Transfer station

Pierre Solid Waste Facility

2800 E. Park St., Pierre, SD 57501

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: City of Pierre
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Not listed. Businesses: Residency rules are not stated. Items other than yard waste, trees and recyclables cross the scale for payment. Commercial electronics must be recycled.
Phone: 605-773-7434

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Refrigerators and freezers

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

Freon must be removed by a certified person, with a signed form from the removal service.

Couches

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)

Rechargeable batteries must be under 30 watts.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Usable paint only (paint swap).

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Corrugated cardboard only; no food, beer or soda boxes or waxed cardboard.
After-hours roll-off bins need an access key or credit card payment.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Pierre: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Pierre
- The Pierre Solid Waste Facility is at 2800 E. Park St., Pierre, SD 57501; Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-1. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Solid Waste Superintendent: 605.773.7434. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Pierre: Solid Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Pierre
- Everything except yard waste, trees and recyclables must cross the scale to pay and get dumping directions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-Freon appliances such as stoves, microwaves and water heaters are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and freezers are accepted only if a certified person removed the Freon and a signed form from the removal service comes with the appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture such as couches, recliners and beds is accepted as large items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal items are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Roll-off bins for recyclables at 2800 East Park need an access key or credit card payment. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Pierre: Recyclables (opens in new tab) · City of Pierre
- Residential electronics can be recycled at the Solid Waste Facility; if put in household trash they are not recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rechargeable batteries under 30 watts are recycled at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Alkaline AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt batteries are recycled at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility runs a paint swap: drop off usable paint or take donated paint, with no fee either way. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off bins take corrugated cardboard, but not food, beer or soda boxes or waxed cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.

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