Recycling in Lincoln, NE

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• 2026 Scrap Tire Cleanup Events Funded by DWEE's Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant Program (opens in new tab) · Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment · effective June 3, 2026
  • For 2026 DWEE funded 32 scrap tire cleanup events across 36 counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Events are organized by the grant recipients; questions about a specific event go to that applicant. Checked October 26, 2026.
• $9.8 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants (opens in new tab) · Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment
  • Scrap tire grants are funded by a $1 fee on new tires; 2025 grants funded 22 scrap tire cleanup events. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recycling - Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
  • Residents can take recyclables to the city's recyclables collection sites for no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
  • Cardboard goes in the cardboard container at the public recyclables collection sites; flatten boxes and remove packaging. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat ReStore - Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln
  • Accepted appliances: refrigerators, ranges, washers, dryers and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted furniture: couches, dining sets, dressers, bookshelves, end tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore wants new or gently used household goods and building supplies. Checked October 26, 2026.

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