Recycling Centers in Rapid City, SD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Rapid City, South Dakota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Rapid City has 10 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Rapid City: A Local Guide
Rapid City runs its own curbside recycling through the city Solid Waste Division, which collects garbage, recyclables, and yard waste for accounts inside city limits. Curbside recycling is on a weekly schedule, so you can set your blue recycling can out every week alongside your garbage. The blue bin takes glass bottles, aluminum cans, steel soup cans, and plastic bottles and jugs #1 through #7, but notably not cardboard (rapidcityrecycles.org). This directory lists 10 recycling and waste facilities across the city. For other South Dakota cities, see our South Dakota recycling hub.
Beyond the blue bin, the listed centers cover metal, autos, and disposal. For scrap metal, Ace Steel & Recycling on Eglin St. and Badger State Recovery on Lombardy Dr. buy metal by weight. End-of-life vehicles go to A-1 Auto Recyclers and Aggressive Auto Recycling. For trash and bulky items, the Rapid City Landfill on SD-79 is the main disposal site, and Kieffer Sanitation provides hauling service. Call ahead for hours and current scrap prices.
For more options across the state, Sioux Falls leads with 11 listed centers on the east side of South Dakota. Nearer to Rapid City, Sturgis sits just northwest in the Black Hills. Farther out, compare Aberdeen, Yankton, and Vermillion, or browse every listed city on the South Dakota hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Rapid City
Does Rapid City have curbside recycling?
Yes. The city Solid Waste Division runs weekly curbside recycling for accounts inside city limits. You can set your blue recycling can out every week with your garbage. The blue bin accepts glass bottles, aluminum cans, steel soup cans, and plastic bottles and jugs #1 through #7. Cardboard is not accepted in the curbside bin, so take it to a drop-off instead.
What goes in the Rapid City blue recycling bin?
Glass bottles, aluminum cans, steel soup cans, and plastic bottles and jugs #1 through #7 go in the blue bin. Cardboard is not accepted curbside. Materials collected are processed into new items such as aluminum cans and park benches. Check our South Dakota hub for nearby alternatives, and the city site for the full do-not-recycle list.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Rapid City?
Scrap yards buy metal by weight. Ace Steel & Recycling and Badger State Recovery both purchase scrap metal. Prices change with the market, so call for the current rate and bring a photo ID when you sell.
How do I recycle a car in Rapid City?
End-of-life and junk vehicles go to auto recyclers rather than the curbside program. A-1 Auto Recyclers and Aggressive Auto Recycling handle vehicle recycling and used parts. Have your title ready and call ahead to confirm what they'll pay and whether they offer towing.