Bismarck's fall clean-up week starts Monday and runs through Friday, Sept. 26. This week, residents may place items for special pick-up at their point of collection; items must be there by 8 a.m. on their regular scheduled garbage day.

During clean-up week, city crews will pick up items not ordinarily collected on the route, such as furniture items, appliances and tires. A separate truck will pick up the special items set out for collection. Tree branches must be cut in 4-foot lengths and tied in bundles. All loose materials must be boxed or bagged and tied. It is illegal to remove any refuse set out for collection.

No hazardous waste or liquids accepted on the route. Bring those items to the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling Center.

That center is open Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month, also from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Landfill hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, visit www.bismarck.org.