Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill
Recycling Center in Hartford, South Dakota
About This Location
The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill — a 789-acre municipal facility at 26750 464th Ave in Hartford — is the City of Sioux Falls' primary waste disposal and public recycling drop-off site, serving Sioux Falls and the five-county region of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties. Open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Sundays), the facility accepts household garbage, construction and demolition debris, appliances, mattresses, yard waste, and tires at posted per-visit rates — and maintains a free single-stream residential recycling drop-off area. Residents of the five-county service area qualify for one free landfill pass per calendar year (resets January 1), redeemable by scanning a driver's license or state ID at the gate. Free finished compost — made from composted leaves and grass clippings — is available year-round to any visitor; just tell the scale-house attendant on arrival.
What Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Hazardous waste and electronics should be taken to the City of Sioux Falls Household Hazardous Waste Facility (1015 East Chambers Street). Loads must be tarped or secured; an unsecured-load fee applies.
Fees
- Household garbage – car or minivan — $11 per visit
- Household garbage – pickup truck or small trailer (less than 3 cubic yards or under 8,500 lbs gross weight) — $21 per visit
- Household garbage – pickup truck/trailer (3 cubic yards or more, or 8,500 lbs or greater) — $41 per ton, minimum $21 per load
- Yard and wood waste – car or minivan — $3 per visit
- Tires – 17 inches in diameter or smaller (without rims) — $3 each or $243 per ton
- Tires – larger than 17 inches in diameter (without rims) — $8 each or $243 per ton
- Mattress or box spring (recycled via Revolution⁴ Recycling) — $14 each
- Unsecured/untarped load penalty — $32 per occurrence
- Single-stream recycling drop-off (residential) — Free
- Finished compost pickup — Free (year-round; bring own container and shovel)
- Annual free landfill pass (one load per household per year) — Free – one pass per household address per calendar year for qualifying residents
Access & restrictions
Open to the general public, including residents and licensed commercial haulers. Residents of Sioux Falls and the five-county service area (Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner) qualify for the annual free pass program. · All loads must be tarped or secured; a $32 unsecured-load fee will be charged. All customer vehicles must depart by 5:00 p.m. Card payments subject to a service fee effective January 5, 2026. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
Programs & events
- Annual Free Landfill Pass — Residents of Sioux Falls and the five-county region (Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner) receive one free landfill load per calendar year. Redeemed by scanning a driver's license or state ID at the gate. Resets January 1 each year.
- Free Compost Pickup — Finished compost made from composted leaves and grass clippings is available free year-round at the landfill. Visitors must bring their own container and shovel and inform the scale-house attendant on arrival.
- Mattress & Box Spring Recycling (Revolution⁴ Recycling) — Mattresses and box springs are recycled rather than landfilled through a City partnership with Revolution⁴ Recycling. A $14-per-piece fee applies.
- Tire Recycling (Liberty Tire) — Accepted tires (rims removed) are sent to Liberty Tire for recycling rather than being landfilled. Fees apply per tire.
- Seasonal Leaf & Branch Drop-Off Sites — The landfill operates two seasonal residential drop-off sites in Sioux Falls (Lyon Blvd near Sioux Empire Fairgrounds; Chambers Street near HHW Facility) for leaf and branch waste. Sites are open fall and spring seasons; commercial loads are not accepted there and must come directly to the landfill.
- Single-Stream Residential Recycling Drop-Off — A free on-site drop-off area accepts single-stream recyclables (papers, bottles, cans) from residents. Materials are processed by Millennium Recycling.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sioux Falls Regional Landfill open on Sundays?
No. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed every Sunday. It is also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check siouxfalls.gov/landfill for the current holiday schedule.
Do I have to pay to drop off tires, and do the rims need to be removed?
Yes to both. Tires must have rims removed before they are accepted. The 2026 fee is $3 each for tires 17 inches or smaller in diameter, and $8 each for tires larger than 17 inches. Tires are sent to Liberty Tire for recycling rather than being landfilled.
How do I use the annual free landfill pass, and who qualifies?
Residents of Sioux Falls and the five-county region (Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties) receive one free landfill load per calendar year. The pass is paperless — just bring your driver's license or state ID (or proof of residency dated within 3 months) for scanning at the gate. Passes reset every January 1. Call 605-367-8162 before your visit if you're unsure whether you've used your pass.
Can I drop off electronics or hazardous materials at the landfill?
No. Electronics (TVs, computers, cell phones) and hazardous materials are not accepted at the landfill. They should be taken to the City of Sioux Falls Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1015 East Chambers Street, which is free for residents of the five-county region.
Is free compost available, and how do I pick it up?
Yes. Finished compost — made from composted leaves and grass clippings — is available free year-round at the landfill on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive, tell the scale-house attendant you're there for compost. Bring your own container and shovel. Compost is also available at the seasonal leaf and branch drop-off sites while they are open.
Last verified: November 2026. Sources: source · source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.