Nebraska Public Power District

This is the Nebraska Public Power District waste site on Fletcher Avenue in Lincoln, used by homeowners, renters and a fair number of farmers hauling out small loads. It feels like a working local dump rather than a clean corporate lot; expect trucks, trailers and a steady stream of pickups on weekdays. Many people from the neighborhood swing by with yard debris or old household junk.

Drive up to an entrance area where vehicles are directed to a check point and a scale - stopping briefly is normal. Large open pads and piles of materials are visible from the drive; roll-off containers and compacting equipment sit toward the back. Pull-up spots for trucks and trailers are roomy but bring a helper for unloading if the load is heavy. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier with lines forming at the gate.