The Kearney Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill, run by the City of Kearney, is at 6711 W. 56th Street, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Under the rates effective October 1, 2026, trash is $42.25 a ton with a $12 minimum. Grass, leaves and small branches are taken free at the landfill's compost area, and every April the city gives residents one free landfill load, up to a dump trailer.
Yard waste (grass, leaves, branches under 1 inch): free
The yard waste and tree site keeps longer hours: in winter (from November 1) Monday through Saturday 8 to 5; in summer weekdays to 6, Saturday to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5. Uncovered loads pay an extra fee.
Every April the city opens the landfill free to Kearney residents for one visit. The landfill told us in October 2026 that anything up to a dump trailer is fine; the city's 2025 announcement described it as one level-full pickup, a 4-by-8 trailer or a carload. Bring a recent Kearney utility bill or other proof of a Kearney address. Contractors and commercial haulers don't qualify, and lines can be long. The city announces the dates each March.
Yard waste (grass clippings, plant trimmings, leaves and branches under an inch thick) is free year-round at the compost area. It must be unbagged and free of trash; tree branches over an inch are tree waste. City code also keeps yard waste out of trash carts.
Rules at the gate
Cover or tie down every load; uncovered loads pay an additional fee. Keep yard waste and tree waste separate from household trash, because mixed loads aren't accepted until they're sorted.
Nebraska law keeps grass, leaves and other yard waste out of landfills from April 1 through November 30, so bring it separately to the yard waste or compost area. Car batteries, waste oil, tires and household appliances can't be buried at all; landfills take tires and appliances for a fee and send them to recycling.
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From October 1, 2026, trash is $42.25 a ton (uncompacted) with a $12 minimum. Mattresses are $15.50, appliances $16.50 and passenger tires $7.
What are the Kearney landfill hours?
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yard waste and tree site is open longer.
Is yard waste free at the Kearney landfill?
Yes. Grass, leaves, plant trimmings and branches under one inch across are accepted free, unbagged and free of trash.
Does Kearney have a free landfill day?
Yes. Every April, Kearney residents can bring one free load, up to a dump trailer, with a Kearney utility bill or proof of address. Contractors don't qualify.
Where is the Kearney landfill?
At 6711 W. 56th Street. Call the landfill at (308) 233-3607.
