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Bismarck loves to recycle BISMARCK, ND (NDPR) - Bismarck residents want more recycling opportunities.

That's the result of a phone survey of Bismarckers done by UND.

"What we're seeing is increased interest in recycling," said City public works director Jeff Heintz. "They're interested in more recycling opportunities. Our residents are becoming cognizant that the more we can remove from the waste stream, and the longer we can use our landfill space, that's a savings for the City of Bismarck, and it's a good thing for the residents."

Heintz presented the survey results to the Bismarck City Commission.

"We're becoming far more progressive thinksers, if you will," said Commissioner Mike Seminary. "Not too long ago, we kind of pushed back on the concept of recycling."

Bismarck has five locations where recyclables can be dropped off. It does NOT have curbside recycling. A citizen task force will be looking more closely at expanding recycling options.

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