Recycling Centers in Yankton, SD
Find drop-off recycling locations in Yankton, South Dakota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Yankton, 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 Yankton: A Local Guide
Yankton, South Dakota — the seat of Yankton County on the Missouri River — currently has one active recycling facility listed for the city. Yankton Metals is a commercial scrap-metal yard that serves both individual residents and businesses looking to turn ferrous and non-ferrous metals into cash.
Yankton Metals (a TJN Enterprises location) operates at 1405 Bill Baggs Road and pays customers by weight for scrap iron and steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tin, auto bodies, semi-trucks, farm implements, lead-acid batteries, and used appliances. This is a scrap-purchase yard — there is no drop-off fee; instead, customers are paid based on current commodity prices. Receiving hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; the yard is closed on weekends. Call (605) 665-3535 with questions about current pricing or large loads.
Note: Recycle-It, LLC — formerly an electronics recycler at 3402 SD-50 — has permanently closed. Its official website posted a shutdown notice stating it was no longer accepting any items, and the site has since gone offline. Residents with electronics or e-waste in the Yankton area should contact the City of Yankton Solid Waste department for current disposal options or check for regional e-waste events.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Yankton
What recycling options are open in Yankton, SD right now?
Yankton Metals at 1405 Bill Baggs Rd is the active option — it buys scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead-acid batteries, auto bodies, and more, Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM. Recycle-It, the former electronics recycler on SD-50, has permanently closed.
Does Yankton Metals pay me, or do I pay them?
Yankton Metals pays you. It is a scrap-purchase yard: you bring in metal-bearing materials and are paid based on current commodity prices per pound or ton. There is no drop-off fee.
Where can I recycle electronics in Yankton now that Recycle-It has closed?
With Recycle-It closed, the best step is to contact the City of Yankton Solid Waste department or watch for regional e-waste collection events. Yankton Metals does not accept electronics or e-waste.
Can I bring a whole vehicle or farm equipment to Yankton Metals?
Yes. Auto bodies (delivered), pickup trucks, semi-trucks, trailers, and farm implements are listed as accepted across TJN Enterprises locations. Call the Yankton yard at (605) 665-3535 ahead of time to confirm pricing and any delivery requirements.