Disposal/Recycling Information by Type of Item

Disposal Information by Type of Item

Fees and restrictions may apply. Please call first.

Aluminum Can Buyback Centers

A&J Recycling***

3250 N 20th St. • 402-438-3684

A-Can Recycling

3255 S 10th St. • 402-421-9101

Alter Metal Recycling*

6100 N. 70th St. • 402-476-3306

Capital City Metal Recycling

2120 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-465-5555

Lincoln Metal Recycling

1303 Saunders Ave. • 402-440-3903

Mid-City Recycling

4900 Vine St. • 402-464-5880

Sadoff Iron & Metal Company*

5510/5020 NW 39th St. • 402-470-2510

Scrapy's*

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

*Also takes other scrap metal
***Accepts microwaves

Appliances

Residents may dispose of appliances at the curb, but should contact the waste hauler before doing so. Residents should expect a fee for curbside collection of appliances. Residents may haul appliances to the 48^th Street Transfer Station for a fee of $5/appliance plus gate fee. Metal recyclers often accept appliances.

Alan Mitchell's Appliance

4817 N 56th St., #3 • 402-420-2012

Allen's New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 • 402-467-2455

(washers, dryers, stoves)

Alter Metal Recycling*

6100 N. 70th St. • 402-476-3306

Capital City Metal Recycling

2120 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-465-5555

Hoffman's Appliance

4734 Adams St. • 402-466-6252

Major Appliance

3221 Huntington Ave. • 402-466-1022

Lincoln Metal Recycling

1303 Saunders Ave. • 402-440-3903

N. 48th St. Transfer Station

5101 N. 48th St. • 402-441-7738

Sadoff Iron & Metal Company*

5510/5020 NW 39th St. • 402-470-2510

Scrapy's*

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

*Also takes other scrap metal

Automotive

Antifreeze:

Ask your neighbors or relatives if they need it.

Keep antifreeze away from children and pets since it can be poisonous.

If you are on a city sewer system, pour it down the toilet with excess water - three parts water to one part antifreeze.

Do not pour antifreeze into a septic tank system. If you don't have access to a city sewer system, bring it to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection .

Automobiles

Must have clear title.

Capital City Auto Recyclers

140 W. "P" St. • 402-475-2982

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. • 402-467-3531

Kendle's Auto Salvage

100 W. Sumner St. • 402-477-9702

Olston's Import Auto Salvage

3450 N. 35th Cir. • 402-467-4541

Scrapy's*

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

Star City Auto Salvage

2705 N. 33rd St. • 402-464-7009

Automotive oil:

Automotive oil is prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

DO NOT dump used oil on the ground, in the storm drain, into the street, or in the garbage. Recycling: Oil must be free of contaminants such as gasoline, water, antifreeze, dirt, leaves, debris, and other solids. Drain oil into a container that has a lid and is clearly labeled "used oil". Containers should not hold more than 5 gallons of oil. Locations in Lincoln that accept waste oil are listed below. Call ahead. Never leave oil at a site after hours.

Advance Auto Parts

222 N. 48th St. • 402-465-5556

3100 Cornhusker Highway • 402-465-8188

2101 S. 10th St. • 402-742-0334

3800 Old Cheney Rd., Ste A2 • (402) 420-9860

Capital City Auto Recyclers

140 W "P" St. • 402-475-2982

Countryside Cooperative

305 Main St., Firth •402-791-5837

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. •402-467-3531

Graham Tire

1918 "O" St. • 402-476-6521

2121 Cornhusker Highway • 402-474-2277

6800 "O" St. • 402-467-2555

1401 Cushman Drive • 402-421-1500

H.I.S. Auto Care

7000 Van Dorn • 402-488-8934

North 48th Street Transfer Station

5101 N 48th St. • 402-441-7738

O'Reilly Auto Parts

1525 Cornhusker St. • 402-475-1188

120 "O" St. • 402-475-1166

1201 North 48th St. • 402-466-4663

1101 Arapahoe St. • 402-423-1222

Otte Oil & Propane

3435 Davey Rd., Davey •402-785-2365

T.O. Haas Tire

2400 "O" St. • 402-474-1525

2700 Folkways Blvd. • 402-438-0077

1150 N. 48th St. • 402-467-3561

8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 402-465-5572

7200 S. 27th St. • 402-420-7888

5900 S. 56th St. • 402-420-6900

640 W. "O" St. • 402-434-3434

Wal-Mart

4700 N 27th St. • 402-438-4377

3400 North 85th St. • 402-466-0447

8700 Andermatt Dr. • 402-484-6166

Tires:

Tires are prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

The public can dispose of tires at the North 48^th Street Transfer Station for a fee of $3/tire for cars and light truck tires, $6.50/tire for large truck tires, and $11.50/tire for heavy equipment tires. These fees are in addition to the regular vehicle gate fee. Residents can place tires at the curb. However, haulers will have a separate fee for disposal of tires. Check with your waste hauler before placing tires at the curb. Many tire retailers will dispose of used tires for a fee - check with a dealer. The following businesses will accept used tires for a fee. Call ahead.

Reuse

Don's Used Tires

2141 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-477-4332

Pittman's Tires

3320 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-467-1082

Recycle

Don's Used Tires

2141 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-477-4332

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. • 402-467-3531

Graham Tire

1918 "O" St. • 402-476-6521

2121 Cornhusker Highway • 402-474-2277

6800 "O" St. • 402-467-2555

1401 Cushman Drive • 402-421-1500

Jensen Tire & Auto

5430 Red Rock Lane • 402-328-9250

North 48th Street Transfer Station

5101 N 48th St. • 402-441-8104

Lee Pester Tires

12080 Adams St. • 402-450-0971

Pittman's Tires

3320 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-467-1082

T.O. Haas Tire

2400 "O" St. • 402-474-1525

2700 Folkways Blvd. • 402-438-0077

1150 N. 48th St. • 402-467-3561

8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 402-465-5572

7200 S. 27th St. • 402-420-7888

5900 S. 56th St. • 402-420-6900

640 W. "O" St. • 402-434-3434

Batteries

"Regular" batteries (alkaline, zinc-air) can be placed in your household trash. "Rechargeable" (NiCad), "Button" (mercury, silver, oxide and/or lithium), "Automobile" (lead-acid) and cellular phone batteries contain toxic materials and should be taken to a proper facility for recycling.

Automotive Batteries

Automotive batteries are prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

Many automotive battery retailers accept used ones as trade-in with purchase. Contact dealer. The following locations will also accept automotive batteries:

A-Can Recycling

3255 S. 10th St. • 402-421-9101

Advanced Auto Parts

222 N. 48th St. • 402-465-5556

3100 Cornhusker Highway • 402-465-8188

2101 S. 10th St. • 402-742-0334

3800 Old Cheney Rd., Ste A2 • (402) 420-9860

Allen's New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 2 • 402-467-2455

Alter Metal Recycling

6100 N. 70th St. • 402-476-3306

Capital City Auto Recyclers

140 W. "P" St. • 402-475-2982

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. • 402-467-3531

Graham Tire

1918 "O" St. • 402-476-6521

2121 Cornhusker Highway • 402-474-2277

6201 Artisan Way • 402-261-9251

6800 "O" St. • 402-467-2555

1401 Cushman Drive • 402-421-1500

H.I.S. Auto Care

7000 Van Dorn • 402-488-8934

Interstate All Battery Center

4310 N. 27th St. • 402-474-1991

Jensen Tire & Auto

5430 Red Rock Lane • 402-328-9250

Lincoln Metal Recycling

1303 Saunders Ave. • 402-440-3903

North 48th Street Transfer Station

5101 N. 48th St. • 402-441-7738

Sadoff Iron & Metal Company

5510/5020 NW 39th St. • 402-470-2510

Scrapy's*

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

T.O. Haas Tire

2400 "O" St. • 402-474-1525

2700 Folkways Blvd. • 402-438-0077

1150 N. 48th St. • 402-467-3561

8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 402-465-5572

7200 S. 27th St. • 402-420-7888

5900 S. 56th St. • 402-420-6900

640 W. "O" St. • 402-434-3434

Wal-Mart

4700 N. 27th St. • 402-438-4377

3400 N. 85th St. • 402-466-0447

8700 Andermatt Dr. • 402-484-6166

Button Batteries

Gold Smith Jewelers

5500 Old Cheney Rd. • 402-421-2253

Murphy's QP Do it Best Store**

1554 N 48th St. • 402-466-9852

Sartor Hamann

1150 "O" St. • 402-476-8561

2900 Pine Lake Rd., Ste C • 402-420-2244

The Goldworks

4230 S 33rd St. #200 • 402-488-8217

The Time Shoppe

6450 "O" St. • 402-467-1884

Wal-Mart

3400 North 85th St. • 402-466-0447

4700 N 27th St. • 402-438-4377

8700 Andermatt Dr. • 402-484-6296

Wright's Jewelers

4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. • 402-474-0774

NOTE: "Regular" batteries (alkaline, zinc-air) can be placed in the household trash.

Rechargeable Batteries

Allen's New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 • 402-467-2455

Best Buy

400 N 48th St. • 402-464-1820

Electric Shaver Services

315 S 11th St. • 402-476-1785

Grainger

100 Oakcreek Dr. • 402-476-9014

Cell phone batteries only.

Home Depot

3300 N 27th St. • 402-325-6200

6800 South 70th St. • 402-328-9669

Power tool batteries only.

Interstate All Battery Center

4310 N 27th St. • 402-474-1991

Lincoln True Value

Coddington Ave. & W. "A" St. • 402-435-2120

Lowe's

6101 Apples Way • 402-420-3660

QP Ace Hardware

924 N 70th St. • 402-486-1515

945 S 27th St. • 402-438-5517

3800 Old Cheney Rd (402) • 402-421-1912

RadioShack

5130 N 27th St • 402-438-4772

159 Gateway Mall • 402-467-3301

4848 Van Dorn St, #1 • 402-488-3247

Target

333 N 48th St. • 402-464-8292

5330 S 56th St. • 402-423-0300

8201 S 40th St • 402-420-3540

Total Tools

2611 Kimco Dr. • 402-476-6673

Power tool batteries only.

US Cellular

2662 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-466-8700

Cell phone batteries only.

Wal-Mart

4700 N. 27^th St. • 402-438-4377

Verizon Wireless

5141 "O" St. • 402-465-5611

Cell phone batteries only.

Books

Soft bound books can be recycled at any of the City's drop-off locations in the Mixed Paper recycling bins. For hard bound books, like encyclopedias, remove the hard binding and recycle the pages within the book. Hard bindings cannot be recycled; please dispose of these in your regular trash.

A Novel Idea Bookstore

118 N. 14th St. • 402-475-8663

Bluestem Books

137 S. 9th St. • 402-435-7120

Yellowed Pages Used Books

2719 N. 48th St. • 402-465-8922

Building Materials

EcoStores collects and resells quality, salvageable construction materials, equipment and systems. Many of the products are high-quality and virtually unused. EcoStores features new, unused overstock items from building retailers as well as materials and fixtures collected by deconstruction teams from the Nebraska Center for Sustainable Construction (NCSC). The general public is welcome to donate as well. Donors will get a receipt for tax deductions.

Popular inventory items include doors, windows, wood trim, boards, paneling and flooring; office furniture including desks, dividers and file/storage cabinets; kitchen and bathroom fixtures include sinks, tubs and cabinets; electrical fittings and fixtures include ceiling fans; a wide range of commercial shelving; and many other building and construction-related items.

Connor's Architectural Antiques

1001 "L" St. • 402-435-3338

EcoStores

530 W "P" St. • 402-477-3606

Scherer's Architectural Antiques

9141 S 63rd St. • 402-423-1582

Cell Phones

Reuse:

Voices of Hope

2545 "N" St. • 402-476-2110

Friendship Home

Leave at Eastridge Presbyterian Church

1135 Eastridge Dr. • 402-434-6599

Computer Equipment/Electronics

Computer equipment has more than 1,000 materials, many of which are highly toxic. The cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in some computer monitors contain enough lead to pose health hazards to humans and animals. Circuit boards, batteries, switches/housing, and printed wiring boards contain mercury. Chromium is used as corrosion protection of untreated and galvanized steel plates and as decorative and hardener for steel housing. When these toxic metals accumulate in the environment, they have a high acute and chronic toxic effect on plants, animals, and humans.

50% of a computer is made of plastic, 30% is steel, 10% is aluminum, 10% are boards and miscellaneous wire, 1% is gold. Over 97% of the materials in a computer are recyclable.

There are two options for recycling computer equipment: Reuse or Recycle.

Reuse:

Goodwill Computer and Electronics Store

(working electronics)

5745 "O" St. • 402-486-4939

Recycling:

Households (not businesses) can dispose of computer equipment at the 48^th Street Transfer Station for a fee or in regular trash. However, check with your waste hauler for handling fees.

Businesses must use an electronics recycler or donate usable computer equipment. There are several companies that accept computer waste for a fee.

123 System Solutions

17 Gateway Mall • 402-464-5556

Best Buy

400 N. 48 St. • 402-464-1820

Goodwill Locations

4555 Vine St. • 402-466-3223

1700 S. 17th St. • 402-438-1109

5500 South 56th St., #3 • 402-421-2669

3910 N 27th St. • 402-465-4663

1731 O St. • 402-477-7216

5745 "O" St. • 402-486-4939

Geek to the Rescue

1371 S. 33rd St. • 402-853-0101

Office Depot

333 N. 50 St. • 402-466-3443

6333 Apple Way, Ste. 111 • 402-420-2777

Secure Recyclers***

1060 N. 33rd St. • 402-805-0065

Schrock Innovations

2801 Pine Lake Rd. • 402-423-9595

Scrapy's

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

(towers only)

Staples

4940 "O" St. • 402-467-1118

***Accepts microwaves

Construction & Demolition

Since Lincoln is a growing community, construction and demolition (C & D) debris is a major component of the City's total waste stream. Concrete and asphalt recycling by local firms recycles almost three times the amount of C & D wastes used as beneficial fill by the City.

C & D waste includes concrete rubble, clean soil, brick or similar material. Clean construction and demolition debris may be taken to the 48^th Street Transfer Station for a fee of $4 per ton. A few private contractors do accept concrete and asphalt (and asphalt shingles) that are clean of contaminants, such as scrap metal or dirt, and separated by types. Fees may apply. Call first to make arrangements.

Clean Asphalt and Concrete

Cather Construction

6400 N. 70th St. • 402-464-2113

Constructors, Inc.

6500 N. 70th St. • 402-434-1764

Dobson Brothers Construction

7845 Fletcher Ave. • 402-467-3634 ext 113

Gana Trucking & Excavating

13400 S. 54th St., Roca • 402-794-5000

Pavers LLC

12303 Hwy. 6, Waverly • 402-786-5900

Eyeglasses

Star City Lions

Drop-off boxes located at optometrist offices, Eyeglass World, and Wal-Mart stores

Fire Extinguishers

General Fire & Safety Equipment

2431 Fairfield St. • 402-476-4646

Jacobsen Fire & Equipment Company

140 W. Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-474-4203

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL)

Flourescent bulbs, both tubes and CFLs, are prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

Households should bring their fluorescent bulbs to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day .

Baker Ace Hardware**

801 "N" St. • 402-475-4081

Bishop Heights True Value**

4200 S 27th St. • 402-420-0077

EcoStores Nebraska**

530 W "P" St. • 402-477-3606

Home Depot

3300 N 27th St. • 402-325-6200

6800 South 70th St. • 402-328-9669

Lincoln True Value

Coddington Ave. & W. "A" St. • 402-435-2120

Lowe's

6101 Apples Way • 402-420-3660

Murphy's QP Do it Best Store**

1554 N 48th St. • 402-466-9852

QP Ace Hardware

945 S 27th St. • 402-438-5517

924 N 70th St. • 402-486-1515

1401 Superior St. • 402-742-7004

3800 Old Cheney Rd. • 402-421-1912

Wolfe Ace Hardware**

6118 Havelock Ave. • 402-466-7707

**also accepts fluorescent tubes

Businesses can recycle their fluorescent bulbs with the following companies.

Environmental Compliance Enterprises

402-466-2268

Call for fee information.

Related Links

• Mercury Cleanup and Disposal Information (59 K)

Grocery Bags

The following stores will recycle plastic grocery bags from any grocery store. They recycle ONLY grocery bags!

HyVee

5020 North 27th St. • 402-477-4764

5010 "O" St. • 402-483-7707

2345 North 48th St. • 402-467-5506

1601 N. 84th St. • 402-467-5505

6001 Village Dr. • 402-421-2462

7151 Stacy Ln. • 402-489-4244

Leon's Food Mart

2200 Winthrop Rd. • 402-488-3307

Lowe's

6101 Apples Way • 402-420-3660

Russ's Market

17th & Washington St. • 402-477-1238

66th & "O" St. • 402-466-8111

63rd & Havelock Ave. • 402-464-5804

70th & Van Dorn St. • 402-483-0044

33rd & Hwy. 2 • 402-420-1414

Coddington & West "A" St. • 402-477-6236

Sunmart

1340 W "O" St • 402-476-9794

2600 S 48th St. • 402-483-2809

2145 S 17th St. • 402-435-3276

Super Saver Locations

233 N. 48th St. • 402-464-8552

22662 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-466-7100

5440 S. 56th St. • 402-423-7181

2525 Pine Lake Rd. • 402-420-2000

Wal-Mart

4700 N 27th St. • 402-438-4377

3400 North 85th St. • 402-466-0447

8700 Andermatt Dr. • 402-484-6166

Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids Nebaska Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank

P.O. Box 830731 • 402-467-4837 or 402-488-2260 for pick up

Excess Medication

• Do NOT flush down a sink, toilet or drain.
• Take advantage of a drug "take back" day in your community

To place in household trash:

1. Pour liquid medicine into a sealable plastic bag or container.
2. Crush solid medicine or add water to dissolve and place in bag.
3. Add undesirable substance, like cat litter, used coffee grounds or sawdust to the bag.
4. Seal the bag and place it in your household trash.
5. Remove personal information on the container and recycle.

See nebraskameds.org for more information.

Plastic Pharmacy Bottle Recycling

Remove caps and labels

The Pharmacy

1221 N. Cotner Blvd. • 402-466-7283

Wal-Mart

4700 N 27th St. • 402-438-4377

3400 North 85th St. • 402-466-0447

8700 Andermatt Dr. • 402-484-6166

Multi-material Recycling Sites

Paints

(Latex & Oil)

Liquid paint is prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

Latex paint can be disposed of in your regular trash. However, it must be completely dry before disposing.

• For small quantities (less than 1 inch in bottom), take lids off cans and let paint dry. Discard paint in the trash. Be sure to remove lids from cans so refuse haulers can see that the paint has hardened.
• Large quantities of latex paint can be dried by pouring a 1-inch layer of paint into a plastic lined or cardboard box. When dry, another layer of paint can be poured. Do this until the container is empty. Add an absorbent, such as clay-based cat litter or strips of newspaper, to speed up the process. When dry, this combination of absorbent and paint should be put in a trash bag and placed in the garbage.
• Latex Paint brushes and rollers should be wiped with a paper towel or rag, and then cleaned in the sink. Use ample water to dilute the paint. Put used paper towels in the garbage. If using a disposable brush or roller, let dry, then place in trash.

Oil based paint must be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day .

EcoStores will accept oil and latex paint for a fee and can be reached at 402-477-3606.

Some latex paint can be donated or reused. Check with local charities, schools, and youth programs, such as the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Paint can be used to decorate props for a play, add color to a play room, or coat shelves. Also, each year the Health Department sponsors a Latex Paint Exchange. Good, usable latex paint in quantities of at least ½ can will be accepted. Call 402-441-8021 for more information.

2013 Usable Latex Paint Exchanges

Households can bring labeled cans half full or more of usable paint that has not been frozen and is smooth when stirred. Free paint is available at the exchanges. Paint may be dropped off or purchased from EcoStores during regular store hours. Businesses cannot bring paint, but can get free paint on these days.

Sat. May 18, 2013 & Sat. Sep. 21, 2013

EcoStores Nebraska, 530 West "P" Street

9 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Call 402-477-3606 for details

Pesticides/Herbicides

Leftover Product

Pesticides and herbicides are prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage.

Please bring leftover pesticides and herbicides to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for proper disposal.

Containers

Pesticides and herbicide containers are prohibited from disposal in the landfill and regular garbage unless properly rinsed.

• Instructions for Rinsing Pesticide Containers
• Pesticide Container Recycling Program

Polystyrene Packing Peanuts

The following businesses will reuse clean packing peanuts.

Mail Plus

3201 South St. • 402-434-5315

The Packaging Store

733 Hill St. • 402-474-3922

UPS Stores

2840 S 70th Streets • 402-327-7164

40^th & Old Cheney • 402-423-2273

5100 N. 27^th Street • 402-475-3131

Propane Tanks (15 lbs. or larger)

The following private dealers will accept cylinders. Call ahead to make arrangements and check requirements.

15 lbs. or larger

Lee's Propane Service Inc.

625 West "O" Street • 402-474-3235

Otte Oil & Propane

3435 Davey Rd. • 402-785-2365

Scrap Metal

Scrap metal can be taken to the following locations:

Alter Scrap

525 "N" Street • 402-476-3306

48^th Street Transfer Station

5101 N. 48^th Street • 441-7738

Sadoff Iron & Metal Company

5020 NW 39th St (nonferrous warehouse) • 5510 NW 39th St (ferrous yard) • 402-470-2510

Scrapy's

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

Televisions

TVs contain toxins like chromium, lead, and mercury. When these toxic metals accumulate in the environment, they have a high acute and chronic toxic effect on plants, animals, and humans.

Best Buy

400 N. 48th St. • 402-464-1820

Goodwill Computer and Electronics

5745 "O" St. • 402-486-4939

Scrapy's

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 402-217-9095

Secure Recyclers***

1060 N. 33rd St. • 402-805-0065

***Accepts microwaves

Toner Cartridges

Some businesses offer discounts for recycling old toner cartridges. Refilling is also an option, however, this can void the manufacturer's warranty.

Cartridge World

6900 "O" St. • 402-465-4465

5400 S 56th St. • 402-464-3455

Goodwill Locations

4555 Vine St. • 402-466-3223

1700 S. 17th St. • 402-438-1109

5500 South 56th St., #3 • 402-421-2669

3910 N 27th St. • 402-465-4663

1731 O St. • 402-477-7216

Latsch's

200 Oak Creek Dr. • 402-323-7222

Messiah Lutheran Church & School

1800 S 84th St. • 402-489-3024

Walgreens Locations

1301 "O" St. • 402-476-6898

1701 South St. • 402-435-3271

1404 Superior St. • 402-477-2622

815 N 27th St. • 402-435-5151

4811 "O" St. • 402-489-2232

2502 N 48th St. • 402-466-1424

2600 S 48th St. • 402-483-2834

5701 Village Dr. • 402-421-7119

2630 Pine Lake Rd. • 402-421-0984

7045 "O" St. • 402-484-8222

4000 S 70th St. • 402-489-0338

5500 Red Rock Ln. • 402-421-2122

8300 Northern Lights Dr. • 402-464-8302

Wood Waste

Hofeling Enterprises

2200 S Folsom Court • 402-438-8733