Recycling in Lancaster County, NE

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Checked October 26, 2026

• North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
  • The North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility is at 5101 North 48th Street; gatehouse 402-441-8104. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Mon-Fri 6:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Sat 6:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 6:45 a.m.-noon; closed six holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The transfer station serves cars, passenger/cargo vehicles and small trailers from Lancaster County customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances, metals, tires, waste oil and lead-acid batteries must be sorted into designated areas for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• This is your guide to saving the planet (City of Lincoln) (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln
  • North 48th Street Waste Transfer Station, 5101 North 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504, serves Lancaster County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city guide lists HazToGo at 5101 North 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68504; it is year-round and no-cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Management Rates, Fees and Other Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities · effective January 1, 2026
  • Small vehicle transfer station rates (2026): car $5.25, passenger vehicle $9.75, cargo vehicle $18.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire fees: car and light truck $5.25 each, large truck $10.50, heavy equipment $18.75, in addition to the vehicle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Loads with appliances, furniture or bagged waste must be tarped, netted or tied, or an uncovered-load charge applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
  • Tires can be recycled at the North 48th Street Transfer Station, limit 9 per customer, $5.25 per car tire plus a vehicle fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Waste Management & Hazardous Materials (HazToGo) (opens in new tab) · Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
  • HazToGo is open Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and the third Saturday each month 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Wednesdays to 6 p.m. May-August); 402-441-8021; 5101 North 48th Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HazToGo serves residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County at no cost for household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, paint thinner/stripper and varnish/stain are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint is not accepted; dry it until solid and put it in the garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics, computers and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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