NSRA does not operate a recycling collection center.The following is a partial list of service providers offering recycling solutions. No organization is endorsed by NSRA. (Firstar Fiber, 10330 "I" Street)OTHER Nebraska communities Check with the City/Village office or go to: www.deq.state.ne.us Select "Your Environment" then select the Recycling Directory.Other information available at Keep Nebraska Beautiful. Consult your owner's manual for recommended oil change interval on your car. Many vehicle manuals recommend 5,000 or even 7,500 miles. Changing oil according to manufacturer specifications will reduce motor oil demand by millions of gallons. Frequent oil changes do not necessarily mean better performance or longer engine life. First Star Recycling (Firstar Fiber), 10330 Street, 402-894-0003 Car bumpers & plastic wheel-well fender liners.Scrap Central, Inc., 2728 North 85th Street (85th & Maple), Omaha 402-393-6620 Purchases working and non-working vehicles from the public.
Scrap Central also recycles car body parts such as car batteries, aluminum wheels, catalytic converters, starters, alternators, etc. Recycling vehicles reduces the need to create new products from virgin materials, in turn saving energy and water plus reduces mining and production wastes. is a free program to recycle batteries and cell phones. Type in your zip code to find drop-off locations in Nebraska nearest you. There are approximately 50 in the Omaha area and 20 in the Lincoln metro area.Alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, A, C, D, 9-volt) are safe to put in household trash. They no longer contain mercury.Rechargable batteries should NOT go in trash, but should go to a battery retail store or distributor. This includes batteries for cordless tools, toys, etc.Ask your nearest battery retailer whether your battery packs from power tools, electric razor or hand-vacuum can be rebuilt or reconditioned instead of purchasing new ones.Lead acid batteries (cars, trucks, boats) should be recycled, or can often be reconditioned by a battery recycler so you can use them longer.
Action Battery - 7911 J Street, OmahaHusker Battery - 7345 Maple Street, OmahaScrap Central - 2728 North 85th Street (85th & Maple), Omaha. Purchase by the pound.402-522-6889 Call for more information. www.ReclaimInc.bizInternational Paper, 1111 Fort Street, Omaha 402-457-7886 All fabric must be removed first.Offutt Collision Repair, 10106 South 15th Street, Bellevue, 402-291-5599 Car seats and bases but not strollers. Offutt Collision Repair reached its 2014 goal of collecting and recycling 1,000 child safety seats. Cross Training Center, 5030 North 72nd Street, Omaha 402-590-2100. Automobiles, Electronics & appliances (anything with a battery or a plug, large or small, working or not. All items qualify as tax deductible.Best Buy StoresComputers and computer components, monitors (flat screen & CRT), televisions 32 inches or smaller (tube TVs) or larger flat screen TVs. See web site for more details and full list of items, or call a store near you. CTI Electronics, 204 East Erie Street, Missouri Valley, IA 51555 712-642-2030 www.ctimv.net Electronics such as laptops, towers, PCs, servers, racks, printers, toasters, coffee pots and anything with a battery or plug.
Batteries: lead acid and lithium. Goodwill Stores, Lincoln Home Computers & Electronics. All information will be safely wiped clean, and computer equipment will be recycled or resold. NO TVs or microwaves.Midwest Electronic Recycling, 4366 South 87th Street, Omaha, 402-201-2270 (South of 87th & F Streets). Nebraska Recycles, 17 Gateway Mall, Lincoln.(Gateway Mall on "O" Street near 60th Street, c/o Systems Solutions - drop-off location) 402-405-2365 Computers and virtually all electronics Fee charged for CRT TVs and monitors Onsite hard drive destruction for Lincoln or Omaha businesses with 25 computers or more. Specialize in recycling medical test/biomed/medical diagnostic equipment. , PC Recycling, 7754 "I" Plaza, Omaha, 402-763-8767Sadoff Iron & Metal Company, Electronics recycling in Omaha & Lincoln. Click HERE for web site and addresses.Scrap Central, 2728 North 85th Street (85th & Maple), Omaha 402-393-6620.
Accepting LCD monitors, printers, mice, keyboards at no charge. Scrap Central purchases computer towers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, computer wires/cables, servers and computer boards all by the pound. At this time able to accept televisions or CRT monitors. Home Depot, compact fluorescent bulbs. in Omaha 402-522-6889 www.ReclaimInc.biz Mattresses, box springs, sofas, loveseats. Call for prices and details. Donate usable medical equipment: wheelchairs, crutches, canes, IV poles, hospital beds, etc. Extensive list of equipment available on a loan basis. Drop off packing peanuts at no charge. (Please, only CLEAN packing peanuts) Clean styrofoam coolers are accepted also. The MailRoom 402-331-2014, 5062 South 108th Street (108th & Q, northwest corner) Omaha. Packing peanuts, air pillows & some boxes.Or contact a shipping/mailing store near you.Dispose of usable paint and hazardous household chemicals, yard chemicals, mercury thermostats, etc. for residents of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, but not businesses.Under The Sink at 402/444-SINK.
Located in Omaha, north of 120th & "I" Streets. Quality Pallet 4210 Nicholas Street, Omaha 402-345-7670Pallet Advisors 224 Willow Street, Grand Island 308-384-6865Pallet recycling and remanufacturing.Buy and sell, new and used pallets. Call about other sizes. DataShield Corporation - 1528 North 16th Street, Omaha Paper, cardboard, books, hard-cover books 402-898-5000. Hy-Vee Pharmacies in the Omaha metro area now offer a long term program for safe medication disposal: Over-the-counter and prescription drugs (preferably in original container). Liquids 4 ounces or less. However, no "controlled" substance medications (currently) for pain, sleep, anxiety. Call your nearest Hy-Vee Pharmacy for more details. Proper Disposal-* Take to periodic collection events. Check local newspapers for dates.* See if your pharmacy participates in a "take-back" program for disposal.* Do NOT flush them down a toilet or sink due to water contamination risk.* Pour pills into wet paper towels and place in closed trash bag.* Pour pills into a small amount of cat litter and add enough water to dissolve them into the litter.