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Microwave Recycling in Rapid City, SD

Microwaves are recycled at the Rapid City Regional Landfill at no charge; working microwaves 5 years old or less can go to the Habitat ReStore.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Rapid City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Rapid CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Rapid City)Drop-off · 610 E. Omaha Street, Rapid CityOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    610 E. Omaha Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701

    Hours

    Store Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • 5 years old or less, perfect working order, clean.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Rapid City Regional Landfill (City of Rapid City)City service · Pennington CountyOpen to everyoneFree
    How it works

    Regional landfill run by the City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division at 5555 S Hwy 79, Rapid City, SD 57701 (the Census geocoder could not confirm whether this address is inside city limits). Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Non-residents may use it and pay by weight. Rapid City has no curbside pickup for large items, so bulky items go here.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Cross the scale and staff will direct you to the right bin; no need to take it apart.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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South Dakota rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • SDCL 34A-6-67: Landfill waste reduction targets (opens in new tab) · South Dakota Legislature
    • No South Dakota landfill may accept yard waste, lead-acid batteries, waste motor oil or white good appliances for disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SD DANR: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    • DANR summarises the landfill bans in SDCL 34A-6-67 (yard waste, lead-acid batteries, waste motor oil, white goods), in effect since 1995. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rapid City Solid Waste Division: FAQ (opens in new tab) · City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division
    • Non-residents may use the regional landfill and pay by weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rapid City Solid Waste Division: Microwave (opens in new tab) · City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division
    • Microwaves are accepted at the landfill at no charge because the metal is recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Working microwaves should be donated; others go to the landfill since they are not accepted curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cross the scale; staff direct you to the bin; microwaves need not be disassembled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity: Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity
    • Donations can be dropped off at either ReStore or picked up for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free donation pickup covers nine western South Dakota counties including Pennington, Lawrence, Meade and Butte. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwaves must be 5 years old or less and in perfect working order. Checked October 26, 2026.

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