Household hazardous waste drop-off in Nebraska
In Nebraska, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 6 permanent drop-off sites and 1 collection event or mobile collection in Nebraska, compiled from 7 official sources. Listings cover 7 cities and towns, including Grand Island, Kearney and Lincoln. 4 of 7 were read directly from the agency's page, and 5 of 7 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
7 listings (6 permanent drop-offs, 1 collection event). Coverage for Nebraska is still thin — many cities and counties run hazardous waste programs we haven't listed yet. Check your city or county solid waste page too.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
All listings in Nebraska
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Grand Island Area Clean Community System Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3661 Sky Park Road 2B, Grand Island, NE
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Swap Shop closes at 4:00 p.m. The operator page says the facility is closed on Saturday because of a staffing shortage.
Source: Grand Island Area Clean Community System · checked
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City of Kearney Household Hazardous Waste Building
3620 Box Butte Avenue, Kearney, NE
Hours: Staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The city page also says the drop-off site is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source: City of Kearney · checked
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HazToGo Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center
5101 North 48th Street, Lincoln, NE
Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and the third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. From May through August, Wednesday hours are 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed on federal and city holidays, including November 11, November 27 and December 25, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Remaining 2026 third Saturdays are November 21 and December 19.
Source: Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department · checked
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Red Willow County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
108 West Railroad Service Road, McCook, NE
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.–noon. Do not leave items outside the gate; items must be brought in when the facility is open.
Source: Red Willow County · checked
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City of Norfolk Household Hazardous Waste Facility
610 East Monroe Avenue, Norfolk, NE
Hours: Bring household hazardous waste to the City Transfer Station during normal operating hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Stop at the scale house and fill out a form.
Source: City of Norfolk Solid Waste Division · checked
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North Platte Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
1308 North Sycamore, North Platte, NE
Dates: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Hours: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Source: City of North Platte · checked
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Under The Sink Household Chemicals Disposal Facility
4001 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m., and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:15 p.m., without an appointment. Saturday drop-offs are by appointment only. Remaining 2026 holiday changes include closing Wednesday, November 11; closing November 26–28; shortened hours on December 24 (9:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.); closing December 25; and closing January 1, 2027.
Source: Under The Sink · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for Nebraska: City of Kearney; City of Norfolk Solid Waste Division; City of North Platte; Grand Island Area Clean Community System; Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department; Red Willow County; Under The Sink. How complete is this?