BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Starting January 2025, Bismarck Public Works will test a program to collect bulk residential items – things that typically can't fit into the 96-gallon garbage cans. According to information from the city, the program is the result of changes to how non-garbage-can trash, or extras, is collected. Bismarck is replacing its "multipack" trucks, which are no longer manufactured. The replacement trucks don't easily allow for collecting extras, so Bismarck Public Works came up with the test program. Bismarck residents wishing to have bulk items collected must contact Public Works to arrange for the curbside pickup of those items. Each bulk pickup call will incur a $20 fee for up to five items collected that day, plus the landfill disposal cost for each item. Bulk curbside pickup won't be available in April since the city holds a separate Spring Cleanup Week that month. The deadlines to request bulk item pickup are: January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 17, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 16, 2025 July 14, 2025 The bulk item pickup dates are: January 29, 2025 February 26, 2025 March 19, 2025 May 21, 2025 June 18, 2025 July 16, 2025 On pickup days, bulk items must be placed on the curb by 6:00 a.m. Keep in mind that pickup days could be affected by winter weather, resulting in date changes. A complete list of items that will be accepted, and more information about the pilot program is available online at https://bismarcknd.gov/2434/Bulk-Residential-Item-Collection. For more information and to set up a pickup date contact Public Works Service Operations at 701-355-1700 and selecting Option 3 from the list of options offered. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW