Serves collection vehicles, contractors and residents of Columbus and the surrounding area. Trash is trucked to the Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition landfill at Clarkson.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedUsed oil, clean of contaminants, is also accepted.
Normal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Fee schedule is on the city's 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees page but did not load as text; call to confirm.
Payment: Call to confirm
Access rules
Serves collection vehicles, contractors and residents of Columbus and the surrounding area. Trash is trucked to the Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition landfill at Clarkson.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:45 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
November hours shown. Dec 1-Mar 31: Mon-Fri 8:45 am-3:45 pm, Sat 8 am-noon. Yard waste site has separate hours. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Banned materials list (see city PDF)
- Federal and state hazardous wastes
Free options
Free drop of yard waste and lawn clippings for Columbus residents; ground wood waste mulch is free to the public.
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Solid Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Hours of Operation ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026