Recycling Centers in Watertown, SD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Watertown, South Dakota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Watertown, 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 Watertown: A Local Guide
Watertown, the county seat of Codington County in northeast South Dakota, is home to two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials—from household paper and plastics to industrial scrap metal. Whether you're cleaning out a garage or running a construction project, both locations on the northwest side of the city offer convenient options during business hours.
Watertown Iron & Metal Co at 600 4th Ave SW has been purchasing scrap since 1949 as part of the TJN Enterprises network. It pays market-based prices for ferrous and non-ferrous metals—steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin, stainless steel, and auto radiators—from residents, contractors, and industrial customers. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and also offers roll-off container service and new steel sales. There is no drop-off fee; sellers receive payment for their materials.
Dependable Sanitation Inc (DSI) at 717 11th St NW operates Watertown's free public recycling drop-off inside its building, keeping materials out of the weather. Labeled indoor containers accept clean corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspaper, rinsed steel and aluminum cans, and #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) plastic bottles. Glass, plastic bags, foam, and wide-mouth tubs are not accepted. DSI is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. No ID or appointment is needed; the drop-off is self-serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Watertown
Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Watertown, SD?
Dependable Sanitation Inc at 717 11th St NW accepts clean corrugated cardboard, office paper, and newspaper at no charge, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. Dirty or greasy cardboard, chipboard, and junk mail are not accepted.
Does Watertown Iron & Metal charge a fee to drop off scrap?
No — Watertown Iron & Metal is a scrap-purchasing yard. They pay you for ferrous and non-ferrous metals at market-based prices. There is no drop-off fee. The yard is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; it is closed weekends.
Can I recycle glass in Watertown?
Neither of the two listed facilities accepts glass. DSI's program specifically excludes glass containers. For glass disposal options in Codington County, contact the City of Watertown Solid Waste Division directly.
What plastics does DSI Watertown accept?
DSI accepts only #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) plastic bottles with screw-on lids—liquid bottles shaped with a neck and cap. Wide-mouth tubs (ice cream buckets, yogurt, butter containers), plastic bags, and foam are not accepted.