Transfer station

North 48th Street Waste Transfer Station

5101 North 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504

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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 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; Sat 6:45 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 6:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Car: $5.25 per vehicle; Passenger vehicle (SUV, minivan, hatchback): $9.75 per vehicle; Cargo vehicle (pickup, cargo van): $18.00 per vehicle
Who can use it: Residents of Lancaster County only. Businesses: For Lancaster County customers in cars, passenger/cargo vehicles and small trailers (cargo area under 60 sq ft); loads must be covered.
Phone: 402-441-8104

Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (opens in new tab)

What it accepts

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

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Car and light truck tire	$5.25 each
Large truck tire	$10.50 each
Heavy equipment tire	$18.75 each
Car	$5.25 per vehicle
Passenger vehicle (SUV, minivan, hatchback)	$9.75 per vehicle
Cargo vehicle (pickup, cargo van)	$18.00 per vehicle

Tire fees are charged in addition to the vehicle fee.
Limit: 9 tires per customer.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Lead-acid batteries, sorted into the designated recycling area.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Metals must be sorted into the designated recycling area.

Furniture

AcceptedNo item fee; visit fee applies

Fees for furniture
Car	$5.25 per vehicle
Passenger vehicle (SUV, minivan, hatchback)	$9.75 per vehicle
Cargo vehicle (pickup, cargo van)	$18.00 per vehicle

Preparation: Tarp, net or tie the load, or pay an uncovered-load charge of 50% of the vehicle fee.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
- The North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility is at 5101 North 48th Street; gatehouse 402-441-8104. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Mon-Fri 6:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Sat 6:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 6:45 a.m.-noon; closed six holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The transfer station serves cars, passenger/cargo vehicles and small trailers from Lancaster County customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances, metals, tires, waste oil and lead-acid batteries must be sorted into designated areas for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
This is your guide to saving the planet (City of Lincoln) (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln
- North 48th Street Waste Transfer Station, 5101 North 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504, serves Lancaster County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Management Rates, Fees and Other Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities · effective January 1, 2026
- Small vehicle transfer station rates (2026): car $5.25, passenger vehicle $9.75, cargo vehicle $18.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tire fees: car and light truck $5.25 each, large truck $10.50, heavy equipment $18.75, in addition to the vehicle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Loads with appliances, furniture or bagged waste must be tarped, netted or tied, or an uncovered-load charge applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
- Tires can be recycled at the North 48th Street Transfer Station, limit 9 per customer, $5.25 per car tire plus a vehicle fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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