Special Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, and Electronics

The proper disposal of electronics and hazardous waste, such as paint and chemicals, keeps Sioux Falls safe and clean. The City maintains specific instructions for the disposal of household hazardous waste, needles, pharmaceuticals, and special wastes. Explore the programs below to learn more about safely disposing of special and hazardous waste materials.

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is a permanent drive -through, drop-off location that allows households of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha or Turner Counties to properly dispose of unwanted hazardous and electronics.

Pharmaceutical & Needle Recycling and Disposal

Sioux Falls residents have access to free pharmaceutical and needle disposal service programs.

Business Hazardous Waste Management Program

Learn how area businesses and institutional facilities can access an economical option to dispose of small quantities of hazardous waste.

Special Wastes Disposal Request

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) requires that special waste materials meet the standards set forth in state regulations. Specifically, asbestos containing materials, contaminated soils, and non-hazardous wastes.

Household Hazardous Waste Guide

Computers

computers

Limit 5 per resident per year.

Printers

Printers

Printers go to the HHW facility for free.

Stereos

Stereos

Stereos and radios go to the HHW facility for free.

Battery Chargers

Battery chargers

Battery Chargers and Batteries go to the HHW facility for free.

Phones

Phones

Landline, wireless and cell phones go to the HHW facility for free.

Televisions

Televisions

Limit 5 per resident per year.

Players

Players

Music players of all kinds go to the HHW facility for free.

Microwaves

Microwaves

Microwaves go to the HHW facility for free. Limit 2 per resident per year.

Video Games

Video Games

Video games, controllers and cords go to the HHW facility for free.

Video Equipment

vid equipment

Video players, remotes and cords go to the HHW facility for free.

Cords

cords

Cords for electronics and other items go to the HHW facility for free.

Holiday Lights

Holiday Light

Strings of lights go to the HHW facility for free.

Paint

Paint

Unwanted paint can go to the HHW facility for free. Completely dry latex paint can be disposed in the trash.

Home Care Chemicals

Home Care Chemicals

Never mix chemicals. Chemicals around the home can go to the HHW facility for free.

Cleaners

Cleaners

Never mix cleaners. Cleaners should be closed securely and taken to the HHW facility for free.

Car Chemicals

Car Chemicals

Never mix chemicals. Car chemicals should be closed securely and taken to the HHW facility for free.

Cameras

Cameras

Cameras and memory cards go to the HHW facility for free.

Aerosol Spray

Aerosol Spray

Aerosol sprays and paint go to the HHW facility for free.

Fuels

Fuels

Containers of fuel go to the HHW facility for free.

Mercury

Mercury

Old thermometers or other items with mercury go to the HHW facility for free.

Pool Chemicals

Pool Chemicals

Unused pool chemicals go to the HHW facility for free. Never mix chemicals.

Lawn Chemicals & Pesticides

Lawn Chemicals & Pesticides

Never mix chemicals or pesticides. These items go to the HHW facility for free.

Cooking Oil

Cooking Oil

All types of cooking oil go to the HHW facility for free.

Batteries

Batteries

Batteries of all kinds go to the HHW facility for free.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

Used or unused fire extinguishers can go to the HHW facility for free.

Ammunition

Ammunition

Spent or live ammunition can go to the HHW facility for free.

Fireworks

Fireworks

Unspent fireworks go to the HHW facility for free.

CFL Bulbs

CFL Bulbs

CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs) can be taken to the HHW facility for free. LED, halogen, and incandescent bulbs should go into home garbage. 

 

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