Residential Utility Rates

Utility Rates are set by Resolution of the City Commission.

If you have questions about how these rates are applied to your account, please contact Valley City Public Works at (701) 845-0380.

Electric Rates

The following rates are effective February 2, 2020 per Resolution No. 2231. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:

  • EH – Electric Heat
  • C1 – Commercial 1 Phase
  • C3 – Commercial 3 Phase
  • LP – Large Power
  • DEM – Demand

Residential Electric Rates

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$17.00$17.00
First 1,000 kWh0.0690 per kWh0.074 per kWh
Over 1,000 kWh0.0540 per kWh0.0660 per kWh
Electric Heat0.0540 per kWh0.0540 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0740 per kWh

Commercial 1 Phase Rates

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$23.17$23.17
First 2,000 kWh0.0810 per kWh0.0845 per kWh
Over 2,000 kWh0.0560 per kWh0.0600 per kWh
Electric Heat0.0560 per kWh0.0560 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0845 per kWh

Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Electric)

DescriptionDuring Business HoursAfter Business Hours
Disconnect Fees$40.00$100.00
Reconnect Fees$40.00$100.00

Water Rates

The following rate are effective October 2, 2016 per Resolution No. 2074. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:

  • W – Water

Water

DescriptionRate
Base Charge$18.80
Consumption Charge$3.31 per 100 cubic feet

Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Water)

DescriptionDuring Business HoursAfter Business Hours
Disconnect Fee$40.00$80.00
Reconnect Fee$40.00$80.00

Unmetered Surcharge

The following rate is effective January 21, 2020 per resolution 2232

A surcharge will be billed each month for unmetered water services to apartments, condominiums, townhouses and trailer sites. The surcharge will be added to each unit’s utility bill. If the unit does not receive a utility bill, the surcharge will be added to the utility bill for the complex.

DescriptionRate
Unmetered surcharge$8.24 per unit

Sewer Rates

The following rates are effective October 2, 2016 via Resolution No. 2076.

Residential Rates

DescriptionRate
Base Charge$16.75
Consumption Charge$1.45 per 100 cubic feet

South Side Rates

DescriptionRate
Monthly Charge$37.77

Storm Sewer Rates

The following rate is effective January 2, 202 via Resolution No. 2330.

DescriptionRate
Monthly Charge$2.50

Garbage Rates

The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2329.

DescriptionRate
Two (2) 32 gallon cans$14.00

Recycling Rates

The following rate is effective September 1, 2019 via Resolution No. 2210.

DescriptionRate
Monthly Charge$1.00

Transfer Station

Location

11490 35th Street SE
(701) 845-0314

Operating Hours

Operating Hours:

  • Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Holidays

Announcements regarding closures of the Transfer Station are posted on the City’s website, in the Times-Record or Newsdakota. You can call (701) 845-0380 to inquire.

Garbage is collected according to the announced schedule for the following holiday weeks:

  • New Year’s Day
  • President’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Disposal Fees at Transfer Station

These listed below are for disposal at the Transfer Station. Other rates apply for your residential or commercial account. Please see the appropriate residential or commercial rate pages.

DescriptionResident RateNon-Resident Rate
Garbage Fee$10.00 minimum fee plus
$90.00 per ton
$20.00 minimum fee plus
$180.00 per ton
Inert Fee$10.00 minimum fee plus
$50.00 per ton
$20.00 minimum fee plus
$100.00 per ton

Valley City Public Works staff will review the load and determine the appropriate disposal method.

  • Garbage fee applies to items that must be sent to the Fargo landfill. Generally speaking, this includes household garbage, furniture and small appliances. Final determination will be made by VCPW staff. If you have questions about specific materials, please call (701) 845-0314.
  • Inert fee applies to items that Valley City Public Works is permitted to dispose of on site. The inert site can accept construction material such as wood, drywall and shingles without tar paper. Final determination will be made by VCPW staff. If you have questions about specific materials, please call (701) 845-0314.

Tires

DescriptionResident RateNon-Resident Rate
Motorcycle Tires$4.00 each$8.00 each
Car or Truck Tires$6.00 each$12.00 each
Semi Tires$30.00 each$60.00 each
Tractor Tires$50.00 each$100.00 each

Non-Resident Tree Disposal

DescriptionNon-Resident Rate
Disposal of Trees$5.00 up to 200 pounds;
$20.00 per ton

Note: Residents are eligible to dispose of tree limbs and sticks at the 24 hour access collection site west of the Transfer Station at 11490 35th St SE.

Disposal of Waste & Recycling

Garbage: Each Valley City residence is entitled to either two garbage cans (up to 32 gallon size) or two plastic bags of comparable size. Lid must be removable.

Garbage should be out by 7:00 AM on your garbage pickup day.

To arrange for dumpster service or additional pick-ups, contact Public Works at 845-0380.

If residential customers, use more than two garbage cans, additional charges apply. Fees are listed under Residential Utility Rate Page.


Grass clippings: Grass clippings can be disposed of free at:

  • 24 hour access collection site west of Transfer Station at 11490 35th St. SE. Location is marked on map.

Tree limbs, sticks: Tree limbs and sticks can be disposed of free of charge through:

  • 24 hour access collection site west of Transfer Station at 11490 35th St. SE.

Scheduled Tree Limb & Sticks Pickup

Tree Limbs & Sticks Pickup can be scheduled by calling (701) 845-0380:

  • The last Thursday & Friday in July
  • The last Thursday & Friday in September

Tree limbs and sticks will be picked up if:

  • Wood pile is created near the regular garbage pick-up
  • Wood size is 4” in diameter or less.
  • The pickup is scheduled by calling Public Works at 845-0380.

Animal waste: Animal waste must be placed in sealed bags before placing in cans.

Asbestos: Contact Public Works at 845-0380.

Ashes: Ashes must be placed in a closed plastic bag and set away from other garbage. Do not mix ashes with garbage. Only cold ashes will be picked up.

Car batteries: Car batteries can be recycled at Valley Recycling, 115 12th Avenue SE.

Christmas trees: City crews will pickup Christmas trees from the boulevard or the alley. All trees should have bags and stands removed for easy processing.

Construction debris: City crews will not pickup debris from home construction or remodeling. All waste generated by a contractor will be the responsibility of the contractor or occupant.

Furniture pickup: Furniture can be disposed of at the Transfer Station, 11490 35th St. SE .

Hazardous Waste: The City of Valley City has made arrangements for Valley City residents to be able to dispose of household hazardous waste in Fargo. For more information, including waste accepted and facility hours, see the Household Hazardous Waste website.

Paint/paint cans: Paint/paint cans will be picked up if empty or mixed with kitty litter or saw dust to form a solid mass.

Sharp objects: Place broken glass, medical waste, sharp metal pieces, etc. into a puncture resistant container.

Syringes/lancets: Place syringes and/or lancets in a sharps container.

Televisions: TV’s can be placed on the curb for pickup for a fee of $25 for one person lift or $35 for two person lift. Flat screen TV’s can be recycled at Valley Recycling, 115 12th Avenue SE.

Televisions: TV’s can be placed on the curb for pickup for a fee of $25 for one person lift or $35 for two person lift. Flat screen TV’s can be recycled at Valley Recycling, 115 12th Avenue SE.

Metal and used oil: Residents can dispose of these items free of charge at the Transfer Station, located at 11490 35th Street SE.

Additional garbage and inert material can be disposed of at the transfer station at an established fee.

Recycling: These items can be disposed of free of charge at Valley Recycling, located at 115 12th Avenue SE:

  • Aluminum cans
  • Flat screen TV’s
  • Magazines
  • Paper
  • Plastic and plastic bags

For more information, contact Valley Recycling at 840-0476.

Commercial Utility Rates

Utility Rates are set by Resolution of the City Commission.

If you have questions about how these rates are applied to your account, please contact Valley City Public Works at (701) 845-0380.

Electric Rates

The following rates are effective February 2, 2020 per Resolution No. 2231. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:

  • EH – Electric Heat
  • C1 – Commercial 1 Phase
  • C3 – Commercial 3 Phase
  • LP – Large Power
  • DEM – Demand

Commercial 1 Phase

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$23.17$23.17
First 2,000 kWh0.0810 per kWh0.0845 per kWh
Over 2,000 kWh0.0560 per kWh0.0600 per kWh
Electric Heat0.0560 per kWh0.0560 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0845 per kWh
Dual Heat0.0390 per kWh0.0845 per kWh

Commercial 3 Phase

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$51.50$51.50
First 2,000 kWh0.0810 per kWh0.0845 per kWh
Over 2,000 kWh0.0560 per kWh0.0600 per kWh
Electric Heat0.0560 per kWh0.0560 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0845 per kWh
Dual Heat0.0390 per kWh0.0845 per kWh
Interruptible Credit(0.0170) per kWh(0.0170) per kWh

Large Power (50+ KW)

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$74.00$74.00
Energy Charge0.0270 per kWh0.0270 per kWh
Demand Charge$13.40 per KW$15.00 per KW
Electric Heat0.0560 per kWh0.0560 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0845 per kWh
Interruptible Credit$6.90 per KW$6.90 per KW

Industrial Power (1000 KW)

DescriptionSeptember – May RateJune – August Rate
Base Charge$70.00$70.00
Energy Charge0.031 per kWh0.031 per kWh
Demand Charge$18.23 per KW$19.88 per KW
Electric Heat0.0560 per kWh0.0560 per kWh
Summer Air ConditioningNot Applicable0.0845 per kWh

Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Electric)

DescriptionDuring Business HoursAfter Business Hours
Disconnect Fee$40.00$100.00
Reconnect Fee$40.00$100.00

Water Rates

The following rate are effective October 2, 2016 per Resolution No. 2074. The following codes may appear on your utility bill:

  • W – Water

Water

DescriptionRate
Base Charge$23.50
Consumption Charge$3.70 per 100 cubic feet

Disconnect & Reconnect Fees (Water)

DescriptionDuring Business HoursAfter Business Hours
Disconnect Fee$40.00$80.00
Reconnect Fee$40.00$80.00

Sewer Rates

The following rates are effective October 2, 2016 via Resolution No. 2076.

DescriptionRate
Base Charge$16.75
Consumption Charge$1.45 per 100 cubic feet

Storm Sewer Rate

The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2330.

DescriptionRate
Storm Sewer Fee$2.50

Garbage Rates

Valley City Public Works has 2 yard, 4 yard, and 6 yard dumpsters available for Commercial use. Users pay a monthly rental rate and a pickup rate. Basic fees are listed below, if you would like extra pickups or dumpsters, please contact VCPW for the rates at (701) 845-0380.

The following rates are effective January 2, 2022 via Resolution No. 2329.

Fees for regularly scheduled garbage collection

Three (3) 32 gallon containersOne (1) 2 yard dumpsterOne (1) 4 yard dumpsterOne (1) 6 yard dumpster
Rental FeeNo rental fee $12.00 per 2 yard dumpster $18.00 per 4 yard dumpsters $27.00 per 6 yard dumpster
Monthly Rate $24.00$63.00 per
scheduled
pickup
$100 per scheduled pickup$150.00 per scheduled pickup

Fees for extra garbage services

Description2 Yard dumpster/equivalent 4 Yard dumpster/equivalent 6 Yard dumpster/equivalent
Extra garbage collected during regularly scheduled pickup$40.00$60.00$80.00
Extra garbage collected during extra pickup$60.00$80.00$100.00

Furniture Pickup

DescriptionRate
Furniture Pickup: 1 person lift$25.00 per piece
Furniture Pickup: 2 person lift$35.00 per piece

Recycling Rates

The following rates are effective September 1, 2019 via Resolution No. 2210.

Fees are charged against each account in the same manner as sanitation services are charged.

DescriptionRate
Per commercial unit without dumpster$1.50
Per 2 yard dumpster$5.00
Per 4 yard dumpster$10.00
Per 6 yard dumpster$15.00