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Transfer stations, landfills, and convenience centers where you can haul household trash, bulky items, and recycling yourself. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Transfer Stations & Dumps in Rapid City
Rapid City Landfill
5555 SD-79 Rapid City SD 57701 USA
(605) 355-3496
Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed
4.2 (83 reviews)
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
Mon-Sun Open 24 hours
4.5 (20 reviews)
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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Transfer Stations & Dumps in Rapid City: FAQ
Can I drop off household trash at a transfer station in Rapid City, SD?
Most transfer stations and convenience centers take household garbage and bulky items, but some serve only commercial haulers and county sites may ask for proof of residency. Check the listing or call before you go.
How much does the dump cost in Rapid City, SD?
Fees are usually charged by weight or by load, with surcharges for tires, mattresses, appliances, and construction debris. Some county convenience centers are free for residents because local taxes fund them.
What is the difference between a transfer station and a landfill?
A transfer station is a collection point: waste is unloaded, consolidated, and trucked to a landfill or processing plant. A landfill is the final disposal site. Convenience centers are small residential drop-off sites, often run by the county.