Nebraska
Landfill
Lincoln (Lancaster County) landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Bluff Road Solid Waste Landfill and Yard Waste Composting Facility (City of Lincoln).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Refuse haulers and customers with trailers whose cargo area is over 60 square feet; only waste generated in Lancaster County. Private residents in small vehicles may use the composting facility only if hauling yard waste alone.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 6:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
- Saturday 6:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Sunday 6:45 a.m.-noon
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 |
|---|---|
| Refuse, per ton | $33.79 ($33.79 minimum) |
| Yard and wood waste, per ton | $25.15 ($25.15 minimum) |
| Uncovered load | Extra 50% of the vehicle charge, minimum $50.00 |
| Asbestos-containing materials | $27.50 handling fee per load |
| Special waste permit | $5.75 per permit |
| Appliances | $8.25 each |
Hazardous waste
Business hazardous waste is banned from the landfill. Household hazardous waste goes free to HazToGo at 5101 North 48th Street.
Holiday closures
Closed Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026), Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year's Day (Friday, January 1, 2027).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Payment: cash, checks and established accounts (no cards listed).
- All loads must be covered and secured (Lincoln Municipal Code 8.32.070). Material should be no more than 6 feet long; see the city Material Length Policy for exceptions.
- Banned from the landfill: tires, appliances, lead-acid batteries, business hazardous waste, clean corrugated cardboard, and seasonal yard waste April 1-November 30. Banned items must be separated and taken to designated areas.
- Yard waste for composting must be free of soil and debris, with brush separated from grass and leaves. No plastic bags; use biodegradable paper yard bags or bring it loose.
- Landfill gas is collected here and used to generate about 4 MW of electricity.
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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.