The City of Pierre is notifying residents that an incorrect version of the Free/Discounted Load Coupon for the Pierre Solid Waste Facility was included in the March utility bill.
The coupon was printed on blue paper and lists an expiration date of November 30, 2020. This is not the correct coupon for 2026 and should not be used. The fees listed on the coupon are also no longer current.
The residents should expect to receive their updated 2026 Free/Discounted Load Coupon in the mail within the next month. The Free/Discounted Load Coupon allows Pierre residents to dispose of one pickup load or similar-sized trailer load of waste up to 1,200 pounds at no cost at the Pierre Solid Waste Facility.
Residents enrolled in paperless billing will not receive anything additional in the mail. They are already included on the internal list at the Solid Waste Facility billing office. These customers will simply be able to use the updated 2026 coupon.
Solid Waste Superintendent Val Keller encourages residents to take advantage of the program as they clean out garages, yards, and storage areas.
Important details about the (correct) 2026 free/reduced load coupons:
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The coupon must be presented before dumping at the Pierre Solid Waste Facility, located at 2800 E. Park Street (entrance on Lowell Street).
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Valid for residential use only
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No business, commercial, government, or rental property waste
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No typical household garbage
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No electronic recycling, tires, vehicle batteries, oil, items containing Freon, or other materials not normally accepted
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Expires November 30, 2026
Recycling & Yard Waste Access:
City recycling, tree, and yard waste bins are located behind the gate at the Solid Waste Facility. City residential utility customers may access these bins at no cost using a city-issued access card. Residents can obtain a card by calling 605-773-7434. Those without an access card may access the bins for $3.75 per load.
Recycling bins accept:
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Aluminum
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Tin
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Computer paper and office paper
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Corrugated cardboard
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Newspapers and magazines
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#1 and #2 Plastics
Electronic recycling is available for a fee.
Usable paint and certain household cleaning supplies in their original containers may be dropped off at no charge during normal operating hours. Those will be added to the paint swap and cleaner swap areas that are available to Pierre utility customers, free of charge.
Facility Hours:
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Monday–Friday: 8a.m. to 5p.m.
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Saturday: 9a.m. to 1p.m.
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Holiday hours are posted at cityofpierre.org.
Residents with questions about the Free/Reduced Load Coupon or acceptable materials may contact the Solid Waste Facility at 605-773-7434 or visit cityofpierre.org.
The City appreciates residents’ patience as the corrected coupons are distributed and apologizes for the inconvenience.
With the way the USPS is now, what happens if we never receive the updated coupon?! Maybe the chances of getting the updated coupon would be better if it was sent out in the next bill.