Transfer Stations & Dumps in South Dakota
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These are transfer stations, landfills, convenience centers, and drop-off sites in South Dakota. A transfer station consolidates waste and hauls it to a landfill; a convenience center is a small residential drop-off site. Hours, fees, and accepted items differ by facility, so check the listing or call ahead.
Dependable Sanitation, Inc.
1520 390th Ave Aberdeen SD 57401 USA, Aberdeen, SD
(605) 225-9316
DSI, Dependable Sanitation Inc, has been a leader in the waste industry since 1969, offering a variety of waste management services in northeastern South Dakota. For residential customers, DSI provides can pickup services as well as automated 90-gallon side-load cans. Commercial clients can choose from rear-load and front-load containers with flexible service schedules, ranging from on-call pickups to daily service. Industrial customers have access to rolloff containers suitable for construction sites, demolition, and cleanouts. DSI also emphasizes recycling, providing various options to divert waste from landfills, including curbside pickup and drop-off facilities at recycling plants. Visitors to the recycling center can find detailed information on available services, container sizes, and recycling options to suit their specific needs.
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Beresford Recycling Center
102 W Oak St Beresford SD 57004 USA, Beresford, SD
(605) 763-2076
The City of Beresford offers garbage, recycling, and rubble waste services to its citizens. Garbage pickup is provided by a specific company with costs varying for residential and commercial pickups, reflected on utility bills. Residents can rent or purchase garbage containers, with stickers required for pickup. Residential garbage pickup days are Monday and Thursday, with specific location details provided. Commercial pickup days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Recycling services include curb-side pickup on specific Fridays, with items required to be sorted and placed in clear plastic bags. The recycling center operates on specific days and hours, accepting various materials like newspapers, plastics, aluminum cans, and corrugated cardboard. The rubble site has specific rules, regulations, and fees, with loads needing to be secured to prevent spills, and specific summer and winter operating hours provided. Visitors can find more detailed information on the recycling center's website.
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Brookings Regional Landfill
4101 30th St Brookings SD 57006 USA, Brookings, SD
(605) 693-3667
The Solid Waste Division, part of the Public Works Department, manages solid waste, landfill, and collection services. They oversee garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection, as well as provide landfill information. Visitors can learn about the responsibilities of the Solid Waste Division, which includes operating the landfill and collection services. Materials accepted and rejected, specific instructions, or detailed services are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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COOKS WASTEPAPER AND RECYCLING
1026 34th Ave Brookings SD 57006 USA, Brookings, SD
(605) 693-3363
Cook's Wastepaper and Recycling is a premier waste collection company serving eastern South Dakota since 1969. They offer comprehensive waste and recycling services for residents, businesses, and schools in counties such as Brookings, Clark, and Codington. Key industries in the area, including agriculture and manufacturing, rely on Cook's Waste for their waste management needs. The company provides services such as residential garbage and recycling collection, yard waste disposal, dumpster rentals in Brookings, and roll-off containers in Watertown. Customers can conveniently pay their bills online using major credit cards. Cook's Waste emphasizes safety, integrity, customer service, and creating a great workplace for their employees. With a focus on growth and community benefit, Cook's Wastepaper and Recycling is a trusted choice for waste management solutions in the region.
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Freeman Recycling Center
109 Cedar St Freeman SD 57029 USA, Freeman, SD
(605) 925-7834
Recycling Center located at 109 S. Cedar Street offers self-service for accepting clean recyclables 24/7. Visitors can sort their items on-site or in advance. The Welcome Guide on pages 2-3 provides details on accepted recyclables and items that should be placed in garbage containers. Additionally, there is a Rubble Site located 1/2 mile west of Freeman on North County Road, where visitors can dispose of specific materials for tipping fees ranging from $5 for a car load to $45 for a trailer or truck with 16-30 cubic yards. The compost and branch tree site is always open and available at no charge, with varying hours from April to September and October to March. A fee of $20 is charged for disposing of a CRT TV at the Rubble Site.
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Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill
26750 464th Ave Hartford SD 57033 USA, Hartford, SD
(605) 367-8162
The Sioux Falls Regional Landfill is the City of Sioux Falls' municipal landfill, located at 26750 464th Ave. in Hartford, SD, and serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding five-county region. It accepts waste from both the general public and licensed commercial haulers, and offers a free residential single-stream recycling drop-off area. Residents in the five-county region qualify for one free visit per calendar year, and the site also handles leaf and branch yard waste and special waste disposal requests. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Huron Solid Waste Department
1901 9th St SE Huron SD 57350 USA, Huron, SD
(605) 353-8542
The City of Huron Solid Waste Department operates a transfer station and rubble site at 1552 4th Street SE in Huron, SD. The facility accepts household garbage, yard waste, trees, branches, rubble, and scrap metal. Huron residents receive one free load per month to the rubble site with a valid South Dakota ID. The department also produces and sells Great Plains Classic Compost, made from yard waste and biodegradable oils, on-site.
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M & C Recycling
201 US-212 Kranzburg SD 57245 USA, Kranzburg, SD
(605) 881-7023
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Southern Missouri Recycling
38053 SD-50 Lake Andes SD 57356 USA, Lake Andes, SD
(605) 487-9542
Facility Operator: Southern Missouri Recycling and Waste Management District. Contact Person: Mike Wentland. Telephone Number: [Contact site for landfill schedule]. Permitted Tonnage per Year: 25,000. Acreage of Permitted Area: 200.5. Site Legal Location: NW1/4, Sec.6, T96N, R65W, and portion of NE1/4, Sec.1, T96N, R66W in Charles Mix County. Mailing Address: Southern Missouri Recycling and Waste Management District, P.O. Box 146, Lake Andes, South Dakota 57356. DANR Contact Person: Steve Kropp. Services: Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Container Recycling, Waste Pesticide Collection, Radioactive Materials, Radiation Machines, Solid Waste Resources.
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Adams Salvage Recycling & Recovery
21314 Yellow Creek Rd Lead SD 57754 USA, Lead, SD
(605) 920-8957
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Resykle
622 10th St SW Madison SD 57042 USA, Madison, SD
(605) 256-2482
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Hanson Salvage
600 W Milbank Ave Milbank SD 57252 USA, Milbank, SD
(605) 432-5857
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Whetstone Sanitation
802 S Madison St Milbank SD 57252 USA, Milbank, SD
(605) 432-5854
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Envirotech Waste Services
SD-34 Pierre SD 57501 USA, Pierre, SD
(605) 224-4804
EnviroTech Waste Services, a member of the Waste Connections family, offers energy-conscious, reliable, and cost-effective trash pickup, recycling, and commercial waste management services in Pierre, SD. They focus on keeping the greater Capital area clean and are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. The services provided include residential trash collection, commercial trash collection, and construction trash services. Visitors can learn more about these services on the website and access a frequently asked questions section for additional information. EnviroTech Waste Services prides itself on being an environmentally friendly solution for all waste management needs in the area.
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Pierre City Landfill
2800 E Park St Pierre SD 57501 USA, Pierre, SD
(605) 773-7434
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A Plus Recycling - Rapid City
Tish Blvd Rapid City SD 57701 USA, Rapid City, SD
(605) 343-3655
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Rapid City Landfill
5555 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA, Rapid City, SD
(605) 355-3496
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.
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Recycling Drop-Off
5563 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA, Rapid City, SD
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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Ted's Service Metal Recycling
26434 US-212 Ridgeview SD 57652 USA, Ridgeview, SD
For metal recycling services in Ridgeview, SD, turn to Ted's Service Metal Recycling. Situated on US-212, they likely offer a range of scrap metal purchasing options for individuals and businesses in the Ridgeview area. While primarily known for towing, contact Ted's Service to confirm their specific metal recycling capabilities." Note: Search results indicate "Ted's Service" in Ridgeview, SD, is primarily a towing company with an address at "1 Highway 212" or a PO Box. Confirmation of dedicated metal recycling services would enhance this description.
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Center of Hope
1905 E 8th St Sioux Falls SD 57103 USA, Sioux Falls, SD
(605) 334-9789
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Sioux Falls Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1015 E Chambers St Sioux Falls SD 57104 USA, Sioux Falls, SD
(605) 367-8695
Operated by the City of Sioux Falls at the regional landfill, this facility accepts household hazardous waste, electronics, and unused medications, plus yard debris and food waste for composting. It gives residents a place to drop off materials that don't belong in regular curbside pickup.
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Green Star Recycling
246 W Kansas St Spearfish SD 57783 USA, Spearfish, SD
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Sturgis E-Waste Solutions
2880 28th St Sioux City IA 51105 USA, Sturgis, SD
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RBS Sanitation
46914 Austin St Tea SD 57064 USA, Tea, SD
(605) 213-0138
RBS Sanitation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota offers garbage collection services for residential and commercial customers, including weekly pick-up for garbage and recycling, as well as roll-off waste management for home or company projects. The company is committed to green recycling and eco-friendly practices to help save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. RBS is a local, family-owned-and-operated business that prioritizes providing friendly and professional service to its customers. They also offer recycling services for both residential and commercial clients. Additionally, RBS provides resources on their website, such as articles on recycling prescription bottles, the benefits of renting a roll-off dumpster, and waste recycling ideas for homes and businesses. If a holiday falls on or before a scheduled pickup day, RBS services will be delayed by one day.
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Vermillion Landfill
31426 Bluff Rd Vermillion SD 57069 USA, Vermillion, SD
(605) 677-7059
In 1976, a landfill site was established on Bluff Road in Clay County and the City of Vermillion, with a new expansion site opening in 1991-1992 east of the original location. The new site meets Sub-title D federal state regulations and is approved by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with annual inspections conducted by the SD DENR. The landfill, compliant with South Dakota rules and regulations, is expected to operate until around 2080. Notably, the landfill employs waste baling techniques to contain debris and enhance safety. Accepted materials include appliances, electronics, municipal waste, scrap metals, tires, and wood, among others. The facility also handles petroleum-contaminated soils and asbestos in compliance with EPA and SDDANR regulations. Visitors can access resource documents such as the Landfill Credit Application and Landfill sheet PDFs, while also finding information on jobs, permits, and the code of ordinances related to the landfill.
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Dependable Sanitation Inc
717 11th St NW Watertown SD 57201 USA, Watertown, SD
(605) 886-3006
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Tripp County Recycling Center
200 E 3rd St Winner SD 57580 USA, Winner, SD
(605) 842-3028
City of Winner Recycling Center, located at 31718 278th St Winner, SD 57580, offers recycling services with specific instructions for visitors. The center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, closed on city-recognized holidays. They purchase aluminum at the current market rate per pound and require newspapers, regular paper, and magazines to be separated. Cardboard should be broken down and dry, while tin cans need to have paper removed and be washed out. The center enforces certain charges for additional garbage picked up when not contained in the customer's normal tote or dumpster, effective June 1, 2023. Additionally, they provide information on rates for garbage pickup and disposal, recycling rates, and landfill rates for different types of waste, both from within and outside city limits, with specific charges for various items like roofing shingles, tires, and animal carcasses. Visitors are also informed about fees for special events, cleanouts, and household drop-offs at the transfer station, with details on recycling materials accepted at no charge.
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Yankton Transfer Station
1200 W 23rd St Yankton SD 57078 USA, Yankton, SD
(605) 668-5212
The Transfer Station in Yankton, SD offers various waste disposal services effective August 1, 2023. They accept household waste at $12.00 for up to 320 lbs, then $73.00 per ton, with no charge for recyclables drop-off, sharps drop-off with free containers, waste oil, yard garden waste, and compost. City residents can dispose of tree branches at no charge, while those outside city limits are charged $5.50 per ton. Untreated lumber and clean concrete are accepted at $5.50 per ton, while treated construction debris and construction debris are charged $12.00 for up to 320 lbs, then $73.00 per ton. Shingles without paper or garbage are $5.50 per ton, while dirty shingles are $73.00 per ton. Appliances like washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers have specific charges, with all other metals accepted at $5.50 per ton. Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners are charged $55 per unit for Yankton County residents and $110 per unit for those outside the county. Various tire types have different disposal fees, ranging from $4.00 to $250.00 per ton. Different rates apply for garbage disposal based on the type of hauler and location. Visitors are advised to contact the Public Works Director, Adam Haberman, for further inquiries at 416 Walnut Street, Yankton, SD 57078.
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South Dakota Transfer Stations: Common Questions
Are these all transfer stations in South Dakota?
This page lists the transfer stations, landfills, convenience centers, and drop-off sites we have on file for South Dakota. It is not a complete municipal registry. Your county or city solid-waste department may run additional sites, especially seasonal or residents-only convenience centers.
Can I drop off household trash at these South Dakota facilities?
Most accept household garbage and bulky items, but rules vary. Some take the general public, others serve only commercial haulers, and county convenience centers may require proof of residency. Check the individual listing or call before you go.
Do South Dakota transfer stations charge a fee?
Usually yes. Tipping fees are commonly charged by weight or by load, with extra charges for tires, mattresses, appliances, and construction debris. Some county-run convenience centers are free for residents because they are funded by local taxes.
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