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Refrigerator Recycling in Rapid City, SD

The Rapid City Regional Landfill cannot accept refrigerators or freezers, even with the Freon removed. Working units 10 years old or less can be donated to the Habitat ReStore.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Rapid City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Rapid CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your refrigerator 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

    Refrigerators and freezers

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take refrigerators and freezers (1)
  • Rapid City Regional Landfill (City of Rapid City) · Pennington County

Before you go

  1. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
  2. Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
  3. Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.
More about refrigerators and freezers

South Dakota rules

Where this information comes from (8)

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: Freezer / Refrigerator (opens in new tab) · City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division
    • The landfill cannot accept any appliance that contains or contained Freon, even if it was removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city directs refrigerators and freezers to Pacific Steel & Recycling, which charges $30 per appliance. 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.
    • Stoves, washers, dryers and refrigerators must be 10 years old or less and in perfect working order. Checked October 26, 2026.

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