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About This Location

City-operated recycling drop-off at 3007 E. 39th St., Kearney, NE 68847. (308) 233-3206.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Newspaper, magazines, mixed office paper, junk mail, phone books
✓ Plastics #1 (PET) — rinsed
✓ Plastics #2 (HDPE) — rinsed
✓ Plastics #4 (LDPE) — rinsed
✓ Plastics #5 (PP) — rinsed
✓ Plastic film bags
✓ Glass bottles and jars (rinsed, lids removed, bagged separately)
✓ Tin and steel cans
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Lead-acid batteries

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Plastics #3, #6, #7
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — use scheduled HHW events or HHW building at 3620 Box Butte Ave
✕ Electronics — check city e-waste scheduled events
✕ Scrap metal — take to Alter Metal Recycling, 4211 E 43rd St Pl

Programs & events

  • Curbside Recycling Pickup — Free 90-gallon blue cart, picked up twice monthly; enroll via City of Kearney Sanitation
  • E-Waste Collection Events — Periodic electronics drop-off events; check cityofkearney.org/1526 for current schedule
  • Household Hazardous Waste — HHW building at 3620 Box Butte Ave; call for drop-off schedule

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the City of Kearney Recycling Center free to use?

Yes. The drop-off recycling center is free for Kearney-area residents. No fee, no appointment, and no ID required — just drive up during Monday–Friday 7 am–4 pm hours.

Where can I recycle in Kearney if I can't come during weekday hours?

The city maintains 24/7 unstaffed drop-off bins at locations including 2900 West 24th St, 4915 2nd Ave, and 3620 Box Butte Ave. You can also sign up for curbside recycling pickup (every other week) by calling (308) 233-3206.

Does the City of Kearney Recycling Center accept televisions or computers?

Not during regular hours. The city holds periodic e-waste collection events for electronics including TVs, computers, and monitors. Check cityofkearney.org/1526 or call (308) 233-3206 for the current event schedule.

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Contact & Location

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Recycling Center, Kearney, NE 68845
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City / State
Kearney, Nebraska

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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