Recycling Drop-Off

5563 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA

4.5 (20 reviews)

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Recycling Drop-Off recycling center in Rapid City, SD - View of facility

About this center

Recycling Drop-Off is run by the Rapid City Solid Waste Division at the Rapid City Landfill, 5555 S Hwy 79. The division handles curbside garbage and recycling collection, landfill drop-off, transfer stations and remote sites, yard waste, compost, and household hazardous waste. Drop-off categories include cardboard and boxes, electronics, batteries, automotive items, paint, hazardous chemicals, and sharps/medical waste, with a "What Goes Where" search tool to check specific items. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00am to 4:00pm; reach the division at 605-355-3496 or rcrecycles@rcgov.org.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Curbside garbage and recycling collection
Landfill drop-off
Transfer stations and remote drop-off sites
Yard waste drop-off
Compost
Household hazardous waste collection
Christmas light recycling
Free dump week
City-wide cleanup events

Areas served

Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

What materials can I recycle or drop off?

The program handles cardboard and boxes, electronics, batteries, automotive items, paint and paint cans, household hazardous chemicals, and sharps/medical waste, along with curbside recycling, yard waste, and compost. A 'What Goes Where' search tool is available to check specific items.

What are the landfill hours?

The Rapid City Landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Administrative hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Residential collection routes run Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Where is the landfill located and how do I contact them?

The landfill is at 5555 S Hwy 79, Rapid City, SD 57701. You can reach the Solid Waste Division by phone at 605-355-3496 or by email at rcrecycles@rcgov.org.

What if I have extra garbage that wasn't collected?

Crews can return for extra garbage for a $25 fee. Call 605-355-3496 to schedule, and make sure the garbage is inside the can rather than set beside it.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Kimberly Alley

3 years ago

Google review

Easy place to drop off Cardboard and other recyclables. I'm glad I can do my part.

DOUG LAUGHLIN

3 years ago

Google review

I Love Rapid City! You can take yard waste to the recycling 24/7 365...

Joel Hoyer

4 years ago

Google review

Really convenient! Open 24 hours and free recycling!

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