Jen Pickett Archives - KVRR Local News

Garbage and recycling collection slowed by improperly placed bins

August 7, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Works says that their garbage routes are being slowed down by improperly placed bins. In this video, they highlight some of the damage that can be caused when bins are placed too close to mailboxes, bikes, and vehicles. While they work to avoid damaging property, they say the best way to avoid these problems…

City of Fargo Encourages Residents to use Transfer Station

Taking your unwanted items to the station eases strain on crews during cleanup weeks and helps the city in their recycling efforts.

April 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The metro’s annual cleanup week is starting soon, but there’s a place where people in Fargo can get rid of their junk year-round. The city opened its Residential Transfer Station at the Fargo Landfill in 2021. With cleanup week occurring the first two weeks in May, the city is encouraging people to take their larger items to…

City of Fargo Facing Issues With Residents ‘Wishcycling’

February 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is facing problems with its recycling program – thanks to an issue that they call “wishcycling.” Wishcycling is a term used for when an item is placed into the recycling bin that is not actually recyclable. Most people don’t check the recyclability of products and just hope that it is – hence…

Fargo no longer accepting glass for all-in-one curbside recycling

February 13, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo’s Solid Waste Department tentatively agrees with MinnKota Recycling to eliminate glass recycling through its all in one curbside program by March 6. “Single stream is a very small percentage of the volume of material. It’s the commercial waste that you really need to keep an eye on,” MinnKota Recycling Sales Manager Mary Aldrich said. Fargo’s…

Fargo seeing people throwing out recyclables

August 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city officials are noticing people are leaving recyclable items in garbage bins instead of their rightful place. The Recycling Coordinator for the City, Jen Pickett, says the most common items she finds in garbage bins are cardboard. She says those that do not have a recycling bin should drop off aluminum cans, glass, bottles, jars…

City of Fargo highlights Recycling on Earth Day

"If you really start looking at what you're throwing away, I would guess at least half of it can be recycled."

April 22, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Fargo highlights ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. With 24 recycling drop off sites located across the city, people can honor the environment every single day of the week. Those living in single family households can also sign up for the All in One Recycling program which…