Sioux Falls, SD trash pickup schedule
Sioux Falls trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | Residents choose a licensed private hauler Open market: each occupant, owner or manager must hire one of the city-licensed waste haulers (16 listed) for garbage and recycling; there is no single city schedule. City ordinance (Ch. 57) requires garbage pickup at least weekly and recycling at least twice a month; haulers must provide a recycling bin. List of licensed haulers: https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/landfill-and-recycling/haulers2 |
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| How often | Trash at least once a week (city ordinance minimum; actual day/frequency set by your hauler), recycling every other week generally (ordinance minimum: at least twice a month; set by hauler), yard waste weekly when subscribed (at least once a week); may be a different day from trash/recycling345 |
| Set out | by 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, near the street edge without blocking sidewalks or driveways (not in the street)3 |
| Your pickup day | No city schedule; collection day set by your licensed hauler. Ask the city: siouxfalls.gov2 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: No curbside bulk pickup (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Sioux Falls holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Varies by hauler: garbage and recycling are collected by privately hired licensed haulers, so the city publishes no collection holiday schedule; ask your hauler. (The city does publish holiday closures for the landfill and HHW facility - see dropOff.)2 |
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| Facility closures | Landfill closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day; closes 1 p.m. Christmas Eve; open normal hours MLK Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Native American Day, Veterans Day. HHW Facility closed New Year's, MLK, Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day; open Juneteenth, Native American Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve.9 |
No dated list of holidays is published for Sioux Falls; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Sioux Falls
| How it works | No curbside bulk pickup No city bulk pickup; ask your hauler, or take items to the Sioux Falls Regional Landfill (appliances, mattresses, tires accepted for a fee)2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Through your hauler (if offered), or self-haul to the Sioux Falls Regional Landfill2 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Landfill 2026 (five-county residents): mattress or box spring $15 each; appliances/C&D $10 car/minivan, $20 pickup/small trailer; household garbage $11 car, $21 pickup; tires $3 (17 in. or smaller) / $8 larger; one free landfill visit per calendar year8 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Free pass | One free landfill visit (one load) per household each calendar year for residents of Sioux Falls and the five-county region; pass is issued by household address11 |
Recycling in Sioux Falls
| Pickup | every other week generally (ordinance minimum: at least twice a month; set by hauler)4 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart4 |
| Plastics | bottles, tubs and jugs (resin number alone does not make an item recyclable)4 |
Accepted
- Paper & cardboard: boxes, paper packaging, cereal/shoe/frozen food boxes, paper egg cartons, milk & juice cartons, paper cups, newspapers, magazines, office paper, junk mail, paper bags; shredded paper in sealed clear plastic bags4
- Plastic bottles, tubs & jugs (incl. food & cat litter buckets up to 5 gallons; remove spray nozzles/pumps)4
- Metal cans: aluminum cans & bottles, steel food cans, tins, empty aerosol cans; clean foil rolled into a ball4
- Glass jars & bottles (food & beverage)4
Not accepted
- Plastic bags (of any kind), plastic wrapping, batteries, hoses, coat hangers, clothing, fabric, diapers, medical waste, scrap metal, car parts, pots, pans, plant & garden waste, food waste, CDs, cassettes, video tapes; no bagged recyclables4
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | subscription with your hauler (extra fee) or self-haul; not a city service5 |
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| Season | set by hauler (some offer seasonal service or winter suspension); landfill accepts yard debris year-round5 |
| How often | weekly when subscribed (at least once a week); may be a different day from trash/recycling5 |
| Rules | Hauler carts, Kraft brown paper lawn & leaf bags (top folded closed) or own rigid, leak-resistant container with secure lid; no plastic bags; out by 6 a.m.; keep limbs & branches separate from grass and leaves5 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Two free City Christmas tree drop sites open for one week between December and January (five-county residents); real trees and garland only, decorations/lights/stands removed; no artificial or flocked trees. 2026-27 dates not yet published.6 |
| Leaf collection | Free Leaf & Branch Drop Sites (residents of the five-county region, personal vehicles only): Lyon Boulevard (access from W 12th St or W Madison St) and Chambers Street (west of HHW Facility, 1015 E Chambers St); open September 12 through November 29, 2026, Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.; leaves and branches in separate piles, paper bags OK, loads tarped; no plastic bags, stumps, sod, dirt, rubble, garbage. Free compost available.6 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Sioux Falls Regional Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 26750 464th Ave., Hartford, SD 57033 · Map7 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Sunday and major holidays (see holidays.facilityClosures)7 |
| Fees | 2026: household garbage $11 car/minivan, $21 pickup/small trailer, $41/ton larger loads (min $21); yard & wood waste $3/$6/$11 per ton (min $6); appliances/C&D $10/$20/$40 per ton (min $20); mattress/box spring $15; tires $3-$8; single-stream recycling free; one free visit per calendar year for five-county residents; card fee applies since Jan 5, 20267 |
| Who can use it | Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner county rates7 |
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1015 East Chambers Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · Map10 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays10 |
| Fees | free10 |
| Who can use it | Residents of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties (ID required); no businesses, farms, churches or institutions; containers 5 gal or less; also takes electronics10 |
Leaf & Branch Drop Sites (Lyon Boulevard; Chambers Street)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | Lyon Boulevard (from W 12th St or W Madison St); Chambers Street west of 1015 E Chambers St · Map6 |
| Hours | Seasonal: Sept 12-Nov 29, 2026; Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | Residents of the five-county region; no commercial loads6 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | City recycling education / Environmental: 605-367-8280; Sioux Falls Regional Landfill: 605-367-8162; HHW Facility: 605-367-8695 (for pickup questions contact your hauler)4 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | siouxfalls.gov1 |
Sioux Falls trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Sioux Falls?
Trash is collected at least once a week (city ordinance minimum; actual day/frequency set by your hauler). No city schedule; collection day set by your licensed hauler.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Sioux Falls?
No curbside bulk pickup. Through your hauler (if offered), or self-haul to the Sioux Falls Regional Landfill Fees: Landfill 2026 (five-county residents): mattress or box spring $15 each; appliances/C&D $10 car/minivan, $20 pickup/small trailer; household garbage $11 car, $21 pickup; tires $3 (17 in. or smaller) / $8 larger; one free landfill visit per calendar year.
Does Sioux Falls recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Sioux Falls?
call City recycling education / Environmental: 605-367-8280; Sioux Falls Regional Landfill: 605-367-8162; HHW Facility: 605-367-8695 (for pickup questions contact your hauler).
Sources
- 1 Landfill and Recycling (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Selecting Your Waste Hauler (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Residential Garbage Service (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Residential Recycling (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Residential Yard Debris (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Leaf and Branch Drop Sites / Christmas Tree Drop Off (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Sioux Falls Regional Landfill (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Landfill Rates 2026 (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Holiday Schedules - Landfill and HHW Facility (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Household Hazardous Waste Facility (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Annual Free Landfill Pass (City of Sioux Falls)City · siouxfalls.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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