City of Box Elder, SD

10/09/2026

🍂 It’s that time of year! Time to prep for fall Bulk Pickup!

Please have all bulk items curbside by the morning of Monday, October 19. Kieffer will work throughout the community during the week to complete pickups.

Check out the link for all the details on what can and cannot be set out for pickup!
https://www.boxeldersd.gov/media/Public_Works/Bulk%20Waste%20Informational%20Flyer.pdf

10/09/2026

Hey Box Elder - DON'T FORGET! We’re launching our FIRST-EVER Outdoor Halloween Decorating Contest! 🕸️🏆

Think your house has what it takes? Whether your display is cute, creepy, creative, or completely over-the-top, we want to see it!

🏆 Prizes for the Top 3 Homes — including an exclusive “Bragging Rights Live Here” yard sign!

🎃 Registration Opened: October 1st
⏰ Registration Deadline: October 18th
👀 Judging: October 19th & 20th
🏆 Winners Announced: October 21st

You MUST be registered to enter and located within Box Elder city limits. Judging will take place from the street or public sidewalk.

🦇 Ready to haunt the neighborhood? Register here: https://www.boxeldersd.gov/departments/marketing-events/hauntedstreets-outdoorhalloweendecoratingcontest-registrationform

Get creative, have fun, and help us fill Box Elder with Halloween spirit! 🎃👻

10/08/2026

City Hall will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Native Americans’ Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, October 13.

10/08/2026

Just in case you forgot, students have a 4-day weekend coming up!
There will be no school for students on Friday, October 9 (Conference Comp Day), or Monday, October 12, in observance of the Native American Day Holiday.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 13.

10/07/2026

They served our country. We’re proud to honor them here at home.

Heroes Among Us gives our community the opportunity to recognize the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.

Their service. Our gratitude. Their legacy.

📧 [email protected]
Display Period: May 2027 - May 2028
🔗 https://www.boxeldersd.gov/departments/marketing-events/cityofboxeldermilitarybannerprogram

10/07/2026

Think you know the B-1? Get to know the Bone from a different angle! ✈️

10/06/2026

Not Just Any Bridge, but a Bridge to the Future

This morning, we officially opened the new Bennet Road Bridge, a $3.5 million investment in Box Elder’s future.

The project was largely funded through the Bridge Improvement Grant Program (BIG) from the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT).

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, especially Governor Rhoden and his team, the developers, and SDDOT representatives, and for taking the time to help make the bridge opening official.

Here’s to many years of growing connection within our community!

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Heads up, Box Elder! You may see cameras and traffic tube counters placed near several intersections next week, Tuesday through Thursday, as crews collect traffic data.

The equipment will help count daily and peak-hour traffic, providing important information for the design process and future transportation planning.

Traffic data will be collected near:

Radar Hill Road / Hwy 1416
Radar Hill Road / Cheyenne Boulevard
Elk Vale Road / Cheyenne Boulevard
North Lights Boulevard / Cheyenne Boulevard

The cameras and counters are temporary and are being used for traffic data collection.