Recycling Centers in Williston, ND
Find drop-off recycling locations in Williston, North Dakota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Williston and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Williston: A Local Guide
Williston, ND has 6 recycling and scrap-metal centers in our directory, a mix that leans heavily toward metal and salvage operations alongside a dedicated community drop-off. Names here range from scrap and steel yards to a local recycling center and a pallet recycler. Williston does not run a city-wide curbside recycling program; instead, residents rely on drop-off recycling that a local operator took over from the city, plus private haulers for trash. For other North Dakota cities, see our North Dakota recycling hub.
On the scrap-metal and salvage side, Williston has several yards including Pacific Steel & Recycling, Border Steel, and Chamley Pipe & Salvage — typical destinations for metal, pipe, and salvage from the region's oil-and-gas activity. For household recyclables such as cardboard and paper, the local drop-off is listed as North Dakota Recycling on 1st St E. Each operation handles different materials, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you're outside Williston, compare options in other North Dakota cities: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, and Jamestown. You can also browse the full North Dakota hub for every city we cover in the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Williston
Does Williston have curbside recycling?
No. The City of Williston does not operate a city-wide curbside recycling program. Household recycling is handled through local drop-off recycling, and a private operator took over the city's recycling program in 2012. Residents use private haulers for trash collection.
Where can I drop off recycling in Williston?
Williston's community recycling drop-off is listed as North Dakota Recycling at 409 1st St E, which has historically accepted paper and cardboard. Check the center's page and call ahead to confirm current materials and hours before you go.
Can I recycle scrap metal and salvage in Williston?
Yes. Williston has several scrap and salvage yards, including Pacific Steel & Recycling, Border Steel, and Chamley Pipe & Salvage. Pricing and accepted metals vary by yard, so confirm on each center's page.
What about plastics, glass, and electronics in Williston?
Acceptance of plastics, glass, and electronics varies center by center, and rural North Dakota drop-offs often focus on paper, cardboard, and metals. We don't have a verified city-run program for these materials in Williston, so confirm directly with each center before dropping items off.