How to get rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Aberdeen, SD

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Bundle brush in pieces 3 feet or shorter for City pickup. Take grass and leaves to the landfill compost area for free.

✓ Last verified: 2026-11-04

Curbside: Brush and tree limbs, yes. Grass and leaves, no. The City lists yard waste as prohibited in garbage.
How to prepare: Cut wood, branches and brush into pieces no longer than 3 feet, bundle them, and set them next to the street or alley on collection day.
Cost / limits: Only limbs less than 8 inches in diameter are collected.
Appointment: No.
Drop-off: Grass, leaves and light garden residue go free to the compost area at the Brown County Landfill. Trees are $40 per ton (2026).
Tip: Cover your load on the way to the landfill. The County also suggests mulching or backyard composting.

Paper yard waste bags — Many cities require paper bags rather than plastic for yard waste pickup.
Twine — Used to bundle branches when your city asks for tied bundles.

Leaves, grass clippings and yard trim can be composted at home instead of thrown out. (www.epa.gov)
Your city or a community program may collect yard waste or have a drop-off site. (www.epa.gov)

Bundle brush in pieces 3 feet or shorter for City pickup. Take grass and leaves to the landfill compost area for free.

Brush and tree limbs, yes. Grass and leaves, no. The City lists yard waste as prohibited in garbage.

Only limbs less than 8 inches in diameter are collected.

No.

Grass, leaves and light garden residue go free to the compost area at the Brown County Landfill. Trees are $40 per ton (2026).

Cover your load on the way to the landfill. The County also suggests mulching or backyard composting.