Recycling Centers in Madison, SD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Madison, South Dakota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Madison, South Dakota can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Madison: A Local Guide
Madison is the county seat of Lake County in eastern South Dakota. Two recycling facilities serve the community: a city-operated drop-off center for household materials and a scrap metal yard that pays cash for metals and junk vehicles.
Madison Recycling Center at 800 7th St SW is the City of Madison's public drop-off site, run through the Streets, Parks and Solid Waste program. It uses a pre-sorted three-bag system: Bag #1 for white and colored office paper; Bag #2 for print materials (newspaper, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, phone books); and Bag #3 for #1 and #2 plastics plus tin, aluminum, and steel cans. Flattened corrugated cardboard, chipboard, and fiber egg cartons go loose. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–noon. City garbage customers are required to participate. Call (605) 256-7515 for details.
Resykle at 622 10th St SW is a scrap metal yard and salvage operation (not a household drop-off) that pays cash by weight for scrap iron, junk and end-of-life vehicles, light copper, and sheet aluminum. It also sells new and used steel and welding gases. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–noon. Call (605) 256-2482 for current prices before bringing material in, as rates move with the scrap market. Resykle does not accept paper, glass, or curbside-style household plastics.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Madison
How do I sort my recycling at the Madison, SD drop-off center?
The Madison Recycling Center uses three bags: Bag #1 for office paper, Bag #2 for print materials (newspaper, junk mail, magazines), and Bag #3 for #1 and #2 plastics plus tin, aluminum, and steel cans. Flatten corrugated cardboard and leave it loose — no bag needed.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or sell a junk car in Madison, SD?
Resykle at 622 10th St SW buys scrap iron, copper, aluminum, and junk vehicles for cash. Call (605) 256-2482 to get a current price quote before hauling a load.
Is there a fee to use the Madison Recycling Center?
No separate drop-off fee was listed on the city's recycling page. The program is run by the City of Madison as part of its solid-waste services. City garbage customers are expected to participate.
What are the hours for Madison's recycling facilities?
The Madison Recycling Center (800 7th St SW) is open Tuesday–Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–noon. Resykle (622 10th St SW) is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–noon. Both are closed Sunday.