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Dell Rapids Free Rubble Site Days Announced for Fall

October 27, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council approved three “Free Rubble Site Days” for the upcoming fall season. The three days will be October 30th (Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM), November 4th (Thursday, 1 PM to 6 PM), and November 6th (Saturday 9AM to 4PM).

A free technology drop off day will not be held this fall. A technology drop off day is being planned for the spring of 2022.

There is still a $10.00 fee for appliances.

As a reminder the rubble site is licensed by the State of South Dakota and is restricted to trees, branches, untreated wood, construction and demolition debris, sheet rock, plaster, concrete, carpet, furniture, mattresses, grass, yard and garden waste and leaves, and large household appliances. Fees are enforced by volume and type of material. This is for Dell Rapids residents only that live within city limits.

Unaccepted items include household waste, cardboard, plastic (of any kind), small electric appliances (TVs, stereo equipment, microwaves), toys, bikes with tires, shingles, asbestos, tires, hazardous materials, and fiberglass.

Please visit the Rubble Site page for a list of accepted materials.

Rubble Site Now Open

April 13, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Rubble Site is now open. The site opened on Saturday, April 11th, and will stay open throughout the season during its regular hours. The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During the regular city council meeting on Monday, April 6th, the Dell Rapids City Council voted to approve two free rubble site days. The first day will be Thursday, May 7th, and the second free day will be Saturday, May 9th.

As a reminder to residents, the Rubble Site is licensed by the State of South Dakota and is restricted to trees, branches, untreated wood, construction and demolition debris, sheet rock, plaster, concrete, carpet, furniture, mattresses, grass, yard and garden waste and leaves, and large household appliances. Fees are enforced by volume and type of material. Unaccepted items include household waste, cardboard, plastic (of any kind), small electric appliances (TVs, stereo equipment, microwaves), toys, and bikes with tires, shingles, asbestos, tires, hazardous materials, and fiberglass. The site is open to Dell Rapids residents only.