Solid waste disposal facility that buries trash and garbage beneath layers of soil or other cover materials. Sanitary landfills, dump sites, and garbage dumps in Pukwana are regulated by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by South Dakota state environmental departments. Permitting rules determine the Tri-County Landfill design, operations, and allowable waste streams offered to county residents.

Responsible for collection and disposal of garbage and yard waste. The Huron Municipal Transfer Station road is located ¼ mile east of the James River Bridge on 3rd Street. Turn south on the gravel ¼ mile and east ½ mile. Loads which contain loose material must be tarped and tied. All loads brought to the transfer station are subject to inspections to screen out prohibited materials Rubble Site (1901 9th Street S.E.) services: Residences may access the site one a month for free (with a water utility bill and ID). Items not included are; tires, Freon compressors, entire buildings, household garbage, microwaves, televisions, computer monitors, electronics, vacuum cleaners, and any other items as required by state law. Compost is available for purchase Residential garbage collection - Locate your residence on the color-coded collection map to determine the day of your garbage pickup using the color key for the map. Garbage must be bagged and placed inside the brown container so that the lid is closed. Overfilled containers WILL NOT be picked up, please call if you are in need of additional containers. Holiday collection changes please call. Recycling Program - To sign-up for a recycling container (blue with a yellow lid) please call. The recycling guide provides information on what can and cannot be recycled. Yard Waste - To purchase a green yard waste container please call. Yard waste collection runs from May - October. Yard waste can also be disposed of at the rubble site

​The City of Yankton curbside collection provides residential solid waste and recycling pick-up. Christmas Trees: Christmas tree drop-off point for Yankton residents at the parking lot west of the Riverside Park baseball stadium. Christmas trees can also be taken to the Yankton Transfer Station during regular business hours. The Christmas tree drop-off point and the Transfer Station will start accepting trees beginning after December 26. A one-time residential, front curb, pick-up date will be determined in December. City Wide Cleanup: Spring cleaning opportunity, front curb pickup, for residents on the city garbage routes for tree branches, wood products, metal items, and concrete. For information on what items will not be picked up visit the city website. Household Hazardous Waste: Annual collection event accepting a variety of Household Hazardous Waste including cleaning products, household products, paint, shop, hobby, and repair supplies, and yard supplies. For a complete list of accepted items please visit the city website. Transfer Station (Landfill): Solid waste and ruble disposal for Yankton County. Visit website for disposal fee information.

The Public Works Department maintains and oversees the following departments - airport, government buildings, Hydro plant, Sewer, Solid waste, Storm water information, Streets, Snow removal, Water, and Wastewater treatment. Residents of Spearfish needing: Landfill (for disposal of household garbage) - should contact the City of Belle Fourche at 605-892-3530 Residential Recycling - should contact Keiffer Recycling at 605-892-4635 Rubble Site (for disposal of trees/branches, yard waste, furniture, appliances, electronics, etc.) should call the City of Spearfish Public Works main number at 605-642-1333

The 789 acre sanitary landfill and rubble site is located 5 miles west of Sioux Falls on 41st Street and 464th Avenue. Other services available at the landfill include: - Yard waste composting center Free compost - just bring a container and a shovel Major appliance recycling area Tree wood The Sioux Falls Landfill or a citizen's private garbage hauler can answer questions concerning either the yard waste or recycling programs. Free Landfill Pass - Sioux Falls residents receive a free paperless pass for one free trip to the City of Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill. Residents may present a driver's license or state ID card for scanning at the landfill entrance. Pass is limited to one annual free trip to the landfill per household address. Passes are based on zip code which opens program to those living in multi-family units, such as apartment buildings. The pass will allow the addressee to dispose of one load (less than 3 cubic yards or gross vehicle weight less than 10,000 pounds) at the landfill. Residents may not pay an individual to haul your load, as the load will then be considered a contractor or commercial load. All loads must be tarped or tied down to be admitted free. Small branch size debris can be disposed of at the City's 2 Leaf, Grass and Small Branch Drop Off locations which are open Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, May 26, 2024.

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.

The Watertown Regional Landfill accepts and disposes of municipal solid waste. It is located three miles south and one mile east from the junction of Highways 212 and 81. The landfill is closed Sundays and holidays. Provides recycling, yard waste disposal, compost, white goods, Christmas Tree Recycling, and Household Hazardous Waste disposal. Individuals from surrounding counties should call to learn more about rates.

Christmas Trees can be dropped off between Thursday, December 26, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025 (closed on January 1, 2025). The drop locations are: - West Side: 100 N. Lyon Boulevard: Now located behind the Taco Bell on Lyon Boulevard. Access is available: From W. 12th Street to N. Lyon Boulevard From W. Madison Street to N. Lyon Boulevard - East Side: 1015 E. Chambers Street: West of N. Cliff Avenue (by the Hazardous Waste Facility and Street Department, North of Morrell's). Access is available: From N. Drive to E. Ash Street to Chambers Street From N. Cliff Avenue to Chambers Street The driveway just west of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be the only access point. The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill located 5 miles west of Sioux Falls on 41st Street Residents are required to remove any decorations, stands, wire, or plastic bags. Christmas wreaths are not accepted. Commercial vendors and larger loads will not be accepted and must go directly to the Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill.

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.

The Public Works Department consists of several entities such as: Streets and Buildings: snow removal, street sweeping, street lighting, traffic control devices, GIS, city building and equipment maintenance Wastewater: wastewater treatment, storm water drainage, irrigation, and sewer line maintenance Sanitation: residential and commercial garbage service, restricted use rubble site, recycling program, curbside pick up service Special events: city-wide clean up, traffic control, and engineering and contract administration for capital and public improvements Rubble Site: See the Authorized Solid Waste page for information about what items can be taken to the Rubble Site. Many items can be taken to the Rubble Site free of charge (within a standard pickup truck-sized load) with a copy of a current Sturgis utility bill (see the Sanitation Policy for information); including batteries, tires (for a fee), leaves, branches, Christmas trees, etc. Please refer to the Fee Schedule for more details and pricing. The City of Sturgis Rubble Site is classified as restricted use. Certain items may not be accepted at a restricted-use rubble site. Please see the Unauthorized Solid Waste page for more details.