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Acceptable items such as grass & leaves, shingles (available to be removed in City limits), tin, wire fencing, white goods (water heater/softener, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, and humidifier), freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers), recycled wood, concrete & dirt, asphalt, and construction debris.

Responsible for the collection and treatment of wastewater generated by residential, commercial, and industrial dischargers before final discharge to the Big Sioux River according to the conditions of the city's SDDENR Surface Water Discharge Permit. The Wastewater Department consists of the collections, operations, laboratory, and industrial pretreatment subdivisions, which operate and maintain the wastewater treatment facility and the sanitary sewer collection system.

Protects property, saves lives, and strengthens community relationships with professionalism, courage, and dedication.

Provides the following services: ​ ​Rental Rehabilitation Program - Up to $25,000 per rental unit; $100,000 maximum per project, depending on equity. Funds may be used to replace roofs, siding, insulation, exterior painting or installing energy efficient windows and doors. Funding may also be used for interior updates. ​Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program - provides financial and technical assistance for housing rehabilitation needs including but not limited to roofs, doors, stairs, painting, insulation, handicap accessibility, windows, electrical, plumbing and furnace replacements. Maintenance repairs are not included in this program. Loan payments are only required when the home is sold or is no longer the primary residence. ​Emergency Mobile Home Repair Program - provides up to $5,000 to help pay for emergency repairs. Maintenance repairs are not included in this program. ​Neighborhood Revitalization Program - designed to remove dilapidated housing structures which are unsafe, and replace with new affordable housing options. New, owner-occupied residential structures constructed and eligible for income qualified households to purchase.

Provides the following: ​Utility Billing of water, wastewater, and solid waste involving setting up accounts, billing, collection and maintenance. also answers questions regarding watering restrictions. ​Payment Processing for Utilities, accounts receivable, sales tax, property tax, grants, special assessment and various other departmental revenues ​Accounts Payable processes all vendor invoices for City departments, submitting a schedule of bills to be approved for payment by the City Commission on the second Monday of each month. Upon Commission approval, checks are printed and released the following Thursday. ​Payroll maintenance, reports, and records are prepared and retained through the Finance Department. ​Data Processing computerizes many operations including utility billing, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, inventory, fixed asset tracking and all accounting records, maintaining the latest in technology while assisting other departments with computer hardware/software problems. ​Records Management collects, organizes and maintains all official City records such as Commission and board meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, grants, and bond documents. ​Financial Management reporting of budgeted and actual receipts and expenses recorded and tracked with various reports generated for the City Commission and departments. Fund investing, establishing reserve funds, and repaying municipal bonds, are required by South Dakota Codified Law and are also an aspect of financial management.

Assists in the resolution of problems when conflicts arise, assure compliance with applicable employment laws, attract, develop, motivate and retain quality employees, promote safety awareness in the workplace, protect the City's monetary resources through effective risk management techniques, and provide a competitive compensation program and employee benefit package in a cost efficient manner.

Dell Rapids City Departments include city hall, city attorney, and law enforcement - through Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office.

Responsible for protecting and serving the citizens of Deadwood. Community Service Officers are responsible for enforcement of various issues such as snow/ice removal.

The City of Sioux Falls owns three municipal golf courses: Elmwood, Prairie Green, and Kuehn Park. The courses are conveniently located and offer a great golf experience for players of all skill levels.

The Landfill Department handles the operation of landfill and collection services. The Brookings Landfill serves parts of six counties that include Brookings, Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody. Also provides license for commercial garbage hauler.

The City of New Underwood uses the commission form of government with a Mayor and four City Council members. There are two wards in the City of New Underwood and two council members are elected for each ward.

Provides shelter when a thunderstorm warming, tornado watch, or tornado warning is issued for Union County. The shelter is located in the pool bathhouse in Bulow Park.

Provides technical building code advice to the City Administrator and Planning and Zoning Commission; administers the permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspection, documentation, and occupancy. Also enforces a variety of codes, including the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electronic Code and local codes relating to nuisance, safety, and zoning.

With over 60 volunteer firefighters, the department is organized into 4 engine companies and 1 aerial ladder company. From these home companies the department also staffs and supports a rescue squad, a dive rescue squad, and has the capability to respond to various technical rescue incidents.

The City of Edgemont has a Rubble site for yard waste. Acceptable items include concrete, tree branches, leaves, and yard clippings. Any residents bringing yard waste in plastic bags must empty them and take the bags with you.

City Administrator

• is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed.

Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management for Aberdeen. EAB has not been found in Aberdeen but the City is currently surveying and monitoring for this insect. Treatment of Ash trees is not recommended at this time. If a tree is suspected to be infested with EAB, please contact the City Forestry Division.

The Sioux Falls Human Relations Office serves the community through:

• Equal Employment Opportunity Promotion: Administers, enforces, and educates the public on equal opportunity in employment with respect to application, hiring, training, apprenticeship, promotion, tenure, up-grading, compensation, layoff, discharge, and any term or condition of employment, including sexual and racial harassment and discrimination in employment based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability.
• Equal Employment / Mediation of Disputes: (Non-enforcement), affirmatively seeks to resolve disputes and to seek agreements between the parties where violations of the Civil Rights Laws are alleged. Both formal and informal mediation and conciliation are available.
• Equal Opportunity Recourse Through Legal Enforcement: Primary authority to apply sanctions against those who discriminate against others because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or disability. Enforcement powers include orders to hire, reinstate, promote, awards of back pay, damages and cease and desist orders.
• Civil Rights Promotion (Legally Mandated): Administers and enforces the Civil Rights Laws under the Code of Ordinances of Sioux Falls Chapter 98.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Provides information and guidance on discrimination related issues as protected by the ADA, including requests for reasonable accommodations and modifications. Fair Housing: Provides education and awareness of fair housing laws and illegal discrimination. Fair Housing does not provide legal advice. Individuals may file a written discrimination complaint with the Human Relations Office if they believe they have been treated unfairly because of their race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, familial status, or disability. Office does not provide legal representation or advice.

Programs and services available at the public library include - books, eBooks, audio books, magazines, DVDs, interlibrary loans, activities for adults, young adults, children, and families, summer reading programs, computers with internet access, genealogy, young adult and children's areas, Karen and Spanish collections, reference desk, Online Card Catalog, On-line full-text reference databases, Color copier, Meeting space, and Used book sales.

Protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Year-round prescription drug take-back site.

The Harrisburg Community Garden is a cooperative effort involving the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service, Harrisburg Park Board, City of Harrisburg, and a dedicated group of volunteers. Gardeners are responsible for planting, maintenance (including weeds and garden paths), harvesting, and end of season clean up. Applications for garden plots will be available starting March 2nd through May 1st of each year.

This department oversees Kuhnert Arboretum, Community Gardens, boulevard trees, park trees, landscape ordinance, municipal trees, and tree insect and disease control.

Supports a variety of programs for all ages, from arts and crafts to sports and camps. Visit the website for a map of parks and walking trails and a chart of the available park amenities. Community Friendship Gardens Garden plots are available for a $34.00 fee, please call for an application and information. Garden Guidelines and Rules: All plots and surrounding areas must be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Plots need to be cleaned up by October 15 of each year so that tilling can be done for the following year. Don't forget to harvest all of your crops. Any fencing must be removed at the end of the season before the City does their tilling. Forestry Tree branches are to be trimmed and cut to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half (13½) feet above the street or alley level to allow ample space for the movement of city maintenance and garbage disposal equipment. All existing hedges and shrubs on the boulevard or parking strips shall be trimmed to a height of thirty inches as measured from the gutter level of the street. Trees shall be planted at a distance (30 feet) apart as determined by the Parks and Recreation Board considering the ultimate size of the variety of tree involved. Please call for a free planting permit and staking the location for boulevard trees. A free tree removal permit is issued by this office if you wish to remove trees or stumps that are located on the boulevard or in an alley area.

A public pool serving the residents of Avon, SD.

Provides the Mayor, City Council, and City officers, employees, and agencies with effective legal representation and opinions on City affairs, and prosecutes violators of the City Code of Ordinances. The City Attorney also performs other services required by law or directed by the Mayor or City Council. The City Attorney's Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.