Refrigerator Recycling in Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Habitat ReStore accepts donated refrigerators and freezers. Nebraska bans appliances from landfills, and the North 48th Street station sorts appliances for recycling.

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

2 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Lincoln

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LincolnNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
How it works
Book online, set out your refrigerator 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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Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln ReStore (donations)Nonprofit service · LincolnOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln's ReStore, 5601 S. 59th Street, Lincoln (402-464-0010; Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.), takes donations of working appliances, furniture and building materials; donation pickup can be scheduled online. Used mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Recorded as a program because Habitat's pages give no ZIP code for the store.
Cost & rules
- New or gently used items only.
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Before you go

Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.

More about refrigerators and freezers

Nebraska rules

NDEE/DWEE lists refrigerators and freezers among the appliances banned from Nebraska landfills; they must be kept upright. Source: Can I throw this away? (NDEE news release) (opens in new tab)
Freon in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers must be recovered before disposal. Source: Can I throw this away? (NDEE news release) (opens in new tab)

More Nebraska rules (1)

Land disposal of discarded household appliances is prohibited in Nebraska. Source: Nebraska Revised Statute 13-2039: Land disposal of certain solid wastes; prohibited (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (7)

Where this information comes from

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
- NDEE/DWEE lists refrigerators and freezers among the appliances banned from Nebraska landfills; they must be kept upright. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers must be recovered before disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
- Appliances, metals, tires, waste oil and lead-acid batteries must be sorted into designated areas for recycling. 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.
- The ReStore wants new or gently used household goods and building supplies. 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
- Appliances cost $8.25 per unit at Lincoln solid waste facilities (2026). Checked October 26, 2026.

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