Brown County Landfill
Recycling Center in Aberdeen, South Dakota
About This Location
Brown County Landfill at 13225 379th Ave in Aberdeen is the county-run solid-waste and recycling site for the Aberdeen area, open Monday through Saturday. Beyond trash disposal it takes electronics, scrap metal, appliances, waste oil, antifreeze, grass and leaves, with several household recyclables accepted free of charge. Tipping fees apply to general refuse, so call ahead at (605) 626-4019 for current rates before you haul a load.
What Brown County Landfill Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
A specific prohibited-materials list was not published on the official site at time of verification; call the landfill to confirm before bringing hazardous or unusual loads.
Fees
- Municipal solid waste (household trash) — $49.00 per ton; $5.00 minimum
- Asphalt shingles / concrete / rock — $42.00 per ton
- Trees and brush — $40.00 per ton
- Appliances — $12.50 per item
- Tires — $4.50 each
- Cardboard, paper, grass/leaves, tin cans, #1/#2 plastics, waste oil, antifreeze, batteries, paint, newsprint, magazines — Free
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; tipping fees apply to general refuse. Call (605) 626-4019 to confirm rates and whether any items require special handling.
Programs & events
- Electronic recycling
- Free recyclables drop-off
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle for free at the Brown County Landfill?
Several household materials are accepted free of charge, including cardboard, newsprint, magazines, office and computer paper, tin cans, #1 and #2 plastics, waste oil, antifreeze, household batteries, and grass and leaves.
Does the Brown County Landfill take electronics?
Yes. The landfill offers electronic recycling and asks that items be kept intact. Drop e-waste at the designated location on site.
What are the Brown County Landfill's hours?
It is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed Sundays and on the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
How much does it cost to dump at the Brown County Landfill?
The 2026 tipping fees are $49.00 per ton for household trash (MSW), $42.00 per ton for concrete/asphalt shingles, $40.00 per ton for trees and brush, $12.50 per appliance, and $4.50 per tire. There is a $5.00 minimum charge per load. Grass, leaves, cardboard, paper, tin cans, #1/#2 plastics, waste oil, antifreeze, batteries, and paint are all free.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.