City Compost Site
Location: The city Compost site is located at 801 S Prairie Street.
Regular hours of operation (weather permitting): Wednesdays (3-7 pm) and Saturdays (8am -12pm).
Closed on all Holidays and Holiday Weekends
*Closed Saturday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.
*The last day of the season to drop off approved items will be determined at a later time.
*Opens May 6th, 2023.
Weather Permitting: If it is raining or has rained within the past 24 hours the site most likely will be closed. The road leading back to the site gets very muddy and the likelihood of vehicles getting stuck is high. Check the city website for updates on closures.
Proof of Residency: The city compost site is only open to Harrisburg residents: You MUST provide a utility bill showing proof of address to utilize the compost site. If you don’t have a copy of your water bill you may request one at City Hall during regular business hours.
Permitted and acceptable compost items: Leaves and grass.
Permitted and acceptable wood items: Trees, tree branches, and brush
We are NOT permitted to accept: plastic or paper bags (even though they are marketed as compostable/decomposable)
Additional Information: This is a supervised site, so please be aware of the times listed. The opening is contingent on the weather and road conditions at the site. Please check our website prior to coming.
Please Note: The city compost site is only open to Harrisburg residents: You MUST provide a utility bill showing proof of address to utilize the compost site. If you don’t have a copy of your water bill you may request one at City Hall during regular business hours.
Most licensed waste haulers within Harrisburg offer yard waste disposal. Additionally, Mueller Pallets located just outside of Harrisburg near Exit 73 offers free disposal of branches and other used wood products.
Mueller Pallets: http://www.muellerpallets.com/waste.php
Licensed Garbage Services in Harrisburg: https://harrisburgsd.gov/community/housing/
Novak Sanitary 338-7126
Waste Management 906-6036
A-Ok Sanitary 331-1103
Sioux Falls Sanitation 338-8055
Bolte’s Sunrise Sanitation 361-7936
R & S Sanitation 647-5371
Roo's Sanitation 498-1588