Nebraska
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Lincoln (Lancaster County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for HazToGo, Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center (Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for household hazardous waste from residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County. Businesses producing under 220 pounds of hazardous waste a month may qualify through the small business program (call 402-441-8002).
Hours
- Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Third Saturday of each month 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (remaining 2026 dates: November 21 and December 19)
- May-August: Wednesdays extended to 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
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 |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste from Lancaster County residents | No cost |
| GoodToGo reuse store products | No cost |
Hazardous waste
Accepted examples: degreasers, floor and oven cleaners, bleach, disinfectant, drain cleaner, spot and upholstery cleaners, adhesives, brake fluid, insecticides, mercury and thermostats, mixed fuels, oil-based paint, paint thinner and stripper, pool chemicals, rodenticides, varnish and stain, weed killer. If unsure, call ahead or bring it and staff will tell you.
Holiday closures
Closed on federal and city holidays. Listed closures: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day), Friday, November 27 (day after Thanksgiving), Friday, December 25 and Friday, January 1, 2027.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Do not bring: ammunition and explosives, large propane grill cylinders, electronics and computers, tires, or latex paint. Dry latex paint until solid and put it in the garbage.
- GoodToGo, the reuse store next door, is open whenever HazToGo is open and gives away usable products such as automotive fluids, stains, adhesives and cleaners.
- Medicines: see nebraskameds.org for take-back pharmacies.
- Mobile household hazardous waste collection events are finished for 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.