LandfillVerified October 2026

Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF)

Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF) is a landfill in Rapid City, SD, in Pennington County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal and mattresses. It is one of 19 drop-off sites we list in Pennington County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 115,230 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	5165 S Highway 79, Rapid City, SD 57701 Directions
County	Pennington County, SD
Phone	(605) 355-3496
Website	rapidcityrecycles.org
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Closed Sunday. Check the City holiday calendar for holiday closures.
Fees	Flat rate car load $10.00 Flat rate SUV load $15.00 Flat rate pickup load $30.00 Mixed waste (garbage), per ton $73.00 Construction debris, per ton $73.00 Minimum disposal charge $10.00 Tire 17 inch or smaller, no rim $7.00 each Tire larger than 17 inch, no rim $15.00 each Any tire with rim $15.00 each Mattress or box spring, any size $10.00 each Concrete, per ton $10.00 Stumps, per ton $73.00 Landfill rates effective July 1, 2026. Per-ton prices are plus tax. Loads of 6 or more tires are charged by weight. Residential yard waste, clean fill dirt and household recyclables are free.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Operated by a local government agency
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Tires, Scrap metal, Mattresses
Not accepted	liquids, hazardous waste
Payment	card
Operator	City of Rapid City (publicly owned)
Opened	1960

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: rapidcityrecycles.org, rapidcityrecycles.org, rapidcityrecycles.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Pennington County

Rapid City holds a household hazardous waste collection event twice a year at no cost to residents because there is no permanent household hazardous waste facility in the area. Commercial businesses may not use it. The next event is not yet scheduled. Source
Rapid City residents get free landfill disposal during the annual Free Dump / City Wide Cleanup Week (2027 dates not yet announced). Tires and mattresses/box springs are not free, and Freon appliances, liquids and hazardous materials are not accepted. Source

Before you go

Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF)?

5165 S Highway 79, Rapid City, SD 57701. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF)?

Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF) is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, tires, scrap metal and mattresses. Not accepted: liquids and hazardous waste.

Can non-residents use Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF)?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF)?

Flat rate car load: $10.00; Flat rate SUV load: $15.00; Flat rate pickup load: $30.00; Mixed waste (garbage), per ton: $73.00. Landfill rates effective July 1, 2026. Per-ton prices are plus tax. Loads of 6 or more tires are charged by weight. Residential yard waste, clean fill dirt and household recyclables are free.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Rapid City Municipal Recycling Facility (MRF) open?

Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday. Check the City holiday calendar for holiday closures..

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