Yard work done? Book pickup for contractor bags of leaves, grass clippings and small trimmings. Choose your bag count for an exact price. Loose piles need a photo quote.
You have already spent your time clearing the yard. Choose how many contractor bags are going and give the cleanup a finish date, with a price you can see before booking.
Count bags, not branches.
One filled contractor bag is one item. Add the quantity you need.
Know the total now.
The first bag starts the order; every other bag uses the additional-item price.
Follow the pickup.
Choose a day, receive updates and see photos after collection.
Use standard contractor bags for the online price. Every bag must be carryable and weigh 50 lb or less.
Leaves, grass and small trimmings.
Bag the loose material before pickup. Small branches must fit inside the bag without making it unsafe to handle.
A loose pile needs its own plan.
Unbagged brush, branches or yard waste? Text photos and your ZIP code for a custom quote. Do not book a loose yard pile as a number of contractor bags.
Keep dirt and gravel separate.
Neither is included in a contractor bag. Tell our team about soil, rocks, sod or mixed heavy material before booking.
Yard debris removal prices in Rapid City
First item / additional item
Contractor bag$69 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Residents can subscribe to weekly curbside yard waste from May through November, and the remote yard waste sites stay free for residents.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. The remote yard waste sites are free and for residential use only. Curbside yard waste is a separate subscription billed monthly during the season.
When & how
Yard waste season runs May through November with weekly collection on your regular day. From December through April, yard waste goes to the landfill through the transfer station at the entrance, which is open all year.
Get it ready
Use the 95 gallon yard waste container, keep it out by 7am and four feet from other objects, and leave out dirt, rocks and logs.
Put the can out by 7am and at least four feet from mailboxes, vehicles, buildings, garages and poles, and keep it upright with the lid fully closed. Construction waste, tires, yard waste and special waste do not belong in the can.
Yard waste goes in the 95 gallon yard waste container on your collection day, or to a free remote site during the season. It is illegal to place yard waste in the trash or recycling can.
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.
For households inside city limits that want weekly yard waste collection instead of hauling it to a remote site.
Cost & conditions
$15 per month during the May through November season. Accounts inside Rapid City city limits; signing up commits you to the full season, and the container is delivered by the collection crew.
Arrange it
Call the Solid Waste Division to start the service, then set the yard waste container out by 7am on your regular collection day.
The season ends in November, and dirt, rocks and logs are not accepted in the yard waste container.
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.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Rapid City.
How much is bagged yard debris pickup?+
One contractor bag is $69; each additional bag is $20. Select your bag count to see the total. Every bag must be carryable, weigh 50 lb or less, and contain no dirt or gravel.
Can you pick up a loose pile of branches or yard waste?+
Contact our team for a custom quote. Text a photo of the whole pile, its approximate dimensions, your ZIP code and a view of the pickup access. We confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you book.
Can I book regular paper yard bags?+
The online item for this service is a standard contractor bag. If your yard debris is in another kind of bag, send a photo so our team can confirm the right booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
Where does yard waste go in Rapid City?+
Residents can subscribe to weekly curbside yard waste from May through November or use the free remote yard waste sites. Yard waste is refused in the trash and recycling cans, and it goes to the landfill between December and April.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
