Nebraska does not have a statewide waste/excess pesticide disposal program. Household hazardous waste disposal facilities typically do not accept commercial or agricultural pesticides. Currently, your two options for disposing of waste/excess commercial or agricultural pesticides are:
- Hold onto the pesticides and hope that Nebraska will have a disposal program in the future; or
- Pay for disposal yourself.
If you choose to hold onto the pesticides, you should periodically monitor their containers for leaks and store them in a cool, dry place where flooding is unlikely. Pesticides should be stored under lock and key. If you choose to pay for disposal, the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE) provides a list of several commercial firms you can consult about the transport, storage, and disposal of waste/excess pesticides. See below for details.
Nebraska Waste and Recycling Information
NDWEE Waste Service Providers Directory: A PDF directory of waste service providers compiled by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment.
Nebraska Household Hazardous Waste Directory: This directory is provided as a service to Nebraskans seeking to dispose of outdated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides and other types of household hazardous waste. Most listed facilities and events do not accept commercial or agricultural pesticides.
Nebraska Recycling Guide: Find a recycler by searching for the material you want to recycle.
Keep Nebraska Beautiful: Find information on how to properly dispose of various household hazardous wastes. Contact your local Keep America Beautiful System affiliate or Extension office for dates or drop-off sites in your community.
County Hazardous Waste Collections
Douglas/Sarpy Counties Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility: Accepts household hazardous waste. Does not accept commercial waste, tires, appliances, or electronics.
Lincoln/Lancaster County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events/Facilities: For disposal of outdated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides and other types of household hazardous waste. Serves the Lincoln/Lancaster County area.
Grand Island Area Clean Community System: Recycling, household hazardous waste collection, neighborhood cleanups, litter education, etc.
Know of other hazardous waste collection facilities or events in your area? Let us know: pested@unl.edu