Omaha Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Pheasant Point Landfill in Bennington is the primary MSW disposal site for Douglas County, operated by WM under contract with Douglas County Environmental Services. Exact commercial tipping fees are not published online — call (402) 238-3440. Contextual evidence (2017 city contract at $25.13/ton, 2024 tornado debris waivers at approximately $29/ton, and the EREF Nebraska state average of $34.34/ton) places the current commercial rate in the $29⁠–⁠38/ton range. Sarpy County Transfer Station publishes detailed rates: $36.01/ton in-county, $45.59/ton out-of-county. Douglas County operators hauling to Sarpy County pay the higher out-of-county rate ($45.59/ton) — only cost-effective for jobs originating in Sarpy County. Nebraska state disposal fee of $2.34/ton applies statewide.

• Pheasant Point Landfill likely offers the lowest per-ton MSW rate in the metro — call (402) 238-3440 for commercial account pricing
• Sarpy County charges Douglas County operators $45.59/ton (out-of-county) vs. $36.01/ton (in-county) — only use Sarpy for Sarpy County–origin jobs
• River City Transfer Station is the most convenient in-city option but commercial rates are not published — call (402) 889-8721

Green Acres Recycling at 3701 Dahlman Avenue is the Omaha metro's only dedicated C&D landfill, operated by Waste Connections (Lewis Clark Disposal and Recycling). Rates are not posted online but user reports confirm it charges by weight and is cheaper than MSW disposal at Pheasant Point. Accepts fill materials, wood, drywall, plaster, insulation (non-asbestos), roofing shingles, glass, plastic, carpeting, cardboard, wiring, pipe, plumbing fixtures, metals, concrete, dirt, and brush. Strictly C&D only — loads containing any household waste are rejected. For clean concrete and asphalt specifically, Midwest Aggregate / Valley Corp off HWY 275 in Valley, NE, accepts these materials for free.

Sarpy County Transfer Station publishes detailed per-item fees: major appliances $10 each, A/C units (Freon) $30 each, passenger tires $10 each, truck/farm tires $20 each, hot tubs $75, trailers/campers/boats at scale rate plus $150 handling fee. Nebraska law requires all loads to be tarped — uncovered load surcharges are $50 at Sarpy County and enforced at all facilities. Heavy equipment tires are NOT accepted at Sarpy County. Hard hat ($12) and safety vest ($6) available for purchase at River City Transfer Station — required if exiting vehicle in the dump area.

Nebraska imposes year-round landfill bans on ALL household appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters, heat pumps, A/C units, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, trash compactors, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, stoves, wood stoves), waste tires (any form), lead-acid batteries, and waste oil. A seasonal ban on yard waste (grass and leaves) runs April 1 through November 30 — yard waste is only allowed in landfills December 1 through March 31. Electronics/e-waste are NOT banned from Nebraska landfills. Route banned appliances to Cross Electronic Recycling at 5030 N. 72nd Street (free) or Sarpy County ($10⁠–⁠$30 each).

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).

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D debris, Yard waste (winter only: Dec 1–Mar 31), Asbestos (Mon/Wed/Fri, 8 AM–noon), Non-hazardous contaminated soils, Sandblast media, Industrial sludges

Documentation needed: Commercial credit application through Douglas County Environmental Services; Net 30 payment terms — credit check required; Hard hat and high-vis required at working face; All loads must be tarped (Nebraska law)

Surcharges: Nebraska state disposal fee: $2.34/ton; Uncovered load surcharge (amount not published); Appliances: BANNED from disposal (NE Statute 13-2039)

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.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D debris, Free recyclables drop-off (glass, paper, metals, cardboard)

Documentation needed: Contact WM at (402) 889-8721 for commercial account; Cashless — credit/debit only; Hard hat and vest required if exiting vehicle

Surcharges: Uncovered load fee enforced; Appliance/tire fees: call for details; Residential bulky item program NOT available to commercial haulers

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.

Materials accepted: All C&D materials: fill, wood, drywall, plaster, insulation, shingles, glass, plastic, carpet, cardboard, wiring, pipe, metals, concrete, dirt, brush

Documentation needed: Contact (402) 734-6676 or KellyD@wasteconnections.com for commercial account; Online payment portal: trux.lewisclarkrd.com

Surcharges: Household waste contamination: LOAD REJECTED; Asbestos: NOT accepted; Fuel tanks/drums: NOT accepted

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).