Microwave Recycling in Kearney, NE

Microwaves are on the list for Kearney's curbside Special Pickup, booked through Sanitation at (308) 233-3206 for a $53 minimum fee.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Kearney

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KearneyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Kearney Special Pickup (bulky items)City service · KearneyKearney residents$53
How it works
Kearney Sanitation Division collects bulky items at the curb by appointment for a minimum fee of $53; call (308) 233-3206 to schedule. Items go out by 8 a.m. on collection day. Tires, household hazardous waste, construction materials and yard waste are not taken.
Cost & rules
Fees
Special Pickup minimum fee $53
- Before you go: Place items at the curb by 8 a.m. on collection day, separate from trash containers.
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Fees
Special Pickup minimum fee	$53

Where this information comes from (6)

Checked October 26, 2026

Nebraska Revised Statute 13-2039: Land disposal of certain solid wastes; prohibited (opens in new tab) · Nebraska Legislature
- Land disposal of discarded household appliances is prohibited in Nebraska. Checked October 26, 2026.
Can I throw this away? (NDEE news release) (opens in new tab) · Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment · effective June 9, 2022
- Some landfills accept appliances separately and may charge a fee, then send them to a recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Kearney: Special Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Kearney
- Kearney Sanitation offers a Special Pickup service for residents' bulky items, with a $53 minimum fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special Pickups are scheduled by calling (308) 233-3206. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special Pickup takes appliances, microwaves, ovens, furniture, mattresses, rolled carpet, exercise equipment, entertainment centers and large electronics or TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be at the curb by 8 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.

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