Missouri Valley Recycling
Recycling Center in Vermillion, South Dakota
About This Location
Missouri Valley Recycling Center is a staffed, public drop-off facility at 840 N Crawford Road in Vermillion, South Dakota, operated through the Joint Solid Waste Authority as a cooperative effort of cities and counties in southeastern South Dakota. The facility is open to residents and businesses in Clay, Yankton, and portions of Union County and accepts a broad range of materials including glass (accepted at this main location only), plastics #1 & #2, aluminum and tin cans, corrugated cardboard, all grades of paper, books, scrap metals, and more. The center also houses a Paint Exchange Program and participates in South Dakota's pesticide container recycling program. Drop-off is free for recyclables; market-share price is paid for aluminum cans.
What Missouri Valley Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Plastics #3–#7, electronics, appliances, tires, and other items not listed on the official accepted materials list have not been verified as accepted at this facility and should be directed to the Vermillion/Clay Landfill or other appropriate venues.
Fees
- Standard recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, tin, etc.) — Free
- Aluminum Cans — Market share price PAID to dropper (cash for aluminum cans)
- Household Hazardous Waste collection events (per-vehicle) — $15.00 per car (event-based, not routine drop-off)
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off facility open to residents and businesses. · Service area includes Clay, Yankton, and portions of Union County. The facility is listed as 'Open to All' with no residency proof requirement noted for standard recyclables.
Programs & events
- Paint Exchange Program — The Recycling Center houses a Paint Exchange Program. Good, usable paint and related household materials (thinners, polyurethanes, stains) are accepted and made available free to the public.
- Pesticide Container Recycling Program (SD DANR) — Missouri Valley Recycling Center is an ongoing collection site for triple-rinsed HDPE plastic and steel pesticide containers ≤55 gallons. Call ahead to contact Jim at (605) 677-7076. Open during regular business hours.
- Satellite Drop-off Trailer Network — Satellite trailers are located around the City of Vermillion and accept only basic recyclables (no glass, no cardboard). Available 24/7 at multiple sites including the Vermillion High School parking lot.
- Curbside Recycling Program — Managed by the City of Vermillion Solid Waste Department. Serves single-family and multi-family homes; separate from the drop-off center. Contact the same phone number for details.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is drop-off free at Missouri Valley Recycling Center?
Yes — standard recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, tin, scrap metals) are accepted free of charge. In fact, the facility pays market-share price for aluminum cans. A $15-per-car fee applies only to special household hazardous waste collection events, not routine drop-off.
Is this facility open to everyone, or only Vermillion residents?
It is open to all residents and businesses located in Clay, Yankton, and portions of Union County in southeastern South Dakota. No proof of residency is required for standard recyclable drop-off.
Is glass accepted here? Can I drop it in the satellite trailers around town?
Glass is accepted — but ONLY at the main facility at 840 N Crawford Road. To protect staff from injury, glass must not be placed in any of the satellite drop-off trailers located around Vermillion.
What Saturdays is the center open?
The center is open only on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). It is closed on 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays, and closed every Sunday.
Can I drop off pesticide containers at this location?
Yes. Missouri Valley Recycling Center is a designated ongoing collection site for the South Dakota DANR Pesticide Container Recycling Program. Containers must be triple-rinsed HDPE plastic or steel, 55 gallons or smaller, with caps and labels removed. You must call ahead and speak with Jim at (605) 677-7076 before bringing containers.
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