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Paint Recycling in Rapid City, SD

Liquid paint must be solidified before it can go to the Rapid City Regional Landfill; usable paint 5 years old or less and at least half full can be donated 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 paint in Rapid City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Rapid CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your paint 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 applyCost not listed
    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

    Paint

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • 5 years old or less and at least half full; labels intact, lid working.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Rapid City Regional Landfill (City of Rapid City)City service · Pennington CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    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
    • Liquid paint is not accepted: solidify it with sawdust, kitty litter, dirt or paint hardener first.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
  2. Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
  3. Ask about quantity limits per visit.
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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: Paint & Primer / Paint Cans (opens in new tab) · City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division
    • Paint must be bulked up or solidified before disposal at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Solidified lead-based paint is accepted in quantities of five gallons or less at a time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city points residents with new, unopened paint to the ReStore. 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.
    • Paint is accepted year-round if 5 years old or less and at least half full. Checked October 26, 2026.

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