimes call "Reverse 911"

Sign up here

3. Where can I find information on road closures, detours and construction in the city?

The construction report is updated every Friday during the summer, and as needed during non-peak construction periods. Please note that these are mainly city projects, and not all Ward County or NDDOT projects are listed. Click here for the construction and projects page

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Minot City Bus

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1. May I use cash?

Riders may use cash, but it must be the exact amount of the fare. Drivers do not make change.

2. Are the buses smoke free?

In accordance with ND State Law, all City of Minot vehicles - including buses - are smoke free. This includes "E-Cigarettes" and other vapor devices except those prescribed by a licensed physician.

3. Are masks required on city buses?

No! Effective immediately there is no longer a federal mandate to wear masks when riding the bus and when inside the bus transfer center at the city auditorium.  It is still recommended by the CDC to wear masks to decrease your exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

4. Are pets allowed on the bus?

Pets are not allowed on City Transit buses. Registered ADA service animals are certainly allowed.

5. May I bring groceries or other packages on the bus?

You may bring packages as long as they fit on the seat with you. Drivers will not assist with packages. Please keep in mind that drivers cannot make route adjustments for perishable items.

6. Are buses equipped with bicycle racks?

Most buses are equipped with bicycle racks. The driver will assist in instructing how to load the bicycle on to the rack, but riders are responsible for loading and unloading.

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Police and Public Safety

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1. What animals are prohibited in Minot?

You may not have Pit Bulls or a Pit Bull mix, farm animals, snakes, monkeys, or wildlife. See City of Minot Ordinances for a more exhaustive list – Chapter 7 Article I Section 7-5 and Article II Section 7-34.

2. What is the noise ordinance in Minot?

Generally speaking, it is unlawful for any person to make any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others. This applies to all hours of the day. For a more comprehensive list please refer to City of Minot Ordinances – Chapter 23 Article VI Sections 23-106 through 23-111.

3. How do I obtain a concealed weapons permit?

Please refer to the ND Attorney General website ( www.ag.nd.gov ) for information.

4. What is the number for the jail?

(701) 857-6530

5. Where can I get my fingerprints taken?

AAA Fingerprinting

AAA Fingerprinting has moved to 1602 4th Ave NW Suite B, Minot, ND 58703. Located in Carrie Francis Law Office. Across the street from Adult Learning Center and Loaf n Jug. On the corner of 4th Ave NW and 16th Street NW. Effective September 9^th, 2017!

If you bring your own applicant card(s) - $10.00/card. If you need to use my applicant card (s), you will be charged $1.00/card in addition to the $10.00/card printing charge. Must provide a government issued photo ID. (driver's license, passport, etc.)

* Most people require two sets of prints (2 cards). One card for the FBI and one card for the BCI. No checks, no credit cards, please bring exact cash. Fees are subject to change

** Visit the website below to view the most current information.

Fingerprinting Days, Times and Costs: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm - 6:00PM

**AAA Fingerprinting will NOT be open on holidays unless otherwise specified.

Point of Contact: Val Potter

Address: 1602 4th Ave NW Suite B, Minot, ND 58703

Phone: 701-509-8491

Website:
aaafingerprintingminot.com

6. What is the number for Municipal Court?

(701) 857-4759

7. What is the number for District Court?

(701) 857-6600

8. What is the number for the Motor Vehicle Department?

The local office number is (701) 857-8221. They are located at the Arrowhead Mall – 1600 2nd Ave SW in Minot. The Bismarck office number is (701) 328-2725.

9. What is the number for the Driver’s License Division?

The local office number is (701) 857-7624. They are located at the Arrowhead Mall - 1600 2nd Ave SW in Minot. The Bismarck office number is (701) 328-2600.

10. How many pets are you allowed to have in the City of Minot?

You are allowed to have ten pets in the City of Minot, but only four of that total may be cats, dogs, or a combination of cats and dogs.

11. Are Pit Bulls allowed in Minot?

No Pit Bulls or Pit Bull mix are allowed in the City of Minot.

12. When is the Animal Control Officer available to help me with an animal related issue?

Animal Control Officers are on duty Mondays & Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. 701-857-9850

13. How do I get a restraining or protection order?

For a protection order against a family member, household member, or someone with whom there has been an intimate relationship contact the Domestic Violence Crisis Center at (701) 852-2258. For a disorderly conduct restraining order contact the Ward County State’s Attorney’s Office at (701) 857-6480 for an application. Fees do apply for disorderly conduct restraining orders.

14. What is the process for an involuntary committal?

An individual may petition the court for an involuntary committal for a family member or friend who is chemically dependent or mentally ill and is considered to be a danger to themselves or others. The petitioner must be able to provide specific facts to support their concerns and the names of witnesses who can also attest to the concerns or behaviors noted in the petition. Petition forms and more detailed instructions can be obtained from the Ward County State’s Attorney’s Office at (701) 857-6480. If the petition is granted, a law enforcement officer will serve the order on the individual and see that they are transported to a treatment facility.

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Snow Management

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1. When will my street be plowed?

• Refer to the 'Snow Removal Zones' map - zones will be highlighted and identified by letter as City crews make their way through the 18 zones

2. How is it determined what parts of town are plowed and when?

• Snow routes are always plowed first - these routes consist of main thoroughfares that lead to and from hospitals
• School areas and hillside streets are next
• Followed by residential areas

3. When will downtown be plowed?

• Downtown is only plowed at night and after snow routes, hillside streets and school areas are completed

4. When are snow gates used?

• The City will try to use snow gates during all snow accumulations but during heavy snow events they are not effective and may not be used

5. Why are snow gates used?

• Snow gates are used to limit the amount of snow discharge in driveways and around mailboxes

6. When can snow gates not be used?

• Snow gates cannot be used during heavy/wet snowfalls as this type of accumulation becomes too heavy and breaks the gates

7. Who do I call if a vehicle is parked in front of my house and the plow cannot get through?

• The Police Department can enforce parked cars to move or arrange towing and impounding when necessary

8. What happens to vehicles that are parked on emergency snow routes during a snow emergency?

• Vehicles that are parked on emergency snow routes will be towed and impounded if a snow emergency has been declared as they hinder snow removal

9. Whose responsibility is it to keep sidewalks cleared off?

• Residents are responsible for clearing snow and maintaining the sidewalk abutting their property per the City of Minot Code of Ordinances

10. Who enforces sidewalk snow removal?

• The Police Department enforces sidewalk snow removal

11. Can I shovel snow from my property into the street for the plow to get when it comes by?

• No, snow must remain on the resident's property - it is illegal to put snow on City streets or City property

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Spring/Fall Clean up

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1. What will be picked up during Clean up Week?

Household quantities of bulky and household items - items at the end of their useful life, such as appliances, furniture, junk, etc.

Items considered 'Household Hazardous Waste' will not be collected. This includes paint cans, oil containers, stains, varnishes, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, or car care products. An annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection is scheduled every spring for City of Minot Sanitation Customers.

2. What will the City not collect during the Clean up Week?

Because the process is paid for through our citizen's collection fees, it is intended for reasonable household quantities related to spring/fall cleaning.  The City will not take commercial quantities, large residential construction projects or large piles of tree stumps/branches.

3. Where should I place the discarded materials during the Clean up Week?

Place your items by 7:00 am on your scheduled spring/fall collection day.  Place the items on the front yard boulevard. If you have alley collection, your City issued waste cart will still be picked up in the alley, but the extra materials will need to be on the boulevard. Please leave room around your waste cart.  Different crews will be coming by to pick up your extra trash, and different types of waste may be picked up at different times.

4. What if I miss my day or have additional waste after my collection day?

If you miss your collection day or have additional waste you'd like to dispose of, the City of Minot Landfill will be waiving the fee for self-hauling during Spring/Fall Clean Up Week. Proof of residency such as a utility bill with current Minot address will be required for reasonable household quantities at no charge during this week. Commercial or large quantities can be hauled to the landfill during this time or at any time of the year for a reasonable fee.

5. My trash can has been emptied, but my extra refuse is still there, what gives?

In addition to the regular sanitation collection trucks, we have several pieces of equipment collecting various types of clean up week materials for proper disposal. Separation in the collection provides for recycling of metals/appliances, etc. so items will be picked up in varied timelines by the type and purpose of the equipment.

6. I have a large amount of tree trimmings and yard waste, will that be picked up?

While the City will collect small quantities of branch clippings, large tree trunks and branch piles are difficult to handle for the City crews on clean up week. It takes all of our crews and equipment the entire week to collect the miscellaneous items and household quantities in a timely manner. Large tree and branch removal projects are the responsibility of the homeowner and should be contracted with private contractors who provide that level of service and have the appropriate equipment to dedicate to the project. Residents may self-haul any large quantities to the City Landfill if they wish.

7. What if I have bulky waste between the two Clean up Weeks?

Any time of the year, City of Minot garbage collection patrons can simply call in to request a bulk collection (i.e., furniture & appliances) for as little as $10 per item.  Also, in July of each year a week of free dumping at the landfill will be offered with a utility bill.

8. I live in an apartment with private collection, can I still participate?

If you live in an apartment you are serviced by a private hauler hired by the property owner. Residents with private collection will not be eligible to participate in the Spring or Fall Clean Up.

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The use and future of the landfill

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1. Where is the Minot landfill located?

The landfill is located at 3500 19^thAvenue SW.  This is in the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 155 North, Range 83 West in Ward County.  This location is outside City limits but lies within the City’s extraterritorial area.

2. How long has the Minot landfill been in its current location?

Disposal activities at the Minot landfill began in the 1970’s.

3. What types of waste does the Minot landfill accept?

The Minot landfill accepts household garbage, inert waste (waste that is not putrescible such as construction debris), yard waste, brush and trees, appliances, tires, and waste oil on a regular basis. Some other types of waste, such as household hazardous wastes like paints and cleaners, are accepted during special collection events.

4. What is MSW?

MSW stands for “Municipal Solid Waste.” MSW consists of common items that people throw in the trash, and includes things like food, clothing, paper, bottles and other containers, furniture, appliances, grass, paint, batteries, and other trash/garbage items.

5. How much MSW is disposed at the Minot landfill each year?

In 2017, nearly 121,000 tons of waste was accepted at the Minot landfill. MSW accounted for approximately 60% of that total, at just over 72,000 tons. The landfill is permitted to accept an annual average of up to 350 tons of MSW per day.

6. Why does the City need to explore options for MSW disposal?

Significant growth in MSW and inert waste acceptance has occurred within the last 20 years. Notable contributing factors to this growth include acceptance of waste from outside the City of Minot beginning in the late 1990’s, increased economic activity, and the 2011 flood season. The existing MSW disposal facility is anticipated to reach its design capacity in approximately 2023.

7. As a Minot City resident, what do I currently pay for MSW collection?

Minot households currently pay $16.22 per month for MSW collection using a 65-gallon container collected twice per week.

8. As a Minot City resident, what do I currently pay for MSW disposal?

Minot City residents do not currently pay disposal fees for MSW collected from their homes.  If a resident drops garbage off at the landfill, a fee of $40 per ton with a $10 minimum is charged

9. Do other communities pay for garbage disposal at the Minot landfill?

Yes. Entities other than City residents currently pay $40 per ton of MSW disposed at the landfill.

10. What options has the City explored for future MSW disposal?

The City of Minot has considered expansion of the existing MSW disposal facility, moving MSW to a new site within a 20-mile radius of the City, and shipping waste to existing MSW landfills farther away within the state.

11. How much would the future options of the landfill cost?

If the existing MSW disposal facility was expanded, current monthly costs to Minot residents for collection and disposal would be anticipated to remain consistent.

Based on current estimates, if MSW disposal was moved to a new site, it is anticipated that Minot residents would pay approximately an additional $1 per month and an additional $6 to $7 for disposal.

Based on cost estimates solicited for trucking MSW collected from City of Minot residents, it is anticipated that shipping MSW to other existing landfills would be significantly more expensive than either of the other two options, and therefore would be cost-prohibitive.