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Rapid City, South Dakota

Scrap metal removal
in Rapid City.

Have metal pieces or a scrap pile to clear? Text photos and pickup details for a custom quote. We confirm the material, access, price and scheduling before booking.

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Your pickup, reviewed by our team

Start with a photo.

Text us your scrap metal removal details. We’ll confirm what we can take, the price and the pickup plan.

  • The whole pileA wide photo and a close-up of the material.
  • The approximate amountDimensions, item count or a known weight.
  • Your ZIP code and accessWhere it sits and how we can reach it.
Text photos for a quote

(844) 879-0892 · Prefer to call?

Attach your photos in your messaging app. Your request becomes a booking only after the details are agreed.

From your pile to a plan

  1. 01
    Show us what is there.

    Photos, amount and access.

  2. 02
    Know what is included.

    Scope, preparation and price.

  3. 03
    Agree on the pickup.

    A confirmed plan before you commit.

A plan for your pile

Ready to stop working around that metal pile?

A few light pieces and a pile of heavy metal can look similar in a quick description. Show us what is there so the plan matches your pickup.

Text photos for a quote

Your quote

A quote based on what is actually there.

Send a photo of the whole pile and a close-up of the material. Include its approximate size, your ZIP code and a view of the access.

Loose metal and mixed pieces.

Show each type of material. Different shapes, weights and attached parts can change the handling needed.

Appliances have their own choices.

A complete washer, dryer or refrigerator should use its appliance option when it meets that listing’s scope. Do not book a scrap pile as an appliance.

Confirm before dismantling.

This quote starts with pickup of the material you show. It does not automatically include cutting, demolition, disconnection or indoor carrying.

Ready for pickup

A few details. A clearer answer.

Send these details together so our team can review the material, the amount and the route to it.

Wait for the team to confirm acceptance, preparation, price and timing. Sending photos does not create a booking.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup

  1. Show the material.

    Photograph the whole pile and the different metals or objects in it. Mention sharp pieces, attached parts and any liquids or residue.

  2. Describe the amount.

    Include the approximate dimensions, piece count and any known weights.

  3. Show the pickup access.

    Include the location, ZIP code and a photo of the route from the street to the material. Mention stairs, gates, loading docks or limited access hours.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Scrap metal removal in Rapid City: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

Reviewed · Sources below

Scrap metal

Accepted with preparation

Metals are accepted for recycling at no charge at the Rapid City Landfill, including ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.

City cost & eligibility
No charge. Metals such as ferrous and non-ferrous scrap are accepted for recycling at no charge at the Rapid City Landfill.
When & how
Metal recycling follows landfill scale hours, Monday through Saturday, 7am to 4pm.
Get it ready
Keep metal separated from household trash, remove refrigerant-bearing appliances from the load and watch for sharp edges.
Landfill rates effective July 1, 2026

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

See your pickup preparation

Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

Send photos of your pile for a quote and pickup plan.

Price
Confirm the quote for your exact items before booking.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
Text photos for a quote

City of Rapid City Solid Waste Division

Haul it to the Rapid City Landfill

For furniture, mattresses, appliances, construction debris, tires, metal and other large items that have no curbside route.

Cost & conditions
The gate charges a $10 minimum disposal charge, flat car, sport utility and pickup load rates, or tonnage rates such as $73 per ton for mixed waste and construction debris.
Arrange it
Load the item, drive to 5555 S Hwy 79 and check in at the scale between 7am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday.

Refrigerant-bearing appliances are refused, liquids and hazardous material are not accepted as solid waste, and paint has to be hardened before disposal.

Landfill rates

Taking it somewhere yourself?

Rapid City moves most large items by self-haul. Bring loads to the landfill scale between 7am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday, expect a minimum charge or a flat load rate, and sort out refrigerant-bearing appliances, liquids, hazardous material and unhardened paint before you arrive. Landfill rates effective July 1, 2026Solid Waste Division homeCleanup and free dump period

Landfill self-haul

Rapid City Landfill

5555 S Hwy 79, Rapid City, SD 57701

Household refuse, construction debris, concrete, clean wood and pallets, stumps, mattresses and box springs, tires and metal, cardboard, plastics, glass, cans and residential yard waste for free recycling.

Loads are weighed at the gate with a minimum disposal charge and a three percent processing fee on cards. Refrigerant-bearing appliances, liquids and hazardous material are refused, paint has to be hardened first, and commercial yard waste is billed differently from residential yard waste.

Monday through Saturday, 7am to 4pm. Administration is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm.

From $10 for minimum disposal charge, with flat car loads at $10, sport utility loads at $15 and pickup loads at $30, or tonnage rates such as $73 per ton for mixed waste and construction debris, $10 per ton for concrete, $20 per ton for clean wood and pallets, and $10 each for mattresses and box springs. Open to residents and non-residents. Non-residents pay by weight, and commercial yard waste pays a different tonnage rate.

Check accepted items & visiting details

Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”

Mariella W.Google review

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review
Google5.0 / 5200+ reviewsAcross our profilesTrustpilot4.9 / 5224 reviewsTrustScore

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Scrap metal removal, from your photo request to the pickup plan in Rapid City.

How do I request a scrap metal pickup quote?

Text photos to (844) 879-0892 with your ZIP code, approximate amount and access details. Show the whole pile and a closer view of the material. Our team will confirm the scope, quote and scheduling.

Do you buy scrap metal or pick it up for free?

This is a request for a paid removal quote, not a scrap-buying or free-collection offer. If you want to sell metal, ask a local recycler about its accepted materials and delivery requirements.

How much does scrap metal removal cost?

This service uses a custom quote. Send photos, the approximate amount, your ZIP code and access details. Our team confirms the scope and price before booking; there is no fixed-price catalog item for this pile.

Can you collect it today?

Tell our team your preferred day when you request the quote. Timing depends on the material, amount and access, and is confirmed with your quote. Sending photos does not reserve same-day pickup.

Does Rapid City recycle scrap metal for free?

Yes. The landfill accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling at no charge during scale hours, and it asks that the metal be kept separate from mixed household waste.Official guidance

What should I expect at the Rapid City Landfill gate?

Loads are weighed at the scale, which is open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 4pm, with a minimum charge and either a flat load rate or a tonnage rate. Metal, cardboard, plastics, glass, cans and residential yard waste recycle free.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Let’s get your pickup figured out.

Send photos and your ZIP code. Our team will confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you commit.

Text photos for a quote