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Transfer station

Columbus Solid Waste Transfer Station

250 S. 14th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Columbus
Hours
Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noon; winter hours shorter
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Washers and dryers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Liquid paint is not accepted; harden it with kitty litter or floor dry and put it out with regular garbage.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Columbus: Transfer Station Hours of Operation (opens in new tab) · City of Columbus
    • The Columbus Transfer Station is at 250 S. 14th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Spring/summer (Apr. 1-Oct. 31) Transfer Station hours are Mon-Fri 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Columbus: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Columbus
    • The Transfer Station handles solid waste from Columbus and the surrounding area, from haulers, contractors and residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Columbus: Materials Banned at the Columbus Transfer Station (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Columbus
    • Discarded household appliances, including clothes washers and dryers, freezers and refrigerators, are banned at the Columbus Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators are on the banned list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid and auto batteries are banned at the Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Waste tires in any form are banned at the Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Transfer Station and garbage companies cannot take paint in its original form; mix it with kitty litter or floor dry to harden it, then put it out with regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hardened paint can go out with regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.

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