Nebraska
Transfer station
Columbus transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Columbus Solid Waste Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to collection vehicles, contractors and residents from Columbus and the surrounding area. Waste is hauled to the Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition Landfill in Clarkson. Free yard waste and lawn clipping drop-off for Columbus residents; free mulch for the public.
Hours
- Transfer station and wood waste, April 1-October 31 and November: Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday
- December 1-March 31: Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday
- Yard waste site: April-October weekdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m.; November weekdays and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.; winter same as transfer station
- Season dates may change as needed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Municipal solid waste (not a licensed hauler) | $70 per ton; $15 minimum per vehicle (up to 320 lbs) |
| Wood pallets, C&D debris, masonry rubble (not a licensed hauler) | $70 per ton; $3.50 minimum per vehicle (up to 100 lbs) |
| Trees and limbs, virgin wood (not a licensed hauler) | $70 per ton; $2.50 minimum per vehicle (up to 80 lbs) |
| Trees and limbs under 20 lbs | No charge |
| Licensed haulers (MSW, C&D, wood) | $43 per ton plus $27 per ton occupation tax |
| Community cleanup rate | $10 minimum (up to 2 days, twice a year) |
| Yard waste and lawn clippings (Columbus residents) | Free |
| Material that damages or plugs the push pits | Actual cost, $75 minimum per occurrence |
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste as defined by federal and state rules is not accepted, including paint, antifreeze, pesticides and lead-acid batteries. Clean used oil is accepted during operating hours under the city used oil program. Liquid paint must be hardened (kitty litter or floor dry) and put out with regular garbage.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Open 8 a.m.-noon for licensed haulers only on Presidents Day, Memorial Day and the day after Thanksgiving. If a holiday falls on a Saturday the station is closed; a Sunday holiday is observed the following Monday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Each additional trailer counts as an additional vehicle for minimums.
- Banned: household appliances (AC units, washers, dryers, ovens, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, freezers, heat pumps, ranges, refrigerators, stoves, trash compactors, water heaters, wood stoves), slate shingles and siding, items over 8 ft, burn barrels, lead-acid batteries, waste oil outside the oil program, and waste tires in any form.
- Cooking oil is accepted as MSW.
- Fees are from the city Public Works - Transfer Station fee schedule (file dated September 23, 2026).
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.