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Solid Waste Landfill Garbage Collection

Q: When is the sanitary landfill open?
.......A: The landfill is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.

Q: Who do I call to request a different sized garbage can?
.......A: Call the Solid Waste Collections Division at 394-4151.

Q: Does the City pick up tree branches from my property?
.......A: No, the City has four (4) locations throughout the city where tree branches, etc can be dropped off at.The landfill at the Rapid City landfill at 5555 S. Hwy 79 and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, is one location. Fitzgerald Stadium, Canyon Lake Dr. and Sheridan Lake Rd.; on Fairmont Blvd. just west of Hwy 79. and on Gold Street and near Anamosa St. and I-190. Call 394-3496 for more details or visit the Solid Waste web site @ www.rcgov.org.