Recycling Centers in Ogallala, NE
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ogallala, Nebraska. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Ogallala, Nebraska can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Ogallala: A Local Guide
Ogallala, the seat of Keith County in western Nebraska, is home to two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a broad range of materials — from scrap steel and farm equipment to soft plastics and household chemicals. Residents and contractors in the Panhandle region will find at least one option for nearly any material they need to divert from the landfill.
Alter Metal Recycling – Ogallala, at 5 East E Street, is a public scrap-metal buy-back yard operated by Alter Trading Corporation, a fourth-generation company founded in 1898. The yard purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including aluminum, brass, copper, insulated wire, lead-acid batteries, sheet iron, tin, farm machinery, radiators, and electric motors — and pays competitive market prices with same-day cash payment. There is no drop-off fee; you get paid. Pickup and roll-off container services are also available for commercial accounts. The yard also participates in Alter's company-wide catalytic converter recycling program. Hours have not been confirmed on the official website; call (308) 284-3135 before your visit.
Western Resources Group (WRG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 3305 West H Street, runs a multi-stream source-separated program accepting rigid plastics #1–7, soft and film plastics (via the Hefty ReNew orange bag program), flattened cardboard, clean mixed paper, glass of all colors, aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, electronics, batteries, and used printer cartridges — all free of charge. WRG also accepts household and agricultural hazardous waste during staffed hours for a $2.50-per-pound fee. The facility advertises 24-hour outdoor bin access for standard recyclables but requires a call ahead before any drop-off at (308) 284-7353. Note that WRG cannot accept appliances containing Freon.
Between the two locations, Ogallala residents can handle metals, farm equipment, electronics, plastics, glass, paper, cardboard, and hazardous chemicals without leaving the county. Staffed hours at WRG are reported as Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Alter Metal hours are unconfirmed from the official source — confirm both by phone before your first trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ogallala
Where can I recycle electronics in Ogallala, NE?
Western Resources Group (WRG) at 3305 West H Street accepts electronics in its front-entrance e-waste container — including computers, laptops, tablets, phones, TVs, monitors, printers, chargers, cables, and gaming consoles. Wipe your data before dropping off. Call ahead at (308) 284-7353 to confirm acceptance and current hours before you come.
Does Alter Metal Recycling in Ogallala pay me for my scrap, or do I pay a fee?
Alter Metal pays you. There is no drop-off fee; the yard purchases scrap metals — aluminum, brass, copper, steel, farm machinery, and more — at competitive market prices with same-day payment. Call (308) 284-3135 for a current quote before you haul.
Can I recycle household hazardous waste in Ogallala?
Yes, through WRG. Western Resources Group accepts household and agricultural chemicals — paints, automotive fluids, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and cleaners — for a $2.50-per-pound fee, but only during staffed office hours (reported Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–2:00 PM). This material cannot go in the after-hours drop bins. Call (308) 284-7353 first.
Is WRG free to use for standard recyclables?
Yes. Plastics, cardboard, paper, glass, cans, electronics, and batteries are all accepted free of charge at WRG. Only hazardous-waste disposal carries a fee ($2.50/lb). Soft and film plastics require the Hefty ReNew orange bag, available for purchase at the WRG office.