Lincoln, NE Dump: North 48th Street Transfer Station Fees

Which site to use

The city's Solid Waste Management page lists two facilities:

• North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility, 5101 North 48th Street (402-441-8104). It's a transfer station plus a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill for Lancaster County residents. Trailers must have less than 60 square feet of cargo space, although that limit doesn't apply to C&D. Credit card, cash, check and established accounts are accepted.
• Bluff Road Solid Waste Management Facility, 6001 Bluff Road (402-441-8102). It's the landfill and yard waste composting site, aimed at Lancaster County refuse haulers and trailers over 60 square feet. The page lists cash, check and established accounts, with no card.

The city page doesn't post hours, so call the site before you go. Loads must be covered and secured at both.

Checked October 2026. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted items change, sometimes with little notice. Call the site or check its official page before you load up.

North 48th Street vehicle fees

The small vehicle transfer station charges by vehicle, not by weight. On the city's rate sheet, which is headed "Rates Effective January 1, 2026":

• Car: $5.25
• Passenger vehicle: $9.75
• Cargo vehicle, or trailer only: $18
• Car, passenger vehicle or cargo vehicle with a trailer (waste in both): $22.50
• Uncovered load: an extra 50% of the vehicle charge

C&D waste at the 48th Street C&D landfill is billed at $12 per vehicle or per ton on the same sheet. Haulers who are in business pay an extra occupation tax, but residents hauling their own trash don't.

Bluff Road Landfill and extras

Bluff Road charges $33.79 a ton for refuse, with a minimum charge of $33.79. Yard and wood waste at the compost facility is $25.15 a ton. The same sheet adds fixed charges on top of the vehicle or tonnage fee:

• Appliances: $8.25 each
• Car and light truck tires: $5.25 each. Large truck tires are $10.50.
• Unacceptable load: $100 per incident
• Asbestos-containing material: a $27.50 handling fee plus a $5.75 special waste permit

The city's solid waste FAQ says tires go to North 48th Street, with a limit of 9 per customer plus the vehicle fee. Price a heavier load with the dump fee calculator.

Grass and leaves, compost and hazardous waste

Lincoln bans grass and leaves from the landfill April 1 to December 1. During those months, haul them to North 48th Street, compost them, or sign up for a special collection. From December 1 through March 31, they can go in with household trash. North 48th Street also gives away the city's EarthFuel compost free if you load it yourself. Household hazardous waste goes to HazToGo, which shares the 5101 N. 48th Street address and is run by the Health Department. Other Lancaster County sites are on our Lancaster County page.

Lincoln, NE Dump FAQ

How much does the Lincoln dump cost?

At the North 48th Street Transfer Station, the city's rate sheet lists $5.25 for a car, $9.75 for a passenger vehicle and $18 for a cargo vehicle or trailer. A vehicle with a trailer is $22.50.

Can I take a big trailer to North 48th Street?

For household trash, trailers must have less than 60 square feet of cargo space. Larger trailers go to Bluff Road Landfill. The limit doesn't apply to C&D loads.

Does Lincoln take grass clippings at the landfill?

Not from April 1 to December 1. During that period, take grass and leaves to North 48th Street or compost them.

How many tires can I bring?

Up to 9 per customer at North 48th Street, at $5.25 per car tire plus the vehicle fee.

Do I have to cover my load?

Yes. Uncovered loads pay an extra 50% of the vehicle charge.

The bottom line

Measure your trailer, cover the load, and call ahead for hours. For general tips, read what to expect on your first dump run.

Hauling it yourself? If the load won’t fit in the truck bed, a 6×10 ft open-rail utility trailer or a 4×8 ft folding trailer (it folds upright to store in a garage) can cost less than a couple of hauler trips. Tie everything down with ratchet tie-down straps; many sites charge extra for loose or uncovered loads.

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