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Local services and rules

Moving to Bismarck: who to call and what the city asks.

A renter in Bismarck cannot complete the residential utility agreement; the owner or landlord must contact the Public Works Utility Billing Department to put the account in the renter's name. Trash set out for collection must be inside the garbage can issued by the City. It is also illegal to shovel or blow snow into the street.

Utility bills and the New Residents page

The Customer Service staff prepare monthly bills for water, wastewater, storm water, street lights, recycling and solid waste collection services, according to the City utility billing page. Utility bills are due 15 days after the cycle billing date.

The City of Bismarck has a New Residents page that points to signing up for utilities, getting city alerts and other resources.

Snow removal and street sweeping

Property owners must remove snow and ice from their sidewalk within 24 hours after it falls. Streets designated as snow emergency routes are signed as such and are plowed first, and the City publishes a Snow Emergency Route Map.

During the citywide street sweeping program, residents are asked to remove vehicles, campers and other items from the street until sweeping is finished in their area.

Garbage, recycling and bulk item pickup

An interactive garbage and recycling map on the City site shows the current garbage pickup day and recycling day for an address.

Bulk residential items too large for the 96-gallon garbage can are picked up at the curb through a prepaid, scheduled bulk pickup. Bulk items must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, and may be put out the evening before. Each bulk item must be no heavier than two people can lift and carry.

The landfill and yard waste sites

The landfill is at 2111 N 52nd Street. It is open Monday through Saturday, 6:00 am through 4:00 pm, and closed on designated holidays.

The City lists yard waste collection sites around Bismarck for grass clippings, leaves and garden waste. Shrubs, tree branches, sod and bags of any kind are not accepted.

Bis-Man Transit and the CAT bus system

Bis-Man Transit runs the CAT (Capital Area Transit) fixed-route bus system serving Bismarck and Mandan. Riders can board by standing on nearly any block corner along the routes. Bis-Man Transit paratransit is a curb-to-curb demand service for people with disabilities and seniors over 70.

School registration and library cards

Bismarck Public Schools asks new students to register online, and a student may only register for the school assigned to the home address. An address lookup tool is on the registration page.

Library cards are free to Burleigh County residents, in person or by applying online. A current driver's license or non-driver identification card is required. If it does not show the current address, a utility bill, piece of mail or other document showing the address can be used as proof.

Property tax statements and pet licenses

Bismarck is in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Property tax statements and collection for properties in the City of Bismarck go through the office of the Burleigh County Treasurer.

Dogs and cats living within the Bismarck city limits and over 6 months old must be licensed with the City. Licenses are available at the Bismarck Police Department and some veterinary offices.