Recycling Centers in Mccook, NE
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mccook, Nebraska. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Mccook, Nebraska. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Mccook area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Mccook: A Local Guide
McCook, Nebraska (Red Willow County) is served by two distinct recycling facilities that together cover both municipal recyclables and commercial scrap metal. Whether you need to drop off household cans and cardboard or cash in a load of steel, both sites are located within the city and open weekdays.
The city-operated Transfer Station & Recycling at 1801 W Old U.S. 6 is McCook's official solid-waste and recycling hub, run by the City of McCook. Open Monday–Friday 8 AM–3 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon, it accepts #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum and tin cans, cardboard, newspaper and paper, scrap iron, automotive batteries, and freon-free appliances. Residents with a monthly city trash account pay no extra charge for household goods and brush; construction and demolition debris is accepted at a per-ton fee. Tires, liquid paint, waste oil, and yard waste (April–November) are banned. An after-hours recycling trailer sits on the east side of McCook Community Hospital for cardboard and other recyclables outside station hours.
Booe Machinery & Salvage LLC at 7 Industrial Park Drive is a commercial scrap-metal yard that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals by weight, paying customers market rates on the spot. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–noon and 1–4:30 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Because this is a buy-by-weight operation rather than a free municipal drop-off, it is best suited for loads of steel, iron, or non-ferrous scrap. Prices are not published online; call (308) 777-2027 before hauling to confirm current rates and accepted grades.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mccook
What recyclables does McCook's city Transfer Station accept?
The Transfer Station accepts #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum cans, tin cans, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, scrap iron, automotive batteries, and freon-free appliances. Tires, liquid paint, waste oil, lead, acid batteries, and yard waste (April–November) are banned. Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon.
Does Booe Machinery & Salvage accept household recyclables or charge a fee?
No. Booe Machinery & Salvage is a commercial scrap-metal buyer, not a municipal recycling center. It pays you by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and does not accept household trash, plastics, or hazardous waste. Call (308) 777-2027 for current scrap prices.
Where can I recycle cardboard in McCook outside of station hours?
The City of McCook maintains an after-hours recycling trailer on the east side of McCook Community Hospital, and cardboard drop containers are located at Highland Park and south of the City Auditorium — all available when the Transfer Station is closed.
Is there a charge to drop off at the McCook Transfer Station?
Residents with a monthly city trash account pay no extra charge for household goods and brush. Construction and demolition debris is charged per ton (the Rent-A-Truck program lists approximately $63/ton for C&D; call (308) 345-7049 for the current gate rate). Recycling drop-offs are free.