RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid City’s Solid Waste Division is announcing temporary closures of two remote collection sites due to scheduled construction and community events.

Rapid City Landfill 24/7 Site

As construction continues on the new traffic signal at the Rapid City Landfill entrance, the 24/7 yard waste, cardboard, and recycling drop-off site will be temporarily closed during evening construction hours to allow roadway improvements to be completed safely.

The site will be closed from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31 and Monday, August 3. The 24/7 Landfill site will remain open during the day on each of these dates and will close at 4 p.m. before construction activities begin. The site will also remain open throughout the weekend. Rapid City Solid Waste officials indicate the temporary evening closures are necessary to ensure the safety of residents and construction crews.

Fitzgerald Stadium Site

The remote site at Fitzgerald Stadium will be temporarily closed beginning this Sunday, July 26, through Sunday, August 2 to accommodate the American Legion State A Baseball Tournament. Containers will be returned and available for use beginning Monday, August 3.

Alternate Drop-Off Location

During these temporary closures, residents are encouraged to plan their visits before or after the closure periods or utilize the remote collection site located at1117 Nickel Street. The Nickel Street site will remain open and will continue accepting yard waste, cardboard, and recycling throughout the closure periods.

For more information, contact the Rapid City Solid Waste Division at 605-355-3496.