Recycling Centers in North Platte, NE
Find drop-off recycling locations in North Platte, Nebraska. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
North Platte has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in North Platte: A Local Guide
North Platte, Nebraska — the seat of Lincoln County and a rail hub at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers — is served by four recycling facilities in our directory covering community recyclables, scrap metal, and appliance diversion. The city does not operate a curbside recycling program, so residents rely on drop-off options. For statewide context, see the Nebraska recycling directory.
The easiest free option for everyday recyclables is Keep North Platte Beautiful at 715 S Jeffers St, which maintains seven 24-hour community drop-off trailers across the city accepting plastics #1–#2, mixed paper, cardboard, steel cans, and aluminum cans. Their staffed office (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM) also handles cell phones and ink cartridges. For metal and appliances, Alter Metal Recycling at 1911 S Newberry Rd pays market rates for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including appliances, copper, aluminum, and steel — walk-in drop-off Mon–Fri, no appointment needed.
North Platte Metals, also on S Newberry Access Rd with the same phone number as Alter Metal, appears to be the same scrap facility under an alternate name — call (308) 532-4544 to confirm. A&B Recycling at 398 W 7th St accepts appliances and scrap metal as free drop-off, though hours and contact details were not verified at time of research — confirm before visiting. Residents needing to dispose of large loads or yard waste can also use the North Platte Transfer Station at 3320 W North Lake Rd (Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM).
Recycling resources in neighboring Nebraska communities include Kearney to the east, Grand Island further east along I-80, and Ogallala to the west. Return to the Nebraska state hub for the full statewide directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in North Platte
Does North Platte have free recycling drop-off for cans and plastics?
Yes. Keep North Platte Beautiful operates seven 24-hour community recycling trailers at locations including Adams Middle School, the Senior Center, and Gary's Super Foods. Accepted materials include plastics #1 and #2, mixed paper, cardboard, steel cans, and aluminum cans — all at no charge to residents and non-residents alike.
Where can I sell scrap metal in North Platte, NE?
Alter Metal Recycling at 1911 S Newberry Rd pays market-rate prices by weight for ferrous (iron, steel) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, brass, lead, zinc) metals, appliances, motors, and car bodies. Walk-in drop-off is open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM with no appointment required for personal quantities.
Does North Platte have curbside recycling?
The City of North Platte does not currently operate a city-wide curbside recycling program — residents use drop-off sites. The North Platte Transfer Station at 3320 W North Lake Rd (Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM, 308-535-6710) accepts yard waste, appliances, tires, used oil, and lead-acid batteries, in addition to general trash for transfer.
Where can I recycle old appliances in North Platte?
Both Alter Metal Recycling (Mon–Fri, pays by weight) and A&B Recycling on W 7th St (free drop-off, confirm hours before visiting) accept household appliances. The North Platte Transfer Station also accepts separated appliances for recycling.