Brookings Regional Landfill
Recycling Center in Brookings, South Dakota
About This Location
The Brookings Regional Landfill at 4101 30th St is the city-operated solid-waste and recycling facility for the Brookings area. Alongside general refuse it takes appliances, scrap metal, electronics, concrete and construction debris by the ton, and offers a free yard-waste drop-off area that residents can use 24/7 year-round. It is open Monday through Friday, with limited Saturday hours in the warmer months.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Yard Waste
Fees
- General garbage / refuse — $49.25 per ton
- Appliances (stoves, washers, dryers) — $49.25 per ton
- Refrigerators / freezers — $20.00 each
- Metal / scrap iron — $49.25 per ton
- Electronic waste — $49.25 per ton
- Concrete — $49.25 per ton
- Demolition / construction debris — $49.25 per ton
- Compost / yard waste (at scale) — $49.25 per ton
- Lumber — $24.10 per ton
- Asbestos — $58.35 per ton
- Uncovered / unsecured load — $25.00
- Yard-waste drop-off area — Free
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Most loads are weighed and charged by the ton. Uncovered/unsecured loads carry a $25 fee. The free yard-waste drop-off area is open 24/7 year-round. The landfill is closed Saturdays from December 1 through March 31.
Programs & events
- Yard Waste Drop-Off Area — Free, 24/7, year-round drop-off for grass, leaves and brush, available to residents.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recycling schedule at the Brookings landfill?
The landfill scale is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays are closed from December 1 through March 31. The free yard-waste drop-off area is open 24/7 all year.
How much does it cost to dump at the Brookings Regional Landfill?
As of January 1, 2026, most loads are $49.25 per ton (garbage, appliances, electronics, metal, concrete, C&D debris and yard waste). Lumber is $24.10 per ton, asbestos $58.35 per ton, refrigerators and freezers $20.00 each, and uncovered loads carry a $25 fee.
Can I drop off yard waste for free?
Yes. The Yard Waste Drop-Off Area is free to residents and open 24 hours a day, year-round, for grass, leaves and brush.
Does the landfill take electronics and appliances?
Yes. Electronic waste, appliances, refrigerators, freezers and scrap metal are all accepted. Electronics and most materials are charged $49.25 per ton, while refrigerators and freezers are a flat $20 each.
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