InterLinc: Disposal/Recycling Information by Type of Item

Disposal Information by Type of Item

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Appliances ~ Automotive ~ Batteries ~ Books ~ Building Materials ~ Computer Equipment ~ Construction and Demolition ~ Fire Extinguishers ~ Fluorescent Bulbs/CFLs ~ Grocery Bags ~ Paints ~ Pesticides/Herbicides ~ Polystyrene Packing Peanuts ~ Propane Tanks ~ Scrap Metal ~ Televisions ~ Toner Cartridges ~ Wood Waste

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: 2816 N 48th St.; 420-2012; Pickup available.
Alter Scrap: 525 'N' St. • 476-3306; No microwaves.
Hoffman Furniture/Appliance: 4734 Adams St. • 466-6252; Pickup available. Fees for appliances with freon.
Major Appliance: 3221 Huntington Avenue • 466-1022; Call before drop-off. Fee charged for appliances containing Freon.; North 48th St. Transfer Station; 5101 N 48th St. • 441-8104
Scrapy's: 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. • 217-9095; No computers, microwaves or televisions.

Automotive

Antifreeze:

Disposal option: Antifreeze can be poured down the sanitary sewer (not in septic tanks, waste lagoons, or storm drains). Dilute antifreeze with at least 3 gallons of water per gallon or partial gallon of antifreeze. Do not dispose of more than 10 gallons of water and antifreeze per day. Sites listed under oil collection may also take antifreeze. Please call ahead.

Automobiles

Must have clear title. Call for more information.

Capital City Auto Recyclers: 140 W 'P' St. • 475-2982; 1990 and newer.
Four Brothers Auto Salvage: 5440 N 70th St. • 467-3531
Kendle's Auto Salvage: 100 W Sumner St. • 477-9702
Olston's Import Auto Salvage: 3450 N 35th Cir. • 467-4541
Singer Auto Parts: 2035 Yolande Ave. • 477-3707
Star City Auto Salvage: 2705 N 33rd St. • 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.

Advanced Auto Parts: 222 N. 48th St. • 465-5556; 3100 Cornhusker Highway • 465-8188; 2101 S. 10th St. • 742-0334
Capital City Auto Recyclers: 140 W 'P' St. • 475-2982
Countryside Cooperative: 305 Main St, Hallam • 791-5837; By appointment only.
Four Brothers Auto Salvage: 5440 N 70th St. • 467-3531
Graham Tire: 1918 'O' St. • 476-6521; 2121 Cornhusker Highway • 474-2277; 6800 'O' St. • 467-2555; 1401 Cushman Drive • 421-1500
North 48th Street Transfer Station: 5101 N 48th St. • 441-8104; Vehicles with other waste will be assessed a fee.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: 1525 Cornhusker St. • 475-1188; 120 'O' St. • 475-1166; 1201 North 48th St. • 466-4663; 1101 Arapahoe St. • 423-1222
Otte Oil & Propane: 3435 Davey Rd., Davey • 785-2365
Texaco Xpress Lube Stations: 2615 Fairfield St. • 435-6600; 5111 'O' St. • 489-6354; 4800 Old Cheney Rd. • 421-9294
T.O. Haas Tire: 27th & Folkways Blvd • 438-0077; 27th & Pine Lake Rd • 420-7888; 24th & 'O' St • 474-1525; 5900 S 56th St. • 420-6900; 640 W 'O' St • 434-3434; 1150 N 48th St. • 467-3561; 8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 465-5572

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.

Don's Used Tires: 2141 Cornhusker Hwy. • 477-4332
Graham Tire: 1918 'O' St. • 476-6521; 2121 Cornhusker Highway • 474-2277; 6800 'O' St. • 467-2555; 1401 Cushman Drive • 421-1500
North 48th Street Transfer Station: 5101 N 48th St. • 441-8104
Pittman's Tires: • 467-1082
T.O. Haas Tire: 27th & Folkways Blvd • 438-0077; 27th & Pine Lake Rd • 420-7888; 24th & 'O' St • 474-1525; 5900 S 56th St. • 420-6900; 640 W 'O' St • 434-3434; 1150 N 48th St. • 467-3561; 8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 465-5572

No more than 10 tires will be accepted per load. A disposal fee is charged.

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:

Advanced Auto Parts: 222 N. 48th St. • 465-5556; 3100 Cornhusker Highway • 465-8188; 2101 S. 10th St. • 742-0334
Allen's New & Used Batteries: 3320 Cleveland Ave #2 • 467-2455
Capital City Auto Recyclers: 140 W 'P' St. • 475-2982
Four Brothers Auto Salvage: 5440 N 70th St. • 467-3531
Graham Tire: 1918 'O' St. • 476-6521; 2121 Cornhusker Highway • 474-2277; 6800 'O' St. • 467-2555; 1401 Cushman Drive • 421-1500
Interstate All Battery Center: 4310 N 27th St. • 474-1991; Fee assessed for large quantities
North 48th Street Transfer Station: 5101 N 48th St. • 441-8104; Accepts lead-acid batteries.
Disposal fees apply.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: 1525 Cornhusker St. • 475-1188; 120 'O' St. • 475-1166; 1201 North 48th St. • 466-4663; 1101 Arapahoe St. • 423-1222
T.O. Haas Tire Stations: 27th & Folkways Blvd • 438-0077; 27th & Pine Lake Rd • 420-7888; 24th & 'O' St • 474-1525; 5900 S 56th St. • 420-6900; 640 W 'O' St • 434-3434; 1150 N 48th St. • 467-3561; 8300 Dawson Creek Bay • 465-5572
Wal-Mart: 4700 N 27th St. • 438-4377; 3400 North 85th St. • 466-0447; 8700 Andermatt Dr. • 484-6166

Button Batteries

Fred Wilson Jewelers: 100 N 12th St. #101 • 475-2474
Sartor Hamann: 12th and 'O' St. • 476-8561; 27th and Pine Lake Rd. • 420-2244
The Gold Smith: 3227 S 13th St. • 421-2253
The Goldworks: 4230 S 33rd St. #200 • 488-8217
The Time Shoppe: 6450 O St. #6 • 467-1884
Wal-Mart: 3400 North 85th St. • 466-0447; 4700 N 27th St. • 438-4377; 8700 Andermatt Dr. • 484-6296
Wright's Jewelers: 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. #100 • 474-0774; 144 N 13th St. • 474-0774

Cellular Phone Batteries

Alltel Cellular: 1440 'M' St.; Cotner & O' St.; 48^th & Old Cheney Rd.; 26^th & Superior
Wal-Mart: 4700 N. 27^th St.
Cellular One: North 48^th Centro Plaza • 466-1400; Westfield Mall • 466-0700; 29^th & Pine Lake Rd • 421-8400; 4451 N. 26^th St., Ste. 700 • 438-3939

Rechargeable Batteries

Interstate All Battery Center: 4310 N 27th St. • 474-1991
Home Depot: 3300 N 27th St. • 325-6200; 6800 South 70th St. • 328-9669; Collection bin near entrance.

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.

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.

EcoStores: 530 W 'P' St. • 477-3606

Computer Equipment

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:

Catholic Schools: 488-2040 ext. 323; Requirements: P4; 256 MB; flat screen
Lincoln Action Program: 210 'O' St. • 471-4515; www.lincoln-action.org; Accepts all computers, Pentium or newer.

Recycling:

Some computer equipment (CPUs, keyboards, etc.) and monitors can be recycled. Contact the following recycling service providers. Charges will apply.

A & J Recycling: 3250 N 20th St. #8 • 438-3684?
Best Buy: 400 N 48th St. • 464-1820; Must remove hard drive prior to recycling.
Geek to the Rescue: 1371 S 33rd St. • 435-4335
Journal Star Recycling: 473-2695
Office Depot: 333 N 50th St. • 466-3443; 6333 Apple Way #111 • 420-2777; Purchase cardboard boxes and ship equipment.
Secure Recyclers: 3730 N. 56th St. • 805-0065
Schrock Innovations: 7160 S 29th St. • 423-9595
Seek a Computer Geek: 1329 'F' St. • 261-5635
Techware Recycling: 1835 W 'O' St. • 326-9797

Dell Computer has an on-line recycling program. Check www.dell4me.com/recycling for more information.

The EPA maintains a website with great information about computer equipment and recycling called eCycling. Check out www.plugintorecycling.org

Also, 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. See listings for recycling above.

Printer cartridges can be recycled at Staples, Office Depot and Cartridge World; many smaller independent computer stores will also collect printer cartridges for recycling.

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.

Cather Construction: 6400 N. 70^th Street • 464-2113; Clean asphalt and concrete only.
Dobson Brothers Construction: 7848 Fletcher Ave. • 467-3634; Large quantities of concrete only.
Pavers LCC: 12303 Hwy. 6, Waverly • 786-5900; Call for more information.

Fire Extinguishers

General Fire & Safety Equipment: 2431 Fairfield St. • 476-4646
Jacobsen Fire & Equipment Company: 140 W Cornhusker Hwy. • 474-4203

Fluorescent Bulbs/Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFLs)

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 .

Home Depot*: 3300 N 27th St. • 325-6200; 6800 South 70th St. • 328-9669; Collection bin near entrance.
QP Ace Hardware*: 945 S 27th St. • 438-5517; 924 N 70th St. • 486-1515; 1401 Superior St • 742-7004
Wolfe Ace Hardware: 6118 Havelock Ave. • 466-7707

(*denotes CFLs only)

Businesses can recycle their fluorescent bulbs with the following companies.

Environmental Compliance Enterprises: 466-2268; Call for fee information.

Grocery Bags

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

HyVee: 5020 North 27th St. • 477-4764; 5010 'O' St. • 483-7707; 2345 North 48th St. • 467-5506; 1601 N. 84th St. • 467-5505; 6001 Village Dr. • 421-2462; 7151 Stacy Ln. • 489-4244
Leon's Food Mart: 2200 Winthrop Rd. • 488-2307
Russ's Market: 17th & Washington St. • 477-1238; 66th & 'O' St. • 466-8111; 63rd & Havelock Ave. • 464-5804; 70th & Van Dorn St. • 483-0044; 33rd & Hwy. 2 • 420-1414; Coddington & West 'A' St. • 477-6236
Sunmart Locations: 1340 W 'O' St • 476-9794; 2600 S 48th St. • 483-2809; 2145 S 17th St. • 435-3276
Super Saver Locations: 233 N. 48th St. • 464-8552; 22662 Cornhusker Hwy. • 466-7100; 5440 S. 56th St. • 423-7181; 2525 Pine Lake Rd. • 420-2000
Wal-Mart: 4700 N 27th St. • 438-4377; 3400 North 85th St. • 466-0447; 8700 Andermatt Dr. • 484-6166

Paints

(Latex & Oil)

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

Oil based paint must be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day . Call the Health Department at 441-8021 or check the Health Department website "Household Waste Concerns", under the "Household Hazardous Waste Collections" link, for days and locations.

EcoStores will accept oil and latex paint for a fee and can be reached at 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 441-8021 for more information.

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.

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.

Polystyrene Packing Peanuts

The following businesses will reuse clean packing peanuts.

Grama's Inc.: 6241 Fulton Ave. • 464-2661
Mailroom Express: 6891 'A' St., Ste 2100 • 486-3252
The Packing Store: 200 S. Coddington Ave • 474-3922
UPS Stores: 48^th & 'O' Streets • 484-6503; 40^th & Old Cheney • 423-2273; 510 N. 27^th Street • 475-3131

Propane Tanks

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

Farrell Gas: 3200 Superior Street • 477-5151; Will accept propane tanks. No fee.
Lee's Propane Service Inc.: 625 West 'O' Street • 474-3235; Will accept propane tanks for a fee.

Scrap Metal

Scrap metal can be taken to the following locations:

Alter Scrap: 525 'N' Street • 476-3306
48^th Street Transfer Station: 5101 N. 48^th Street • 441-7738
Sadoff Iron & Metal Co.: 5020 NW 39th St (nonferrous warehouse) • 5510 NW 39th St (ferrous yard) • (402) 470-2510; Will take all metals except: automobiles, pcp & cfc containing appliances.; All materials must be drained of fluids & free from radiation or any hazardous material.

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.

Secure Recyclers: 3730 N. 56th St. • 805-0065
Techware Recycling: 1835 W 'O' St. • 326-9797

Toner Cartridges

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

Arc Thrift Store: 2620 'O' St. • 476-0406
Cartridge World: 4451 N 26th St. • 435-4465; 6900 'O' St. • 465-4465; 5400 S 56th St. • 464-3455
data SPAN: • 484-8200
Latsch's: 200 Oak Creek Dr. • 323-7222
Messiah Lutheran Church & School: 1800 S 84th St. • 489-3024
Optimist Club: 488-6544; Pickup service.
Walgreen's Locations: 1301 'O' St. • 476-6898; 1701 South St. • 435-3271; 1404 Superior St. • 477-2622; 815 N 27th St. • 435-5151; 4811 'O' St. • 489-2232; 2502 N 48th St. • 466-1424; 2600 S 48th St. • 483-2834; 5701 Village Dr. • 421-7119; 2630 Pine Lake Rd. • 421-0984; 7045 'O' St. • 484-8222; 4000 S 70th St. • 489-0338; 5500 Red Rock Ln. • 421-2122; 8300 Northern Lights Dr. • 464-8302

Wood Waste

Hofeling Enterprises: 2200 S Folsom Court • 438-8733; Accepts untreated, dry wood waste, tree trimmings.

Disposal/Recycling Information by Type of Item