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Western Plains Public Health (WPPH) invites you to celebrate National Public Health Week, April 6th through 12th. This year’s theme, Ready. Set. Action!, highlights how public health efforts help protect families and build stronger communities.

As part of the week, Western Plains Public Health will be celebrating by offering free blood pressure screenings and partnering with Morton-Mandan Public Library to host a dance party. In addition, WPPH is joining local public health units across North Dakota for the Stroll N Roll North Dakota walk on Wednesday, April 8th.

Residents of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get moving by walking, biking, rollerblading, or using mobility devices like wheelchairs or strollers. Participate anytime during the day. No registration or fee is required.

To learn more about this event and other National Public Health Week activities, visit westernplainsph.org/national-public-health-week-2026 or call 701.667.3370.

Bismarck ND_City of Bismarck Christmas Tree collection will be January 5 through January 15, 2026, on your regular scheduled garbage collection day. The Christmas trees collected are recycled. They are taken to the Bismarck landfill and ground into wood chips.

Before placing your tree out for collection reminders:
o Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands from the tree.
o Make sure the tree is not wrapped in any plastic or placed inside a plastic bag.
o Christmas trees will be picked up on the regular scheduled collection day.
o Christmas trees will be picked up at the regular collection point.
o Apartment Complexes should set Christmas trees by the dumpster for collection.
o A separate truck will collect the Christmas trees to be recycled.

Landfill Hours of Operation
Landfill Closed Thursday, January 1st
Monday - Saturday: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sundays & Designated Holidays: Closed