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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.

Free Spring Rubble Site Days Nearing

April 27, 2018 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The free rubble site days for this spring are nearing in Dell Rapids. The Dell Rapids City Council approved May 3rd (Thursday), May 5th (Saturday), and May 12th (Saturday) as the three free days for the rubble site.

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. Dell Rapids residents only.

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, fiberglass.

First Electronic Recycling Day a Success

November 9, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids residents were able to bring electronics for recycling to the city rubble site in coordination with the free rubble site day on Saturday, October 29th. Some of the items that were able to be brought were televisions, computers, monitors, printers, VCR/DVD/CD players, camcorders, and telephones.

City Administrator Justin Weiland gave a report of what was brought to the rubble site to the Dell Rapids City Council during the regular meeting on Monday, November 7th. The rubble site received 63 televisions, eight microwaves, 18 DVD/VCR players, nine printers, six stereos, 33 CRTs TVs or monitors, six phones, and 23 miscellaneous items.

“It was good. The organization that we worked with out of Sioux Falls was really helpful. They actually sent a guy out there and had him out there all day helping direct traffic and help take the items. All it took from the city’s point was to drive down and pick up the boxes and took two trips to take the items back,” said Weiland.

The city worked with the Household Hazardous Waste Facility out of Sioux Falls to make this possible. Weiland mentioned that he hasn’t followed up with them yet since the event, but will ask if this is something that could be done again in Dell Rapids in the future.