Program Information

The landfill is located on 450 acres and has operated at this location since 1960. On an average day the landfill receives 450-500 tons of non-hazardous solid waste. In addition to household waste, the landfill receives construction and demolition debris, non-hazardous special wastes, and non-infectious medical waste for disposal. A Subtitle D landfill which can accept anything considered non-hazardous or liquid.

Garbage and Waste:
Accepts all garbage and waste, except for:

• liquids like non solidified paints, stains, week killers, oil etc.
• also can not accept medical waste or anything considered hazardous (ie. anything labeled Dangerous, Combustible, Caution, Flammable etc.) Examples include;antifreeze, fire extinguishers, gas, water/oil mixtures, herbicides, fertilizers, mag-water, full aerosol cans, etc.

Electronics:

• All electronics are directed to Black Hills Eco-Works for recycling. For current fees, contact Black Hills Eco-Works. Rapid City Landfill does have an Eco-Works drop-off site on the citizen campus for computers, laptops, tables, and cell phones for no fee.

Annual events:

• Household Hazardous Waste recycling event, more details available soon.
• Annual City Wide Clean-Up week: TBD

Curbside Recycling:

• Place items in city issued blue recycling bins. Glass, Aluminum, Steel, & Plastic (#1 & 2)

Rapid City Sharps Disposal - Following disposal guidelines listed on the website. Drop off locations include:

• Public Safety Building (300 Kansas City Street) 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday
• City Hall (300 6th Street) 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Landfill Education Center (5165 S. Hwy 79) 7:00am - 3:45pm, Monday - Friday

Yard waste and branches:

• Accepted at the Rapid City Landfill at no charge (residents and businesses), 7:00am - 3:45pm, Monday - Friday

Christmas Tree Remote Disposal sites:

• Open December 26 - January 31. Please bring Christmas trees without plastic bags, ornaments, and lights. Locations include:
  • West Blvd N.
  • Fitzgerald Stadium

Facilities with Christmas Lights Recycling:

• Ace Hardware Stores
• Family Fare Stores
• Boyd's Baken Park Location
• Rapid City Library
• City Hall
• Rapid City Landfill
• Western Dakota Tech

Batteries:

• Regular household alkaline non-rechargeable batteries (size AAA, AA,C, D etc.) can be placed in garbage. If it is rechargeable it is recyclable. Also when there is a recycle battery seal or the abbreviations Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, or PB printed on a battery pack it means the battery can be recycled. Bring rechargeable batteries to drop-off locations:
  • Batteries Plus Bulbs (2060 W. Main) 8:00am - 8:00pm.

Eligibility

Open to all

Disabilities access

Accessible parking, route, entrance, restrooms, and elevator.

Required Documents

Call for information

Application Process

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