MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Mitchell’s final compost collection of 2026 will take place Nov. 16–20 for residents using green compost containers or paper compostable yard waste bags, according to a city compost collection notice.
Residents may continue hauling compost to the drop-off site at 1405 W. Eighth Ave. through Sunday, Nov. 29, the final day the site will accept compost this season.
The Mitchell City Landfill will continue accepting compost at no charge. Landfill hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Residents finishing fall yard cleanup should keep the separate deadlines in mind: collection ends the week of Nov. 16–20, while the Eighth Avenue drop-off site remains available through Nov. 29.