Recycling Centers in Columbus, NE
There are 2 recycling locations in Columbus, Nebraska: 1 scrap yard and 1 recycling center. 1 location is known to pay cash. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- 2 locations
- 1 pay cash
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| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Metal Recycling3440 15th St E | Scrap Yard | Scrap Metal | Yes | Call | (402) 564-2855 |
| ACI Plastics Nebraska2500 23rd St E #1 | Recycling Center | Plastic | — | Call | (402) 276-7166 |
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Recycling in Columbus: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Columbus, NE?
We list 2 recycling locations in Columbus: 1 scrap yard and 1 recycling center. Examples include Alter Metal Recycling and ACI Plastics Nebraska. 2 have a phone number listed.
Can I get paid for cans and bottles in Columbus?
Nebraska has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no refund per container. Scrap yards such as Alter Metal Recycling may buy loose aluminum cans by the pound — call for today's price.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Columbus?
Alter Metal Recycling is a scrap yard in Columbus. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
How accurate are the hours and accepted items on this page?
Locations come from open datasets (Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, U.S. EPA and state programs). Where a business publishes hours or accepted materials on its own website, we read them from there and mark the listing. Everything else says "Call to confirm". Last data refresh: Oct 2026. See how we get our data on the methodology page, and use "Suggest an edit" on any listing to report a correction.
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