Freeman Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Freeman, South Dakota
About This Location
The Freeman Recycling Center at 109 S Cedar St is a free, self-service drop-off run by the City of Freeman, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents sort their clean recyclables on site or in advance and drop them at no charge. A separate rubble site west of town handles construction debris, brush and bulky items.
What this location Accepts
Fees
- Recycling center drop-off — Free
- Rubble site — compost, branches, trees — Free
- Rubble site — car load — $5
- Rubble site — pickup/trailer up to 8 ft — $10
- Rubble site — trailer over 8 ft or truck up to 10 cu yd — $20
- Rubble site — truck/trailer 11-15 cu yd — $32
- Rubble site — truck/trailer 16-30 cu yd — $45
- CRT (tube) TV disposal — $20
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-service and free: sort recyclables on site or in advance. Materials should be clean. The recycling center is open 24/7; the separate rubble site west of town has limited seasonal hours and charges tipping fees on most loads.
Programs & events
- Freeman Rubble Site — A half-mile west of Freeman on North County Road. Free for compost, branches and trees; tipping fees apply to other loads. Open Wed and Sat (hours vary by season).
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Freeman Recycling Center free?
Yes. The recycling center at 109 S Cedar Street is free and self-service, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You sort your clean recyclables on site or in advance.
When is the Freeman Recycling Center open?
It is available 24/7. The separate rubble site has limited hours: Wednesday 3-7 p.m. and Saturday noon-5 p.m. from April through September, and Wednesday and Saturday noon-4 p.m. from October through March.
What does it cost to use the rubble site?
Compost, branches and trees are free. Other loads are charged by size: $5 for a car load, $10 for a small pickup or trailer, $20 to $45 for larger loads, and $20 to dispose of a CRT (tube) TV.
What is not allowed in recycling at Freeman?
The recycling center only takes clean recyclables, so contaminated or non-recyclable materials should go to the rubble site or regular trash. Check the city's Welcome Guide for the detailed accepted-items list, or call the city office at (605) 925-7127.
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