South Dakota
Landfill
Watertown landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Watertown Regional Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public and haulers; waste from outside the service area pays a surcharge. Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted (card user fee applies). Access to the landfill cell is limited to hydraulic or electric tipping trailers and full-eject vehicles; hand-unloaded loads go to the public self-haul containers.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (gate closes promptly at 4:00 p.m.)
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Municipal solid waste, C&D and contaminated soil | $60 per ton |
| Commercial waste from outside the service area | $76 per ton (manual); fees page lists an extra $16 per ton plus tax |
| Electronic waste | $60 per ton on the fees page; $35 per ton in the 2026 manual |
| Asbestos-containing materials | $120 per ton |
| Tree waste, clean wood | $35 per ton |
| White goods / appliances | $35 per ton |
| Appliances with refrigerant (CFC) | $15 each plus tipping fee |
| Mattress or box spring | $15 each plus tipping fee |
| Yard waste | No charge for residents; $35 per ton commercial |
| Compost | Free for residents up to 2 tons a year with utility bill; otherwise $20 per ton plus tax; loading $25 |
| Minimum charge | $10.00 per transaction |
| Unsecured load | Double tipping fee, $30 minimum |
Hazardous waste
No household hazardous waste, tires, waste oil, liquids, untreated medical waste, or lead acid, dry cell or lithium batteries at the landfill. The city holds one free household hazardous waste event a year at the Wastewater Treatment Facility (2026: tentatively Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.-noon; households only).
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and holidays (the city does not list which holidays; call 605-882-6219).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Source conflict: the city fees page lists e-waste at $60 per ton and a 2.75% card fee; the 2026 Refuse and Recycling Manual lists e-waste at $35 per ton and a 3.5% card fee. The manual also gives the 2026 HHW event as April 25 in one place and April 26 in another.
- Located 3 miles south and 1 mile east of the junction of Highways 212 and 81.
- A hard hat and hi-visibility vest are required in the landfill cell; PPE is sold on site.
- Refrigerators and freezers must have doors and contents removed. Loads stay secured until weighed in. Scavenging is prohibited.
- Small amounts of latex paint can be dried with floor dry or cat litter and thrown away; no oil-based paint.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.