Open to the public. Residents of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties get one free load per household per calendar year (under 1,000 lb net, ID or proof of address required). Loads must be tarped or tied down.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Extra feeTires $3 (17 in or smaller) or $8 (larger); city rules list waste tires as banned from the landfill cell, so confirm before bringing many.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedLarge and hand-held electronics are banned from the landfill; take them to the city HHW facility.
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedFree single-stream recycling containers in the residential drop-off area.
Normal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $41.00 |
| Pickup load | $21.00 |
| Car load | $11.00 |
| household garbage, car or minivan | $11 per visit |
| household garbage, pickup or small trailer (under 3 cu yd / 8,500 lb) | $21 per visit |
| household garbage, larger loads | $41 per ton, $21 minimum per load |
| yard and wood waste, car | $3 per visit |
| yard and wood waste, pickup | $6 per visit |
| appliances or construction debris, car | $10 per visit |
| appliances or construction debris, pickup | $20 per visit |
| mattress or box spring | $15 per piece |
| tire 17 in or smaller | $3 each |
| tire larger than 17 in | $8 each |
| unsecured load | $32 |
Rates are for material from the five-county area and valid through 12/31/2026. Larger loads over 3 cubic yards or 8,500 lb: $41/ton garbage, $11/ton yard waste, $40/ton appliances or construction debris, each with a minimum charge.
Payment: cash, check, card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Open to the public. Residents of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties get one free load per household per calendar year (under 1,000 lb net, ID or proof of address required). Loads must be tarped or tied down.
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: No
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 7:30 am–5:00 pm |
Closed Sundays. Customer vehicles should leave by 5 p.m. See the city holiday schedule. Card payments carry a card service fee (since Jan 5, 2026).
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Hazardous waste
- Oils, gasoline and other petroleum products
- Lead acid batteries
- Regulated medical waste
- Radioactive materials
- Large and hand-held electronics
Free options
One free load per household per calendar year for residents of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties (annual pass). Free compost and free recycling drop-off.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Sioux Falls Regional Landfill ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Landfill Rates ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Annual Free Landfill Pass ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026