Rapid City Landfill

LandfillPublicly ownedRapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota

About this landfill

Rapid City Landfill is a publicly owned landfill in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. It is operated by City of Rapid City, SD. The site opened in 1960 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2033. It took in about 115,230 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 2 of 8 reporting landfills in South Dakota by volume. This landfill also runs a composting operation, so yard waste may be handled separately.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Rapid City Landfill?

We have not verified hours for this landfill yet. Most landfills open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the City of Rapid City, SD website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at Rapid City Landfill?

Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use Rapid City Landfill if I don't live in Pennington County?

Many publicly owned facilities give residents lower rates or limit self-haul to residents. Bring ID showing your address and confirm the rules by phone first.

What is the closest other dump to Rapid City Landfill?

The nearest other facility in our directory is Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska Landfill (landfill), about 72.4 miles away in Dawes County, NE.

Nearest other dumps and transfer stations

Facility	Type	Distance
Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska Landfill Dawes County, NE	Landfill	72.4 mi
Campbell County Landfill No.2 Campbell County, WY	Landfill	116.3 mi
Alliance Disposal Area LF Box Butte County, NE	Landfill	135.0 mi
Gering City Landfill Scotts Bluff County, NE	Landfill	153.7 mi
Pierre Landfill Hughes County, SD	Landfill	156.4 mi
Valentine Area Solid Waste Agency MSW Landfill Cherry County, NE	Landfill	158.7 mi