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Recycling Centers in South Dakota

18 of the 138 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in South Dakota are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the South Dakota page.

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Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Sioux Falls 7

  1. SEAM (Secure Enterprise Asset Management Inc)

    705 E 48th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

    Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm

  2. R & T Unit Can Co

    1307 E 39th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  3. Millennium Recycling Inc

    305 E 50th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  4. Seam (secure Enterprise Asset Management, Inc.)

    3101 N 1st Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-0796

  5. Household Hazardous Waste Facility

    801-1125 E Chambers St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

  6. Revolution 4 Recycling Llc

    3511 W Teem Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57107-0250

  7. Sioux Falls Sanitation

    4500 N Hillcrest Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-0580

Rapid City 3

  1. A-1 Auto Recyclers

    7804 S Highway 79, Rapid City, SD 57702

    Buys junk cars
  2. Aggressive Auto Recycling Powered By Langer Industrial

    2019 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701-7831

    Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Buys scrap metal
  3. A Plus Recycling

    Tish Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Sturgis 2

  1. R & N Recycling

    3150 Whitewood Service Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785

  2. Sturgis E-Waste Solutions

    1861 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785

Winner 2

  1. B&B Recycling LLC

    31379 277th St, Winner, SD 57580

  2. Tripp County Recycling Center

    200 E 3rd St, Winner, SD 57580-1806

Aberdeen 1

  1. Stucke Resource Group

    317 1st Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4241

Mitchell 1

  1. Emil's Recycling

    40510 254th St, Mitchell, SD 57301-5412

Volga 1

  1. Dakota Recycling & Transport

    301 Industrial Dr, Volga, SD 57071-2030

Watertown 1

  1. Watertown Iron & Metal Co

    600 4th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201-4127

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across South Dakota. You can browse 18 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in South Dakota. With 18 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.