Recycling Centers in Scottsbluff, NE
Find drop-off recycling locations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Scottsbluff has 3 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 Scottsbluff: A Local Guide
Scottsbluff, Nebraska — seat of Scotts Bluff County in the western Panhandle — has a small but functional recycling network anchored by two scrap-focused operations and one phone-buyback kiosk. The city sits along the North Platte River and serves as the regional hub for the surrounding agricultural and ranching communities.
The largest recycling operation in the city is Langer Industrial LLC at 417 9th Ave, a family-owned metal recycler with over 25 years in the business. Langer buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap — iron, steel, aluminum, copper — and pays on the spot by weight. They also offer commercial tire recycling (tire-derived fuel), roll-off containers, and logistics services for industrial customers. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM.
Scottsbluff Recycling at 9 E 12th St accepts scrap metal alongside cardboard, #2 HDPE plastic containers, and newspapers. The facility serves both residential and commercial customers. Hours have been inconsistently reported across directories — call 308-635-7668 before making a trip to confirm current availability.
For used phones and tablets, the ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart at 3322 Ave I offers instant cash for iPhones, Android smartphones, iPods, and tablets. No appointment is needed, but a state-issued photo ID is required. Hours follow Walmart's schedule (Mon–Sat 7 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM). This is a phone-buyback kiosk, not a general recycling drop-off.
For household hazardous waste and e-waste beyond phone drop-offs, Scottsbluff residents should check with the City of Scottsbluff or Scotts Bluff County for periodic collection events. Neighboring communities include Gering, Terrytown, and Mitchell. Other Nebraska recycling resources are available statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Scottsbluff
Where can I sell scrap metal in Scottsbluff, NE?
Two options: Langer Industrial at 417 9th Ave (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, 308-635-0034) buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals with on-the-spot payment. Scottsbluff Recycling at 9 E 12th St also accepts scrap metal — call 308-635-7668 for current hours.
Where can I recycle an old phone or tablet in Scottsbluff?
The ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart at 3322 Ave I accepts iPhones, Android phones, iPods, and tablets and pays instant cash. Bring a state-issued photo ID. Open Mon–Sat 7 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM.
Does Langer Industrial accept aluminum cans from households in Scottsbluff?
Langer Industrial is primarily a commercial scrap yard focused on larger quantities of ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Call them at 308-635-0034 to confirm whether small-quantity residential aluminum is accepted at the 417 9th Ave location.
Where do Scottsbluff residents take household hazardous waste or e-waste?
The ecoATM at Walmart handles phones and tablets, but for TVs, computers, and household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, batteries), check with the City of Scottsbluff Public Works or Scotts Bluff County for scheduled collection events — those are not consistently available at a permanent facility in the city.