Recycling Program Participation
Currently over 6,500 residents participate in a curbside collection of recyclables program. The Sanitation Division provides a blue 90-gallon container free of charge to residents who wish to recycle. Call (308) 233-3206 to order your container.
Recycling Drop-Off Boxes
The City also maintains recycling drop-off boxes at four locations in the City:
Recycling Center
3007 E. 39th Street |
Public Works Building
1919 15th Avenue |
City of Kearney HHW Building
3620 Box Butte Avenue
South Railroad Street & Avenue M
|
Hilltop Mall
4917 2nd Avenue (south side of Herberger's
2900 W 24th Street |
Benefits of Recycling
The sale of recyclables, the avoidance of landfill tipping fees, and the potential of expanding this program makes its continuance and expansion a worthwhile effort.
Amount Recycled
The residential recyclables, drop-off boxes, and the corrugated cardboard are processed at the recycling building. Currently the Recycling Building processes 335 tons of material each month.