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Recycling in Brookings, SD

The city-run Brookings Regional Landfill at 4101 30th Street, just outside city limits, recycles e-waste ($0.75 per pound), refrigerators, appliances, tires and scrap metal for a fee. The city collects recycling curbside from households in city limits, runs an annual spring bulky item pickup, and holds a free regional household hazardous waste event each year.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • SDCL 34A-6-67: Landfill waste reduction targets (opens in new tab) · South Dakota Legislature
    • Lead-acid batteries may not be landfilled in South Dakota. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SDCL 34A-6-91: Wholesaler or retailer exchange of lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · South Dakota Legislature
    • Every wholesaler or retailer of lead-acid batteries must accept used lead-acid batteries one for one and handle them properly. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Information (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • The landfill serves Brookings County and parts of Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake and Moody counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances go in a separate area; customers need not remove refrigerant. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal is baled and recycled by Dakota Recycling & Transport of Volga. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are recycled by New Deal Tire of Groton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • E-waste recycling is for residents within the landfill service area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste recycling costs $0.75 per pound (effective April 20, 2026); all e-waste is weighed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted e-waste includes laptops and desktops, LCD and CRT monitors, printers, tablets and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Separate e-waste; drop-off is at the electronic storage shed south of the landfill office. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium batteries are not accepted at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-use and lithium-ion batteries can be dropped in a box near the west door of the Brookings East Fire Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • Appliances (stoves, washers, dryers): $49.25 per ton (2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerator or freezer: $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal / scrap iron: $49.25 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: car $4.70, pickup $7.00, truck $14.80, tractor $39.75 each; rims $9.15. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • General Collection Information (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • The city collects garbage, recycling and yard waste from households within city limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • Cardboard boxes and shipping boxes are accepted in single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Labels, tape and staples are OK; items should be free of food and styrofoam. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Spring Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • The city holds Spring Bulky Item Pickup every year for residents on city collection service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only for people living within Brookings city limits; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metals are collected curbside in a separate pile. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators, freezers and other Freon items are not picked up and must be hauled to the landfill (fee). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are not picked up curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since 2026, e-waste is not collected curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event (opens in new tab) · City of Brookings
    • The Solid Waste Division holds an annual HHW Event for residents of the region. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open to residents of Brookings, Deuel, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake and Moody counties; cost free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wet paint, paint thinner and stain are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium and NiCad batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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