RECYCLING

Recycling in Dickinson will help landfills control space, cost

Yard waste, used motor oil and soda cans are just a few of the materials on Dickinson’s long list of acceptable recyclables allowed at two sites in the city.

By Betsy Simon , March 22, 2013

Dickinson recycling site to close, officials cite abuse

A Dickinson recycling site that city officials said has been abused and has caused safety hazards will close.

May 10, 2012

More people equals more trash: Solid waste workshops to be held in North Dakota

One organization is reminding residents about proper solid waste disposal and management in preparation for more people coming to the area, officials said.

March 17, 2012

Letter: Dickinson needs recycling program

March 10, 2012

Press to collect recyclable paper Saturday

The Dickinson Press is holding a paper recycling drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

March 09, 2012

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Dickinson State University Science Club members Jen Murray, right, and Matt Morris wait for another bag of recyclables to come down the line during the DSU recycling drive near the Student Center on Friday afternoon. Recycling Committee Director Suz Springer said, “Our goal is to give the community a visual of how much we could keep out of the land fill each day.” The group collaborated with the North Dakota Solid Waste and Recycling Association to gather plastic, newspaper and household batteries to be hauled to Bismarck. Another event will be in mid-November to celebrate America Recycles Day.

By Klark Byrd , September 24, 2011

Recycling plan to come together

Dickinson residents will see recycling collection sites as early as this spring if the Dickinson Recycling Committee’s plan gets approved. The committee met Tuesday at City Hall.

February 02, 2011

Pair plan recycling service

A citywide recycling program is inching closer to fruition after discussion of cooperative plans during a meeting at Dickinson City Commission meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening.

January 19, 2011

Water pipeline project nears completion

After conception by a few area minds in the late ’70s and about $31 million later, rural residents in southwest North Dakota can receive treated water as a section of the Southwest Pipeline Project nears completion.

June 05, 2010

Volunteers take on Medora recycling

A group of volunteers has taken on the task of recycling in Medora, saying they are already collecting cardboard and hope to expand to other items with more donations.

May 29, 2010

Press Editorial: Compost, come on

Mandatory and compost don’t meld.

May 23, 2010

City mulls mandatory composting

Residents of Dickinson may soon have to compost their grass clippings and yard waste.

May 19, 2010

Medora looks into recycling

The city of Medora is looking into developing a recycling program, which could allow city residents to recycle cardboard, aluminum, paper and plastic, a city official said.

April 16, 2010

Landfill to recycle tires

While North Dakota is one of eight states with no restrictions on placing tires in landfills, Dickinson will no longer be burying scrap tires in an attempt to save landfill space and prevent problems.

March 11, 2010

Letter: Thanks for support

March 27, 2009