Recycle Center

Recycling Center in Lincoln, Nebraska

📍 5042 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
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About This Location

The City of Lincoln's North 48th Street Transfer Station accepts metals, appliances, tires, waste oil, and lead-acid batteries seven days a week — with a co-located free hazardous waste center for residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Scrap metal
✓ Appliances
✓ Tires
✓ Waste oil
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Grass, leaves, and brush (yard waste)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste at this window (use adjacent HazToGo on Wed/Fri/3rd Sat)
✕ Standard curbside recyclables (paper, glass, plastics) — use city curbside or drop-off sites

Fees

  • Car (general waste disposal) — $5.25
  • Pickup/SUV/van (general waste disposal) — $9.75
  • Cargo vehicle or trailer — $18.00
  • HazToGo hazardous waste drop-off (Lincoln/Lancaster County residents) — Free

Programs & events

  • HazToGo – Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center — Free hazardous waste drop-off at 5101 N 48th St for Lincoln and Lancaster County residents. Hours: Wed & Fri 9 AM–1 PM and third Saturday 9 AM–1 PM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off old paint or chemicals at the North 48th Street Transfer Station in Lincoln?

Yes, but not at the main gate — the adjacent HazToGo facility accepts household hazardous waste free for Lincoln and Lancaster County residents. HazToGo is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and the third Saturday of each month, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Is there a fee to drop off recyclables at the Lincoln transfer station on N 48th?

General waste disposal fees apply by vehicle type: $5.25 for a car, $9.75 for a pickup/SUV/van, and $18 for a cargo vehicle or trailer. Specific recyclable materials like metals and tires must be sorted into their designated areas on-site.

What are the Sunday hours at the North 48th Street Transfer Station?

The facility is open Sunday from 6:45 AM to noon.

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Contact & Location

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Address
5042 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
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City / State
Lincoln, Nebraska

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
Tuesday 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
Wednesday 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
Thursday 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
Friday 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
Saturday 6:45 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday 6:45 AM–12:00 PM

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