Rapid City Hosts Free Cleanup Week

City waives landfill fees for residents to dispose of unwanted items April 20-24.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:47pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus cityscape in warm, earthy tones, conceptually representing a community-wide cleanup effort.Rapid City's annual Cleanup Week offers residents a chance to declutter and responsibly dispose of unwanted items, fostering a tidy and sustainable community.Rapid City Today

Rapid City officials have declared April 20-24 as Cleanup Week, offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unwanted items for free at the local landfill. The event is hosted by the city's Solid Waste Division, with regular landfill fees waived during the week, though charges will still apply for oversized or specialty items like mattresses and tires.

Why it matters

Cleanup Week provides an easy and affordable way for Rapid City residents to declutter and responsibly dispose of household items, helping to keep the community clean and tidy. The event also promotes sustainability by diverting waste from the landfill.

The details

During Cleanup Week, Rapid City residents can bring their unwanted items to the local landfill free of charge. However, hazardous materials like paint and appliances containing Freon will not be accepted. Oversized or specialty items like mattresses and tires will still incur a fee.

  • Rapid City Cleanup Week will take place from April 20-24, 2026.

The players

Rapid City Solid Waste Division

The city department responsible for organizing and hosting the Cleanup Week event.

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What’s next

Residents can contact the Rapid City Solid Waste Division for more information about the Cleanup Week event and what items are accepted.

The takeaway

Rapid City's Cleanup Week provides a valuable service to the community by making it easy and affordable for residents to dispose of unwanted items, helping to maintain a clean and sustainable city.