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Recycling Centers in Nebraska

41 of the 297 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Nebraska are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the Nebraska page.

41locations
11cities
297locations statewide

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Omaha 17

  1. Conreco

    4010 D St, Omaha, NE 68107

    Mon: 7:00am - 4:45pm

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Element Recycling

    4918 F St, Omaha, NE 68117

    8:30a – 4:30p Monday – Friday

    Buys scrap metal
  3. We Buy Key Fobs

    7929 Wakeley Plz, Omaha, NE 68114-3677

    Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm CST.

  4. First Star Recycling

    10330 I St, Omaha, NE 68127

  5. DataShield

    4518 F St, Omaha, NE 68117

    Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

  6. Motherboard

    1402 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102

  7. T'S Containers & Recycling Center

    1404 Grace St, Omaha, NE 68110

  8. Cross Electronic Recycling

    5030 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68134-2363

  9. Green Acres Recycling

    3701 Dahlman Ave, Omaha, NE 68107-1567

  10. Downtown Recycling

    1404 Grace St, Omaha, NE 68110

  11. Metech Recycling

    4330 S 102nd St, Omaha, NE 68127

  12. Firstar Fiber

    10330 I St, Omaha, NE 68127

  13. Metro Landscape Materials & Recycling

    6404 S 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117

  14. River City Recycling

    6030 S 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117-2219

  15. Curbside Rewards

    10330 I St Ste 100, Omaha, NE 68127-1009

  16. Spectracom Inc

    6030 S 60th St, Omaha, NE 68117-2219

  17. Electronic Recycling Secure Solutions

    1725 N 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68111-3971

Lincoln 11

  1. Recyclelink

    4600 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504

  2. firstar fiber

    4850 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504-1460

  3. Nebraska Recycles

    17 Gateway Mall, Lincoln, NE 68505

  4. American Recycling

    5001 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68512-1215

  5. Green Quest Recycling

    440 J St, Lincoln, NE 68508-2932

  6. Central States Reprocessing, Llc

    4121 NW 37th St, Lincoln, NE 68524-1921

  7. Recycling Site

    2659 N 47th St, Lincoln, NE 68504-3624

  8. Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction

    4400 W Webster St, Lincoln, NE 68524

  9. Star City Recycling

    141 Harwood Ct Ste 2, Lincoln, NE 68502-1831

  10. A-can Recycling Center

    3255 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68502-4402

  11. Sullivan Refuse

    1323 Dawes Ave, Lincoln, NE 68521-2349

Bellevue 3

  1. DAR PRO Solutions

    14401 S 5th St, Bellevue, NE 68123

  2. Bellevue E-Waste Recycling

    509 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005-5119

  3. Papillion Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

    15705 Harlan Lewis Rd, Bellevue, NE 68123

Grand Island 2

  1. Grand Island Area Clean Community System

    3661 Sky Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801-9153

  2. E-stroyed

    4413 Lincoln Hwy, Grand Island, NE 68801

Norfolk 2

  1. Norfolk Recycling

    1415 S 1st St, Norfolk, NE 68701

  2. Nebraska Electronics Recycling & Disposal

    1400 Square Turn Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68701

Auburn 1

  1. DiRrTy Recycling

    1907 M St, Auburn, NE 68305-2338

Blair 1

  1. Washington County Recycling

    440 S 3rd Ave, Blair, NE 68008-2538

Gretna 1

  1. Gretna Sanitation

    11855 S 216th St Ste 3, Gretna, NE 68028-5993

Holdrege 1

  1. Holdrege Area Recycling

    514 13th St, Holdrege, NE 68949

La Vista 1

  1. Sadoff E-recycling & Data Destruction (non-retail Location)

    12304 Cary Cir, La Vista, NE 68128-5579

Scottsbluff 1

  1. Langer Industrial Service LLC

    417 9th Ave, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Nebraska. You can browse 41 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Nebraska. With 41 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.