Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in South Dakota
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 5 sites in South Dakota (all from official sources); 3 take brush and branches and 3 offer free compost. 3 of the 5 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 2 are seasonal or event-only. Coverage for South Dakota is still thin — many towns and counties run programs we haven't listed yet, so check your city or county public works page too.
By type: 5 yard waste drop-off, 3 compost pickup, 3 brush & branches.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
By city and county
All listed sites in South Dakota
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Brookings Regional Landfill Yard Waste Drop-Off Area
4101 30th Street, Brookings, SD
Hours: Yard Waste Drop-Off Area open 24/7. Landfill: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:15 PM, Sat 8–11:45 AM (closed Saturdays Dec 1–Mar 31).
Source: City of Brookings – Yard Waste Drop-Off Area · checked 2026-11-09
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Sioux Falls Regional Landfill – Free Compost
26750 464th Avenue, Hartford, SD
Source: City of Sioux Falls – Regional Landfill · checked 2026-11-05
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Mitchell Yard Waste Drop-Off Site – W. 8th Avenue
1400 West 8th Avenue, Mitchell, SD
Hours: Open every day, spring through fall, weather permitting.
Source: City of Mitchell – FAQ (yard waste) · checked 2026-11-09
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Pierre Solid Waste Facility – yard waste and tree drop-off
2800 E. Park Street, Pierre, SD
Hours: Facility Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–1 PM; roll-off containers for yard waste and trees available evenings and weekends.
Source: City of Pierre – Recycling & Yard Waste Drop Off Site · checked 2026-11-09
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Sioux Falls Seasonal Leaf and Branch Drop Site – Chambers Street
1015 East Chambers Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Hours: When open: Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun noon–5 PM (fall 2026 season Sept 12–Nov 29)
Source: City of Sioux Falls – Leaf and Branch Drop Sites (Sept 2026) · checked 2026-11-05
Neighboring states
Sources for South Dakota: City of Brookings – Yard Waste Drop-Off Area; City of Mitchell – FAQ (yard waste); City of Pierre – Recycling & Yard Waste Drop Off Site; City of Sioux Falls – Leaf and Branch Drop Sites (Sept 2026); City of Sioux Falls – Regional Landfill. How complete is this?