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Public Works says during fall cleanup, crews pick up less than half the amount of stuff than they do for spring cleanup. It also takes significant manpower to drive the streets and collect all of the garbage.
The city of Bismarck is considering ending the practice of picking up extra garbage from residences or possibly charging extra for it, maybe as early as next year.
Electric vehicle adoption has been slow in North Dakota, but a recent spike in charging stations could mark a turning point.