Compost
Each spring and fall, the City of Fargo's recycling program offers city residents one free yard of compost.
Residents with bags and cans must load their own materials; city crews will help load pickups and trailers. You must show proof of residency, such as utility bill or driver's license, to claim your free compost.
2025 Schedule
The 2025 spring giveaway will be held in May on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays: May 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, 21st and 22nd from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and one Saturday, May 31st from 7:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The 2025 fall giveaway will be held in September on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays: September 3rd and 4th, 10th and 11th, and 17th and 18th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and one Saturday, September 20th from 7:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The compost site is located west of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 606 43 1/2 Street North, Fargo.
Purchasing Compost
Before and after the free giveaway, you can purchase compost from the city for $15 per yard. Note, these purchases can only take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 3:30 and 5 p.m. Please call or stop at the scale house before proceeding to the compost area. To inquire about availability of compost, please call the landfill scale house at 701.282.2489.