Rapid City Landfill

Recycling Center in Rapid City, South Dakota

📍 5555 SD-79, Rapid City, SD 57701
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About This Location

The Rapid City Landfill, run by the city's Solid Waste Division at 5555 SD-79, is a municipal landfill and recycling site open to the public Monday through Saturday. It charges tipping fees for garbage and construction debris but accepts a wide range of recyclables - metals, cardboard, glass, plastics #1-7, yard waste and clean fill - free of charge. Household hazardous waste is handled at special collection events, not daily drop-off.

What Rapid City Landfill Accepts

✓ Mixed waste (garbage) (Accepted for disposal at $73/ton ($10 minimum).)
✓ Construction & demolition debris ($73/ton. Asphalt shingles and wood shingles same rate.)
✓ Metals (ferrous, aluminum, copper, etc.) (Accepted FREE for recycling.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Free. No waxy or shiny boxes.)
✓ Household plastics #1-7 (Free. Bottles and jugs; see the Recycling page for accepted items.)
✓ Glass bottles (Free. Glass bottles only - no window or plate glass.)
✓ Aluminum & steel (tin) cans (Free. Cans only - no foil or food-contaminated trays.)
✓ Residential yard waste (Free. Limbs/grass must be under 16 ft long and 36 in diameter.)
✓ Clean fill dirt (Free. Soil/rocks must be under 8 inches in diameter.)
✓ Tires ($7 each 17in or smaller (no rim); $15 each if over 17in or with a rim. Loads of 6+ tires pay by weight ($260/ton).)
✓ Mattresses & box springs ($10 each, all sizes (not covered by landfill coupons).)
✓ Household hazardous waste (Accepted at special HHW collection events (paint, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs), not daily drop-off.)

Related recycling guides: Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Window or plate glass
✕ Aluminum foil / food-contaminated trays
✕ Painted, treated, plywood or particle-board wood

Regulated materials (asbestos, PFAS/petroleum-contaminated soil, regulated medical waste) require prior testing/approval - call 605-355-3496.

Fees

  • Minimum disposal charge
  • Flat-rate car load
  • Flat-rate SUV load
  • Flat-rate pickup load
  • Mixed waste / construction debris
  • Tires
  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Credit/debit card processing fee

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public. Tipping fees apply to garbage and C&D; recyclables, metals, yard waste and clean fill are free. A 3% fee applies to card payments. Regulated/contaminated materials need prior approval - call 605-355-3496.

Programs & events

  • Free drop-off recycling
  • Curbside collection
  • Household hazardous waste events
  • Compost & recycled-material sales

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to dump at the Rapid City Landfill?

Mixed waste and construction debris are $73/ton with a $10 minimum. For small loads there are flat rates: $10 for a car, $15 for an SUV, and $30 for a pickup load. A 3% fee is added to card payments. Rates are effective July 1, 2026.

What can I recycle for free at the Rapid City Landfill?

Metals, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, household plastics #1-7, aluminum and steel cans, residential yard waste, and clean fill dirt are all accepted free of charge. Only glass bottles qualify - no window or plate glass.

What does it cost to dispose of tires or a mattress?

Tires are $7 each for 17-inch or smaller with no rim, and $15 each if larger than 17 inches or with a rim; loads of six or more tires are charged by weight. Mattresses and box springs are $10 each in any size.

Does the Rapid City Landfill take household hazardous waste?

Household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, batteries and fluorescent bulbs is collected at special HHW events held two to three times per year, not as a daily drop-off. Call 605-355-3496 for the next event date.

What are the landfill hours?

The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Mountain Time), and closed Sundays and certain holidays. The administrative office runs Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Contact & Location

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5555 SD-79, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Rapid City, South Dakota

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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