Recycling Centers in Lincoln, NE

Recycling in Lincoln: A Local Guide

Lincoln, Nebraska has 25 recycling centers and drop-off points listed on this page, ranging from scrap-metal yards to electronics recyclers and the city's free neighborhood drop-off sites. The City of Lincoln, through Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, operates public recycling drop-off sites that accept paper, cardboard, cans and plastics; glass is not taken in curbside bins and must be brought to a city drop-off site. The city recently consolidated its drop-off network into a handful of larger locations to improve efficiency, with current site details posted at recycle.lincoln.ne.gov. For options in other Nebraska cities, see the full Nebraska directory.

Across the Lincoln listings, 2 centers handle electronics, 2 take scrap metal, and others accept tires, batteries and yard waste. Sadoff Iron & Metal Company on West Webster Street takes scrap metal, batteries and electronics and is open to the public, while Precision E-Cycle on Industrial Avenue focuses on public electronics recycling. For mixed loads including scrap metal, tires and yard waste, Uribe Refuse Services serves commercial customers. Confirm accepted items, fees and whether a site is open to residents or businesses before you go.

If a Lincoln center does not accept your material, nearby Nebraska cities offer more choices. Compare recycling options in Omaha (33 centers), Grand Island (5), Kearney (4), Columbus (4) and Norfolk (4). You can also return to the Nebraska state hub to browse other cities and material drop-offs statewide.