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Omaha Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Estimated $29–38/ton at Pheasant Point Landfill. Sarpy County posts $36.01/ton in-county. 6 facilities mapped with Nebraska landfill bans.

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Bennington, NE (13505 N. 216th Street, Bennington, NE 68007)

Pheasant Point Landfill (Douglas County)

Not publicly posted — estimated $29–38/ton based on contextual data (EREF NE avg $34.34/ton, 2017 city contract $25.13/ton). Call (402) 238-3440 for current commercial rates. Special waste: (866) 909-4458. County-owned, WM-operated — the primary MSW landfill for the Omaha metro. Receives the vast majority of Douglas County waste. Saturday hours (6 AM–3 PM) are generous compared to most metros. Credit application required through Douglas County Environmental Services — net 30 payment terms with 1.5%/month late charges. Douglas County runs a credit check and may file UCC financing statements. Credit/debit cards accepted for non-account customers. Hard hats and high-visibility clothing required for all customers dumping at the working face (not required at the public disposal area). All loads must be tarped per Nebraska law — uncovered load surcharge enforced. Nebraska state disposal fee of $2.34/ton included. Arrive early — 6:00–7:30 AM consistently has the shortest lines. Avoid Monday mornings (weekend backlog). Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun · Closed major holidays Call for details MSW C&D debris Yard waste (Dec 1–Mar 31 ONLY) Friable and non-friable asbestos (Mon/Wed/Fri only, 8 AM–noon)

Not publicly posted — estimated $29–38/ton based on contextual data (EREF NE avg $34.34/ton, 2017 city contract $25.13/ton). Call (402) 238-3440 for current commercial rates. Special waste: (866) 909-4458.Bennington, NE (13505 N. 216th Street, Bennington, NE 68007)
South Omaha (6404 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68117)

River City Recycling & Transfer Station

Commercial rates not publicly posted — call (402) 889-8721. Cashless facility — credit/debit only. WM-operated transfer station — the most convenient in-city disposal option for operators working south and central Omaha. Saves the drive to Pheasant Point Landfill in Bennington. Free recyclables drop-off at the recycling area (glass, paper, metals, cardboard) — use this to lighten loads before weighing in. Cashless facility — credit/debit card only, no cash accepted. Appliance and tire fees not publicly listed for commercial haulers — call for details. The City of Omaha subsidized Bulky Item Program is for residents ONLY and will refuse commercial haulers attempting to use it. Hard hat ($12) and safety vest ($6) available for purchase on-site — required if exiting vehicle in the dump area. Uncovered load fee enforced per Nebraska law. Summer (Easter–Thanksgiving): Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM–1:00 PM | Winter (Thanksgiving–Easter): Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM–11:30 AM · Closed Sun year-round Call for details MSW C&D debris Recyclables (glass, paper, metals, cardboard — free at recycling area)

Commercial rates not publicly posted — call (402) 889-8721. Cashless facility — credit/debit only.South Omaha (6404 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68117)
South Omaha (3701 Dahlman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68107)

Green Acres Recycling (C&D Landfill)

Not publicly posted — call (402) 734-6676. User reports confirm cheaper than MSW disposal and weight-based billing. Operated by Waste Connections (Lewis Clark Disposal and Recycling). The metro's only dedicated C&D landfill — typically cheaper per ton than MSW disposal at Pheasant Point for construction, renovation, and demolition debris. Strict C&D-only enforcement — loads containing ANY household waste will be rejected. Inspect your load before arriving. Online payment portal available at trux.lewisclarkrd.com. Opens at 6:30 AM weekdays — fast-moving facility. For clean concrete and asphalt specifically, Midwest Aggregate / Valley Corp off HWY 275 in Valley, NE, accepts these materials for FREE, saving even more on heavy demo jobs. Contact Kelly Danielson at KellyD@wasteconnections.com for account setup. Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun · Closed major holidays Call for details Fill materials Wood Wallpaper/paneling Tile/drywall/plaster

Not publicly posted — call (402) 734-6676. User reports confirm cheaper than MSW disposal and weight-based billing.South Omaha (3701 Dahlman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68107)
Springfield, NE (14414 S. 156th Street, Springfield, NE 68059)

Sarpy County Transfer Station

MSW: $36.01/ton in-county (Sarpy) · $45.59/ton out-of-county. Per cubic yard (no scale): $9.10 in-county · $11.35 out-of-county. Appliances: $10 each. A/C units (Freon): $30 each. Car tires: $10. Truck tires: $20. Hot tubs: $75. Minimum: 2,000 lbs for scaled loads. The only Omaha-area facility with a fully published, detailed fee schedule (effective July 1, 2025). Transparent pricing makes cost estimating straightforward. However, Douglas County-based operators pay the out-of-county rate ($45.59/ton vs. $36.01) — only cost-effective for jobs originating in Sarpy County. Uncovered load surcharge is $50, strictly enforced. Concrete must be broken to 2-foot dimensions or smaller. Heavy equipment tires NOT accepted. Tires and rims must be removed from trailers/campers/boats at the station. Waste is transferred to Loess Hills Regional Landfill in Malvern, Iowa. Year-round Saturday hours are a plus. Summer (Apr 2–Nov 30): Mon–Sat 6:00 AM–4:30 PM | Winter (Dec 1–Apr 1): Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM · Closed Sun year-round 2,000 lbs for all scaled loads Household trash Appliances ($10–$30 surcharge) Tires — passenger ($10) and truck ($20) Roofing materials

MSW: $36.01/ton in-county (Sarpy) · $45.59/ton out-of-county. Per cubic yard (no scale): $9.10 in-county · $11.35 out-of-county. Appliances: $10 each. A/C units (Freon): $30 each. Car tires: $10. Truck tires: $20. Hot tubs: $75. Minimum: 2,000 lbs for scaled loads.Springfield, NE (14414 S. 156th Street, Springfield, NE 68059)
North Omaha (5030 N. 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68134)

Cross Electronic Recycling

ALL listed items accepted FREE of charge. Vehicles include free towing. Critical cost-saving facility for Omaha junk removal operators. All white goods (appliances) are banned from Nebraska landfills — Cross Electronic takes them free. This eliminates the $10–$30 per-appliance surcharge at Sarpy County and avoids rejection at Pheasant Point. Also accepts all electronics and scrap metal at no charge. Separate all metal items and appliances from every junk load and batch-drop here. Additional e-waste options: eWaste Omaha (ewasteomaha.com — most pickups free, provides tax receipts) and Motherboard Recycling (motherboardrecycling.org — free doorstep pickups in Omaha). Call to confirm current hours No minimum Scrap metal and steel Refrigerators, freezers, A/C units (Freon handled) Washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves Water heaters, furnaces, dehumidifiers

ALL listed items accepted FREE of charge. Vehicles include free towing.North Omaha (5030 N. 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68134)
West Omaha (4001 S. 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68137)

Under The Sink (Household Hazardous Waste)

Free for household quantities. Business/commercial quantities: call (402) 444-7465 for VSQG program details. Partnership between City of Omaha, Douglas County, and Sarpy County. Junk removal operators regularly encounter hazardous items during residential cleanouts — old paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, batteries. These items cannot go to the landfill and contaminate loads if mixed in. Keep a dedicated bin on your truck for HHW items and batch-drop here. Open Wednesday through Saturday only. Business VSQG program available for larger commercial volumes — call (402) 444-7465. Wed–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Closed Sun–Tue Free Paint (latex and oil-based) Household chemicals Pesticides/herbicides Automotive fluids

Free for household quantities. Business/commercial quantities: call (402) 444-7465 for VSQG program details.West Omaha (4001 S. 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68137)
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Local quirks

Nebraska's estimated MSW rates ($29–38/ton at Pheasant Point) are among the lowest in the country — well below the national average of $62/ton and the Midwest regional average of $77.90/ton. Low disposal costs mean margins are protected, but the extensive landfill bans require strict sorting discipline. Sarpy County is the only Omaha-area facility with published rates — every other facility requires a phone call for pricing. Douglas County operators pay $45.59/ton out-of-county at Sarpy vs. an estimated $29–38/ton at Pheasant Point. Only use Sarpy for Sarpy County-origin jobs. Nebraska does NOT ban electronics from landfills (confirmed by NDEE). This is unusual — most states have some form of e-waste restriction. Operators can technically landfill electronics, but routing them to Cross Electronic Recycling or eWaste Omaha (free with tax receipts) is more profitable.

Savings

Cost-saving playbook

Nebraska's extensive landfill bans force operators to sort every load — appliances, tires, batteries, oil, and seasonal yard waste all require separate routing. This sorting discipline is actually a margin advantage: appliances go to Cross Electronic (free), metal generates scrap revenue, yard waste goes to cheap composting, and only true MSW hits the scale. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can track your actual disposal cost per job and ensure you're capturing the savings from diversion instead of paying penalties for banned items.

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Route ALL appliances to Cross Electronic Recycling at 5030 N. 72nd Street — free disposal, and they handle Freon removal. Appliances are banned from every Nebraska landfill anyway, so this is your only free option versus paying $10–$30 each at Sarpy County. Separate all metal items from every load. Pull clean wood waste from loads and route to Hughes Mulch Products at $45 per pickup load versus paying estimated $29–38/ton at the landfill for the same material. During yard waste ban season (April–November), all grass and leaves must be diverted — Hughes Mulch at $15 per pickup load for yard waste or Oma-Gro compost facility (free for homeowners). For clean concrete and asphalt from demolition jobs, Midwest Aggregate / Valley Corp off HWY 275 in Valley, NE, accepts these materials for FREE. Concrete is extremely heavy — diverting it from the scale saves significant per-ton disposal fees on every demo job.

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Pheasant Point Landfill in Bennington does not publish exact rates, but contextual data places the current commercial MSW rate in the $29–38 per ton range — well below the national average of $62 per ton. Call (402) 238-3440 for current pricing. Sarpy County Transfer Station publishes rates at $36.01 per ton in-county and $45.59 per ton out-of-county (effective July 1, 2025). River City Transfer Station commercial rates are not published — call (402) 889-8721. Nebraska state disposal fee of $2.34 per ton applies at all facilities.

Green Acres Recycling at 3701 Dahlman Avenue is the metro's only dedicated C&D landfill and typically charges less per ton than MSW disposal at Pheasant Point. Call (402) 734-6676 for current rates. For clean concrete and asphalt specifically, Midwest Aggregate / Valley Corp off HWY 275 in Valley, NE, accepts these materials for free — saving significant money on heavy demolition jobs. Green Acres strictly enforces C&D-only loads — any household waste contamination will result in load rejection.

Nebraska bans all household appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, stoves, ovens, water heaters, heat pumps, trash compactors, wood stoves), waste tires, lead-acid batteries, and waste oil from landfills year-round under NE Statute 13-2039. Yard waste (grass and leaves) is banned April 1 through November 30. Electronics are NOT banned. Route appliances to Cross Electronic Recycling at 5030 N. 72nd Street for free disposal — they handle Freon removal.

Pheasant Point Landfill has Saturday hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM year-round — the longest Saturday window in the metro. River City Transfer Station is open Saturday with seasonal hours: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM in summer and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM in winter. Sarpy County Transfer Station is open Saturday with seasonal hours: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM in summer and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter. Green Acres Recycling is closed on Saturdays. Plan weekend C&D disposal for weekdays.

Cross Electronic Recycling at 5030 N. 72nd Street accepts all appliances — including Freon-containing units — at no charge. This is the best option for junk removal operators. Sarpy County Transfer Station charges $10 per major appliance and $30 per A/C unit with Freon. Additional options include eWaste Omaha at ewasteomaha.com (free pickups with tax receipts) and Motherboard Recycling at motherboardrecycling.org (free doorstep pickups). Never attempt to landfill appliances in Nebraska — they are banned statewide under NE Statute 13-2039.

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