American Recycling

Recycling Center in Lincoln, Nebraska

📍 5001 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68512
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About This Location

American Recycling is an electronics-recycling facility at 5001 S 16th St in Lincoln, Nebraska — their motto is "if it plugs in, we will take it." The public can drop off e-waste at the south side of the warehouse during business hours, and most items (computers, laptops, monitors, tablets and more) are recycled free; only a few items like tube TVs, CRT monitors, appliances, and Freon units carry a fee. They are R2-certified and offer free data destruction on most drives. It is an e-waste recycler, not a scrap-metal cash buyer or a drop-off for bottles and cans.

What American Recycling Accepts

✓ Computers, laptops, tablets (Recycled free)
✓ Monitors (LCD/flat panel) (LCD monitors $8; newer monitors free)
✓ Electronics that plug in ("If it plugs in, we will take it")
✓ CRT monitors ($10 fee)
✓ Televisions ($50 fee)
✓ Household appliances ($50 fee)
✓ Freon-containing appliances ($50 fee)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances

What they do not accept

This is an electronics recycler. It is not a scrap-metal cash buyer and does not take household recyclables like bottles, cans, or cardboard.

Fees

  • CRT monitors — $10 each
  • Televisions — $50 each
  • LCD monitors — $8 each
  • Household appliances — $50 each
  • Freon items — $50 each
  • Residential pickup — $25 (within Lincoln area)
  • On-site / loose hard-drive data destruction — $5 per drive

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public may drop off e-waste at the south side of the warehouse during business hours. Business pickups are free; residential pickups cost $25.

Programs & events

  • Data destruction

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off electronics for free in Lincoln, NE?

Yes. At American Recycling most electronics — computers, laptops, tablets, and newer monitors — are recycled free. You drop off at the south side of the warehouse during business hours.

Do they charge to recycle a tube (CRT) TV?

Yes. Televisions are $50 each, CRT monitors are $10, LCD monitors $8, and appliances or Freon units $50. Most other electronics are free.

Is American Recycling a scrap-metal buyer?

No. It is an R2-certified electronics recycler. It does not pay cash for scrap metal or take bottles, cans, and cardboard.

Do they destroy data on old hard drives?

Yes. They offer logical wiping and physical destruction; most data destruction is free, with loose or on-site drives at $5 each.

Can they pick up my electronics?

Yes. Business pickups are free; residential pickups within the Lincoln area are about $25, with possible extra fees depending on items.

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Contact & Location

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5001 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68512
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City / State
Lincoln, Nebraska

Opening Hours

Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday 9 AM-5 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday 9 AM-2 PM
Sunday Closed

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