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Recycling Centers in Lincoln, NE

11 of the 57 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Lincoln are drop-off recycling centers.

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.

  1. firstar fiber

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

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  2. Nebraska Recycles

    17 Gateway Mall, Lincoln, NE 68505

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  3. American Recycling

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

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  4. Green Quest Recycling

    440 J St, Lincoln, NE 68508-2932

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  5. Central States Reprocessing, Llc

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

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  6. Recycling Site

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

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  7. Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction

    4400 W Webster St, Lincoln, NE 68524

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  8. Star City Recycling

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

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  9. A-can Recycling Center

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

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  10. Sullivan Refuse

    1323 Dawes Ave, Lincoln, NE 68521-2349

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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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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.