Fourth of July Service Changes and Fireworks Ordinance

Fourth of July Schedule Changes and Closures

The City of West Fargo will close Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July.

There is no garbage collection on July 5.

Monday and Tuesday garbage routes will be collected Tuesday, July 6.
There are no changes to the recycling schedule.

The City Commission meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, has been canceled. The next City Commission meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 19.

On July 5, all municipal government buildings are closed to the public, including City Hall, Public Library, Sanitation, Public Works, and the Transfer Station. Public safety agencies are in full operation but the West Fargo Police and Fire Department buildings are closed to the public.

City of West Fargo Fireworks Rules

Using fireworks safely and responsibly is critically important for the safety of yourself, loved ones and the community.

Any individual who is at least 12 years of age may use, explode or possess any retail fireworks in West Fargo from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 4.
The individual use, explosion, or possession of fireworks at any other time is prohibited.
You cannot ignite, discharge or use fireworks on publicly owned or controlled property, including park property, city or county property, school property or federally owned property without permission from the governing board or authorized representative of the public entity.
Legal fireworks are limited to 1.4G fireworks.
The use of sky lanterns is illegal.
Regulations can be found on the City of West Fargo website under Chapter 12, section 12-0711.

Any complaints will be handled with the West Fargo Police Department and can result in fireworks taken away with the possibility of a fine. To report a complaint, please call (701) 515-5500. To report an emergency, call 911.

Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are most safely disposed of when using a metal garbage container for soaking in water overnight before placing in a plastic bag or container. Many firework-related fires occur from fireworks that have been thrown away improperly.

Fireworks should be set off away from buildings, trees, and other structures. Make sure someone tracks the firework to ensure it does not spark a fire when it lands.

West Fargo Fire Department Firework Safety Video

The West Fargo Fire Department provides important tips and safety instructions for fireworks.