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Recycling centers in Rapid City, South Dakota

8 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.

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A-1 Auto Recyclers

2080 Lamb Road Rapid City SD 57702 USA

A-1 Auto Recyclers on Lamb Road in Rapid City buys complete titled salvage vehicles ten years old and newer with towing available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The yard harvests in-demand parts and returns metals, plastics, and fluids to the supply chain with a 30-day warranty on sold parts. No appointment is necessary.

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(605) 348-8442Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

Services: Junk car purchasing · Used auto parts sales · Vehicle towing · Parts shipping nationwide · 30-day parts warranty

Accepts: Salvage vehicles, Used auto parts, Scrap cars, Late-model vehicles

Where is A-1 Auto Recyclers?

The yard is at 2080 Lamb Road, Rapid City, SD 57702.

Does A-1 Auto Recyclers offer towing?

Yes. Towing is available Monday through Friday during business hours.

Ace Steel & Recycling Rapid City

2830 Eglin St Rapid City SD 57703 USA

Ace Steel Recycling Inc. is a leading recycling center in South Dakota with facilities in Rapid City and Pierre. They specialize in buying, processing, and shipping various materials such as scrap iron, automobiles, stainless steel, aluminum (including cans and cast), insulated wires, copper, brass, lead, batteries, zinc, and tungsten carbide. The center offers roll-off and lugger bin services in Rapid City and provides plate shearing up to 1/2 inch, press brake service up to 3/8 inch, CNC Plasma burning up to one inch, and CNC torch up to 6 inches. They have recently added a new four-roll plate roll capable of rolling 1/2 inch x 96 inches and 3/4 inch to 48 inches all to a 20 1/2 inch diameter. Ace Steel Recycling also sells steel and aluminum products like sheets, plates, angles, channels, pipes, tubes, flats, and expanded metals at competitive prices. They emphasize honesty, integrity, and aim to make recycling quick, easy, and profitable for customers. The center accepts a variety of materials and encourages visitors to check their website for specific information on what they can bring in. Additionally, Ace Steel Recycling is currently hiring and invites interested individuals to stop by for an application or apply online. For inquiries, visitors can contact the center directly.

scrap ironautomobilesstainless steelaluminuminsulated wirescopper+21 more
(605) 342-8649Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Aggressive Auto Salvage

2285 Seger Dr Rapid City SD 57701 USA

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(605) 342-1825Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

A Plus Recycling - Rapid City

Tish Blvd Rapid City SD 57701 USA

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(605) 343-3655Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

Badger State Recovery Inc

1905 Lombardy Dr Rapid City SD 57703 USA

Badger State Recovery, Inc. is a commercial recycler and secure-destruction company based in New Auburn, Wisconsin, serving the Upper Midwest, including South Dakota. It offers document shredding, paper recycling, and media destruction for businesses, and processes non-hazardous materials such as silver-bearing film, electronics, light bulbs, aluminum litho plates, plastics, glass, and cardboard. The company works with industries like hospitals, print shops, and newspapers where confidentiality matters, and emphasizes secure, documented handling of client materials. Its service area spans Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Document ShreddingPaper RecyclingMedia DestructionSilver-Bearing FilmsAluminum Litho Plates
(605) 390-3666Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

Pacific Steel & Recycling - Rapid City

4280 Biernbaum Ln Rapid City SD 57701 USA

Pacific Steel Recycling in Rapid City, SD offers steel, recycling, and railcar recycling services at their location on 4280 Biernbaum Lane. They provide steel services to the area, focusing on sustainability and recycling by selling scrap metal back to US steel mills and buying back those products for future use. The company is 100% employee-owned, ensuring a vested interest in customer success. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with special closures on specific dates. Visitors can contact them for a quote on railcar recycling services. Located near the Black Hills National Forest, Pacific Steel Recycling is committed to reducing their impact and keeping products within America. For those looking to support a business with a focus on sustainability and quality service, Pacific Steel Recycling in Rapid City is a recommended choice.

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(605) 343-0334Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

Rapid City Landfill

5555 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA

Rapid City Solid Waste Division operates the Rapid City Landfill, providing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste services for the community. The landfill's hours are Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with administrative hours from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Located at 5555 S Hwy 79, Rapid City, SD 57701, visitors can contact them via email or subscribe to texting alerts by texting RCSolidwaste to 888-777. Notably, the landfill will be closed on Friday, April 18th for Good Friday. Yard waste season starts on Monday, May 5th, and a $25 fee applies for extra garbage collection. It's emphasized that garbage must be inside the can, not on the side. The facility encourages waste reduction by promoting the reuse of items before disposal and recycling for materials that can't be reused. Specific items accepted for recycling include automotive batteries, cardboard boxes, and paint cans, while contaminated soil, asbestos, electronics, hazardous chemicals, sharps, and medical waste are not accepted. Additionally, the center hosts events like Christmas Light Recycling, Free dump week, and City Wide Cleanup. For more details on collections, the SW Holiday Calendar, yard waste, and landfill rates, visitors can refer to the provided resources on the website.

Automotive BatteriesCardboard BoxesPaint CansDrop-off
(605) 355-3496Mon–Sat 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Recycling Drop-Off

5563 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA

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.

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Mon–Sun Open 24 hours

Services: Curbside garbage and recycling collection · Landfill drop-off · Transfer stations and remote drop-off sites · Yard waste drop-off · Compost

Accepts: Cardboard and boxes, Electronics, Batteries, Automotive items, Paint and paint cans, Household hazardous chemicals, Sharps and medical waste, Yard waste

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.

Materials Accepted in Rapid City

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Rapid City include Drop-off, auto salvage, junk cars, Rapid City SD, used auto parts. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City serves as the gateway to the Black Hills, blending urban amenities with easy access to outdoor adventures. The city takes pride in its 'City of Presidents' status and maintains a robust recycling program to preserve the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle curbside in Rapid City?

Rapid City's curbside program accepts plastic bottles (#1 and #2), metal cans, and paper. Glass is notably NOT accepted in curbside bins and must be taken to a drop-off location.

Where is the Rapid City Landfill located?

The Rapid City Solid Waste facility is located at 5165 S. Highway 79. It serves as the primary hub for recycling and waste disposal.

Does Rapid City recycle cardboard?

Yes, but cardboard should not be placed loosely in curbside containers if it might blow away. Dedicated drop-off containers are available throughout the city.

Rapid City Recycling Tips

  • •Bag your recycling: Due to high winds, Rapid City officials request that lightweight recyclables be bagged to prevent litter.
  • •Glass requires drop-off: Don't put glass in your curbside bin; take it to one of the city's drop-off sites.
  • •Check for #1 and #2 plastics: Only these resin codes are accepted in the standard recycling stream.

Recycling Centers Near Rapid City

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Sturgis E-Waste Solutions
Sturgis, SD · 30 mi
Adams Salvage Recycling & Recovery
Lead, SD · 32 mi
Green Star Recycling
Spearfish, SD · 45 mi

Recycling Centers in Nearby Cities

Browse recycling centers in other South Dakota cities:

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