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2018 City of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide
As of
Corrugated Cardboard Disposal Ban
As of April 1, 2018, clean and dry corrugated cardboard will not be accepted in the
landfill. (Lincoln Municipal Code 8.32.040). Corrugated cardboard is three layers of
paper with the middle layer corrugated or rippled.
All Lincoln and Lancaster County residents and businesses that generate corrugated
cardboard and have their garbage collected and delivered to the landfill will be
affected by this ban. You have four options for handling corrugated cardboard boxes
that are clean and dry: recycle.lincoln.ne.gov
1. Corrugated cardboard boxes can be reused.
Learn more about the benefits of keeping
2. You can use a convenient recycling collection service for a small fee. Ask a
cardboard out of the landfill, finding a
recycling collector if they provide a one-time collection of corrugated cardboard.
recycling collector or a public recycling
3. Residents can take corrugated cardboard to a public recycling drop-off site for no
site that is right for you, and simple steps
fee (for household use only).
you can take at home to ensure recycling
4. Businesses can self-haul to a recycling processor or contract with a recycling collector.
success!
Every garbage collector in Lincoln offers recycling services to both residential and
commercial customers. Collection costs vary, so make sure to contact more than one
recycle corrugated cardboard. However, check
company. A listing of local collectors and processors is available on the City website,
with your garbage collector to determine if you
recycle.lincoln.ne.gov.
will be charged additional fees if recyclable
Residents, businesses and landlords will not be ticketed by the City for failure to corrugated cardboard is found in your garbage.
Corrugated Cardboard Represents
If this were recycled:
9.5% 35
$
$
local jobs
of garbage
landfilled by would be created and $2.3
collectors. million
Greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced. in local
economic
Equal to benefit would
That’s
conserving be generated
38 million pounds 6.2 million gallons of gasoline.
of cardboard
$
$
Table of Contents Find Us Online
3 What to do with your waste 10 Commercial waste reduction Websites
4 Keeping it clean and recycling • City of Lincoln: lincoln.ne.gov
5 Reuse–Give your stuff 11 Recycle Lincoln Leadership • Recycling: recycle.lincoln.ne.gov
another life! Recognition Program • Household hazardous waste: lincoln.ne.gov
6 Recycle–Give your waste 11 Construction and Demolition (keyword: household)
another life! Waste Recycling • Litter and illegal dumping: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: kllcb)
8 Safeguard your home from 12 Recycling drop-off sites • Waste facilities: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: solid waste)
toxic chemicals! Facebook
9 Hazardous waste disposal Recycling: facebook.com/LincolnRecycles
services
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What to do with your waste
Curbside Recycling
Contact your garbage service City Waste Facilities
or a recycling collector North 48th Street Solid Landfill: Refuse trucks
to subscribe to curbside Waste Disposal Facility* and other large trucks
collection of recyclables. It’s 5101 North 48th Street and trailers only. Waste
easy, convenient and low cost. 402-441-8104 must be secured to the
Recyclables are mixed together Transfer Station: Small vehicle with a tarp and/
in one container, and you simply vehicles and trailers or tie or the load will be
roll it out to the curb on your only. Waste must be rejected.
recycling collection day. The secured to the vehicle or Certain materials require
weekly cost for this collection trailer with tarp and/or “special waste” disposal
service is less than a cup of ties. Unloading must be permits.
coffee at a local coffee shop. For complete by site closing
a list of garbage and recycling time. Yard waste and wood
collectors go to recycle.lincoln. waste: Commercial
Construction and lawn services and waste
ne.gov
demolition waste: All haulers may drop off
vehicle sizes. grass, leaves and brush
Public Recycling Drop-off Sites Yard waste and wood to be composted.
(For household residents only) waste: Small vehicles
Recyclables will need to be sorted Hazardous Materials
and trailers only. Collection Center
if taken to a public drop-off site. Unloading must be
Locations and accepted materials 5101 North 48th Street
complete by site closing 402-441-8021
can be found on the back page of time. Finished compost
this guide. lincoln.ne.gov (hmcc)
is available year-round, Hazardous waste
Contractors and businesses hand loading only. disposal services for
need to subscribe to a recycling Bluff Road Solid Waste residents and eligible
collection service or self-haul Disposal Facility* small businesses. Open
recyclables to local processors. 6001 Bluff Road by appointment only.
Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for a 402-441-8102 Refer to page 9 for
list of collectors and processors. Unloading must be complete information.
complete by site closing *Call for information on
time. fees, hours and other
requirements.
Garbage Collection
Subscription based weekly Additional Info
garbage collection is available Lincoln Recycle Coach Solid Waste Nuisance
from privately owned App Complaints
companies. Garbage collectors Identifies recycling and Lincoln-Lancaster County
provide a menu of waste disposal options for Health Department
collection services including specific materials. Visit Report uncollected
weekly waste collection as recycle.lincoln.ne.gov/ garbage, litter and leaking
well as separate recycling and recyclecoach fluids from garbage/
grass and leaf collections. Visit recycling collection
$
recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for a Recycling and Compost
Recycling Office vehicles.
listing of garbage collectors that 402-441-8022
service Lincoln and Lancaster 402-441-8215
recycle.lincoln.ne.gov lincoln.ne.gov (keyword:
County. complaint)
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Keeping it clean
Make a Difference
Report illegal dumping
Dumping your waste is against the law. If you witness illegal dumping, take action.
1. Get the make, model and plate number of the vehicle involved in the illegal dumping.
2. Take a photo of the offender, and note a description of who was doing the illegal dumping.
3. Call law enforcement:
• Illegal dumping in the city, call 402-441-6000.
• Illegal dumping in the county, call 402-441-6500.
Litter is waste, too!
Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful (KLLCB)
is a program of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health
Department and an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.
The goals of KLLCB are:
• Maintaining a clean, healthy and safe community.
• Organizing residents to take action.
• Reducing litter through cleanup projects.
• Preventing litter through education.
How can you keep Lincoln and Lancaster County
beautiful?
1. Report littering at 1-877-665-4887
2. Contact KLLCB to complete a litter cleanup in your
neighborhood, school or community. Our program
will provide all of the supplies you need, including
gloves, trash bags, recycling bags, reachers, safety
vests and more!
It’s your community—keep it clean!
Contact us
Visit: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: KLLCB)
Call: 402-441-8035
Email: kllcb@lincoln.gov
Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/kllcb
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Reuse-Give your stuff another life!
Do you have clothing, furniture, appliances or other household goods you no longer
need that can still be used?
Give them another life! Take these items to the businesses and organizations listed
below instead of throwing them away.
Bicycles Goodwill Computer and Packing Materials Hope Thrift Store
Lincoln Bike Kitchen Electronics Store Mail Plus 2645 O Street
1635 S. 1st St. 1700 S. 17th St. 3201 South St. 402-686-6095
402-915-2453 402-438-1109 402-434-5315 Once Upon a Child
The Gameroom Star City Recycling 2600 S. 48th St.,
Books North-402-421-0935 3425 Cleveland Ave. Suite 15
A Novel Idea Bookstore Downtown-402-438-7161 402-890-4320 402-464-4443
118 N. 14th St. Star City Recycling UPS Stores OMT! Divine
402-475-8663 3425 Cleveland Ave. (peanuts & bricks) Women’s Resale
Bluestem Books 402-890-4320 1725 Van Dorn
137 S. 9th St. Records/CDs 402-423-2066
402-435-7120 Eyeglasses Backtrack Records People's City Mission
Star City Recycling Lincoln Star City Lions 1549 N. Cotner Blvd. 6800 “P” St.
3425 Cleveland Ave. Club 402-464-4567 402-475-6888
402-890-4320 Drop-off boxes located Black Circle Records Plato’s Closet
at optometrist offices, 2525 Pine Lake Rd. Textile Reuse
100 N. 9th St.
Eyeglass World and 402-420-2440 Worn-out clothes
Building Materials Walmart stores
402-613-3376
Play it Again Sports and textiles (pants,
Conner's Architectural CD Warehouse
402-441-0414 5141 “O” St. 800 N. 48th St. shirts, sheets
Antiques Star City Recycling 402-483-7447
1001 “L” St. 402-486-0047 and towels) with
3425 Cleveland Ave. Ruby Begonias (vintage)
402-435-3338 (No scratches, must be
1321 “P” St.
stains, tears or
402-890-4320 in cases with artwork)
Habitat for Humanity 402-438-4438 just hopelessly
ReStore Lefty’s Records out of style can
Internet Sites 2776 South St.
Salvation Army
4630 “Y” St. amazon.com/ 4690 Leighton Ave. be repurposed
402-464-0010 402-438-0038
sellonamazon 402-466-5052 into rags as long
Scherer's Architectural St. Louise Gift and Thrift
freecycle.org
Thrift, Consignment as they are clean
Antiques (post offers and wants) 2201 “O” St.
(laundered), dry
9141 S. 63rd St.
lincoln.craigslist.org and Sports 402-474-1600
402-423-1582 St. Teresa’s Thrift Store and odorless.
LinConsign Electronics Equipment
(furniture, clothing, etc.) 643 S. 25th St. Take them to any
Facebook Page
Cell Phones Cause for Paws 402-475-7065 Goodwill store
Items for Sale
2445 S. 48th St. The Black Market
Star City Recycling Facebook Page or People’s City
402-420-5758 1033 “O” St.
3425 Cleveland Ave. Mission toss box
402-475-1033
402-890-4320 Latex Paints Community Action
The Daisy location. Visit
Voices of Hope (Fees may apply) Partnership
6433 Havelock Ave. pcmlincoln.org/
2545 “N” St. Habitat for Humanity 210 “O” St.
402-476-2110 402-471-4515
402-475-7777 donate
ReStore Twice As Nice— The
4630 “Y” St. Family Thrift Center
Consignment Shop
Electronics 402-464-0010 1745 “O” St.
3743 S. 48th St.
Gamers 402-476-2857
402-423-0083
N. 27th-402-435-3700 Goodwill locations
48th and R-
Mattresses (clean) 402-438-2022
People’s City Mission Home & Closet
402-464-8899
6800 “P” St. 4725 Prescott
402-428-2066 402-474-5407 5
Recycle-Give your waste another life!
A Accepts other scrap metal B Accepts fluorescent tubes C Accepts microwaves D Fees may apply
Appliances D Automobiles Kendle’s Auto Salvage Batteries–Rechargeable
Recycle Coach 123 System Solutions C D Must have clear title 100 W. Sumner St. Allen’s New & Used
Ever wonder where 17 Gateway Mall Capital City Auto Recyclers 402-477-9702 Batteries
to take an old 402-464-5556 100 W. “P” St. Menards locations 3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1
computer or (large appliances by 402-475-2982 N. 48th St. Transfer Station 402-467-2455
television for appointment only) Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5101 N. 48th St. Batteries Plus Bulb locations D
recycling? What Alan Mitchell’s Appliance C 5440 N. 70th St. 402-441-8104 Best Buy
about that half 4033 Progressive Ave., #1 402-467-3531 O’Reilly Auto Parts 6919 “O” St.
full aerosol paint 402-420-2012 Kendle’s Auto Salvage locations 402-473-2099
Allen’s New & Used 100 W. Sumner St. Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. A D Home Depot locations
can? Lincoln’s
Batteries 402-477-9702 4400 W. Webster St. (power tool batteries only)
Recycle Coach
3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1 LKQ Auto Parts of Lincoln 402-470-2510 Interstate All Battery
App will help you
402-467-2455 3450 N. 35th Cir. Scrapy’s A C D Center
find the answers (call first, washers, dryers, 402-467-4541 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 4310 N. 27th St.
to these and other stoves and hot water tanks) Scrapy’s A C D 402-217-9095 402-474-1991
questions on how Alter Metal Recycling A C 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. Star City Recycling A C D Lowe’s
to manage specific 6100 N. 70th St. 402-217-9095 3425 Cleveland Ave. 6101 Apples Way
materials. The app 402-476-3306 Star City Auto Salvage 402-890-4320 402-420-3660
can be used online Habitat for Humanity 2705 N. 33rd St. T.O. Haas Tire locations Staples (Cell phone
through mobile ReStore 402-464-7009 402-474-1525 batteries only)
devices and digital 4630 Y St Tractor Supply Co. 4940 “O” St.
assistants. For 402-464-0010 Automobile Batteries locations 402-467-1118
more information, (No older than 10 years) A-Can Recycling Center Walmart locations Star City Recycling A C D
go to recycle. Hoffman’s Appliance 3255 S. 10th St. 3425 Cleveland Ave.
lincoln.ne.gov/ 4734 Adams St. 402-421-9101 Batteries–Button 402-890-4320
recyclecoach. 402-466-6252 Advance Auto Parts locations Akala Jewelry Target locations
(water heaters accepted; Alan Mitchell’s Appliance C 4230 S. 33rd St. Total Tool Supply
no dishwashers) 4033 Progressive Ave., #1 402-488-8217 2611 Kimco Dr.
Major Appliance 402-420-2012 Gold Smith Jewelers 402-476-6673
Recycling 3221 Huntington Ave. Allen’s New & Used 5500 Old Cheney Rd. (power tool batteries only)
Reminders 402-466-1022 Batteries 402-421-2253 US Cellular
Plastic Bags (24/7 drop-off) 3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1 Interstate All Battery 2662 Cornhusker Hwy.
• Should not be N. 48th St. Transfer Station 402-467-2455 Center 402-466-8700
deposited at 5101 N. 48th St. Alter Metal Recycling A C 4310 N . 27th St. (cell phone batteries only)
drop-off sites or 402-441-8104 6100 N. 70th St. 402-474-1991
Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. A D 402-476-3306 Sartor Hamann locations Child Safety Seats
recycling bins.
4400 W. Webster St. Capital City Auto Recyclers 402-476-8561 Tracy’s Collision Center
Take to retailers
402-470-2510 100 W. “P” St. The Time Shoppe North-402-441-4820
(see page 7).
Salvage Warehouse 402-475-2982 6450 “O” St. South-402-441-4800
• For more info,
visit: abagslife. 4333 N 61st Four Brothers Auto Salvage 402-467-1884
402-466-8294 5440 N. 70th St. Walmart locations Clean Asphalt &
com
5400 S. 56th, Suite 9 402-467-3531 Wolfe Ace Hardware B Concrete
Styrofoam
402-420-0708 Graham Tire locations 6118 Havelock Ave. Cather & Sons Construction
• Cannot be
Scrapy’s A C D 402-421-1500 402-466-7707 6400 N. 70th St.
recycled at
7701 Cornhusker Hwy. H.I.S. Auto Care Wright’s Jewelers 402-464-2113
curbside or drop-
402-217-9095 7000 Van Dorn 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. Constructors Inc.
off locations
Star City Recycling A C D 402-488-8934 402-474-0774 6701 N. 70th St.
Shredded Paper
3425 Cleveland Ave. Interstate All Battery NOTE: “Regular” batteries 402-441-4179
• Must be placed in
402-890-4320 Center (alkaline, zinc-air) can be (only concrete)
a sealed recyclable
4310 N. 27th St. placed in the household Gana Trucking & Excavating
paper bag
402-474-1991 trash. 13800 S. 54th St., Roca
• Plastic bags
Jensen Tire & Auto 402-794-5000
SHOULD NOT be
used locations
Households and businesses should check with the firms listed in this guide to ensure proper handling of your recycled product. The City has not conducted an
environmental audit on any of these firms. Fees and restrictions may apply. Please call before dropping off material.
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Pavers LLC Hearing Aids Propane Tanks Jensen Tire & Auto Latsch’s
12303 Hwy. 6, Waverly Sertoma - Hearing Aid Bank Lee’s Propane D locations 200 Oakcreek Dr.
402-786-5900 402-467-4837 or (5 lbs. or larger) N. 48th Street Transfer 402-323-7222
NOTE: Separation of 402-488-2260 for pick up 625 W. “O” St. Station Office Depot
materials may be required. contact@ 402-474-3235 5101 N. 48th St. 3120 Pine Lake Road
northeastsertoma.org Otte Oil & Propane 402-441-8104 402-437-9115
Clothing Star City Recycling A C D (20 lbs. or larger) Star City Recycling A C D Staples
H&M 3425 Cleveland Ave. 3425 Maple St., Davey 3425 Cleveland Ave. 4940 “O” St.
Gateway Mall 402-890-4320 402-785-2365 402-890-4320 402-467-1118
855-466-7467 T.O. Haas Tire locations Star City Recycling A C D
Oil Recycling Buy Back 402-474-1525 3425 Cleveland Ave.
Compact Fluorescent Advance Auto Parts Centers Uribe Scrap Tires 402-890-4320
Lights (CFLs) D locations Cans and/or aluminum 402-450-0971 Target locations
Batteries and Bulbs AutoZone locations A-Can Recycling
locations Capital City Auto 3255 S. 10th St. Toner Cartridges Wood Waste D
Home Depot locations Recyclers 402-421-9101 Best Buy Hofeling Enterprises
Lowe’s 100 W. “P” St. Alter Metal Recycling A C 6919 “O” St. 2200 S. Folsom Ct.
6101 Apples Way 402-475-2982 6100 N. 70th St. 402-473-2099 402-438-8733
402-420-3660 Firestone Complete Auto 402-476-3306 Cartridge World locations
Wolfe Ace Hardware B Care Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. A D
6118 Havelock Ave. 300 N. 66 St. 4400 W. Webster St.
402-466-7707 402-467-4593 402-470-2510
Four Brothers Auto Scrapy’s A C D
Televisions
Computer Equipment Low commodities prices are making it difficult for
Salvage 7701 Cornhusker Hwy.
123 System Solutions C electronics recyclers to get rid of toxic materials
5440 N. 70th St. 402-217-9095
17 Gateway Mall from obsolete television sets. As a result, companies
402-467-3531
402-464-5556 that used to recycle televisions for free are now
Graham Tire locations Televisions
American Recycling D charging customers to haul them away. This can be
402-421-1500 American Recycling D
5001 S. 16th St. inconvenient for residents wanting to clear space
H.I.S. Auto Care 5001 S. 16th St.
402-805-4985 or upgrade to a newer television set, but it is a
7000 Van Dorn 402-805-4985
Best Buy D significant step toward a cleaner environment.
402-488-8934 Best Buy D
6919 “O” St.
Jensen Tire & Auto 6919 “O” St. Many electronic devices contain toxic substances
402-473-2099
locations 402-473-2099 such as lead, mercury, beryllium and cadmium.
Goodwill locations
N. 48th St. Transfer Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. A D Recycling those materials is difficult and costly
Office Depot D
Station 4400 W. Webster St. even when commodities prices are high. Legacy
3120 Pine Lake Road
5101 N. 48th St. 402-470-2510 TVs with bulky and heavy cathode ray tubes (CRTs)
402-437-9115
402-441-8104 (fees apply) contain large glass tubes that have an average of
Sadoff Iron & Metal Co A D
O’Reilly Auto Parts Scrapy’s A C D 6 lbs. of lead each. These could be melted down
4400 W. Webster St.
locations 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. to make new CRTs. As old
402-470-2510
T.O. Haas Tire locations 402-217-9095 CRT sets are becoming
Schrock Innovations D
402-474-1525 Star City Recycling DA C obsolete and replaced with
2801 Pine Lake Rd.
Tractor Supply Co. 3425 Cleveland Ave. D LED or plasma televisions,
402-423-9595
locations 402-890-4320 which do not contain
Scrapy’s A C D
True Value locations lead, the demand for such
7701 Cornhusker Hwy.
Walmart locations Tires D commodities has been
402-217-9095
Don’s New & Used greatly decreased, and
Staples
Plastic Bags Tires they have become costly
4940 “O” St.
Hy-Vee locations 2141 Cornhusker Hwy. to recycle. It is estimated
402-467-1118
Leon’s Gourmet Grocer 402-477-4332 that in 2015, Americans
Star City Recycling A C D
2200 Winthrop Rd. had around 5 billion
3425 Cleveland Ave.
402-488-2307 Four Brothers Auto pounds worth of CRT TVs in their homes, which
402-890-4320
Lowe’s Salvage would amount to 30 billion pounds of lead that
Fire Extinguishers 6101 Apples Way 5440 N. 70th St. could potentially be placed in landfills in the coming
General Fire & Safety 402-420-3660 402-467-3531 years*. Although fees with recycling a television set
Equipment Co. D Russ’s Market locations Graham Tire locations may seem like an unnecessarily expense, it is still a
2431 Fairfield St. Star City Recycling A C D 402-421-1500 small price to pay to keep those materials out of the
402-476-4646 3425 Cleveland Ave. Harm’s Refuse Services landfill and out of the environment.
Star City Recycling A C D 402-890-4320 Inc. *According to a survey from the Electronics Recycling
3425 Cleveland Ave. Super Saver locations 6950 N 84th St. Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC), a pro-recycling nonprofit
402-890-4320 Target locations 402-488-9083 organization.
Walmart locations
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Safeguard your home from toxic chemicals!
Shop Smart Use Smart Store Smart
• Buy less toxic • Read labels. • Store in original
alternatives. • Follow all containers with
• Buy only what you directions. labels.
need. • Don’t mix • Keep away from
• Make your own products. kids and pets.
cleaners. • Keep away from
• Use the EPA’s “Safer heat and flame.
Choice” website:
www.epa.gov/
saferchoice
Unwanted Medication Disposal
Keep your friends and family safe by
taking your leftover medications back
to a pharmacy. Lancaster County
pharmacies offer residents a safe
way to dispose of leftover medication
Everyday household products such as pesticides, cleaners year-round. Dispose of prescription
and automotive fluids can cause health problems, and over-the-counter medications
contaminate the environment and injure sanitation today. Visit nebraskameds.org or call the
workers when put in the trash. Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to find
a participating pharmacy near you.
Is It Hazardous?
• Read the label to see if it is a hazardous product.
• Look for phrases such as: Harmful if swallowed; Keep Bureau of Fire Prevention
out of reach of children; Causes burns; and Skin or eye Proper disposal/handling of
irritant. ammunition, explosives, fireworks
• Additional signal words to look for include POISON, 402-441-7791
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
Pesticides are poisonous and dangerous!
Do you really need them?
Follow these safe, chemical-free integrated pest management (IPM) steps at home:
1. Identify the kinds of pests you have. Sticky traps work well.
2. Once you know the pest, take steps to eliminate sources of food, water and
shelter that they need to survive. Follow these IPM tips at home:
a. Keep living areas clean and uncluttered.
b. Keep food in tightly sealed containers.
c. Keep trash in a closed container.
d. Fix plumbing and water leaks.
e. Seal all entry points, such as gaps and holes in walls and other surfaces using
caulk, steel wool or other pest-proof materials.
3. Use traps and baits, or contact Lancaster County Extension at 402-441-7180 for
more info.
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Hazardous waste disposal services
Where to take your waste!
The Hazardous Materials Collection The HMCC is open
Center (HMCC) at 5101 N 48th Street by appointment
provides safe and legal management only the first
options for toxic chemicals and Wednesday and
hazardous waste. The HMCC serves third Saturday of
Lincoln and Lancaster County residents each month. Lincoln
as well as qualifying small businesses, and Lancaster
such as home-based operations, County residents quantity of hazardous waste you plan
nonprofits, churches and others that can make appointments online or to dispose of. To make an appointment,
produce less than 220 pounds of by phone. Residents will be asked to call 402-441-8021 or visit lincoln.ne.gov
hazardous waste per month. identify the types and approximate (keyword: hmcc).
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
402-441-8021
lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: household)
What To Bring
• Adhesives • Mothballs
• Bleach cleaners • Oil-based paint
• Brake fluid • Oil-based stains
• Compact bulbs (CFLs) • Old gasoline
• Drain/oven cleaners • Paint thinner
2018 Household Hazardous Waste
• Flea/tick products • Pesticides
Collection Schedule • Fluorescent tubes • Pool chemicals
No business waste will be accepted. All events are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Furniture stripper • Power steering fluid
and are open to Lincoln and Lancaster County residents only. • Glues • Small capacitors
• Grease removers • Small propane cylinders
Sat., April 7 Lincoln & Lancaster County Health Dept. • Herbicides • Solvent-based polishes
3131 O Street (south parking lot) • Insecticides • Spot removers
• Insect sprays • Torch fuel
Sat., May 5 Star City Shores Parking Lot
• Lighter fluid • Transmission fluid
4375 S. 33rd Ct.
• Mercury thermometers • Turpentine
Sat., Sept. 8 Walmart Parking Lot, 87th and Hwy 2 • Mercury thermostats • Upholstery cleaners
Sat., Oct. 6 Lincoln & Lancaster County Health Dept. • Mixed gasoline • Wood preservatives
3131 O Street (south parking lot)
Do Not Bring
Safe Homes for Seniors Service • Ammunition & • Fertilizers
This is a FREE home-based service for eligible, older or disabled Explosives (Bureau of • Fire extinguishers (See
residents. Trained home handymen are available for an in-home Fire Prevention- 402- page 7)
assessment and can help seniors to: 441-7791) • Household trash
• Identify dangerous toxic products. • Antifreeze (Contact • Large propane grill
• Safely sort, store or remove dangerous products. 402-441-8021) cylinders (See page 7)
• Recycle or safely dispose of hazardous waste. • Asbestos • Latex paint
• Batteries (See page 6) • Tires (See page 7)
Call Aging Partners at 402-441-7030 to determine eligibility and • Electronics and • Used oil (See page 7)
schedule a free home assessment. computers (See page 5)
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Commercial waste reduction and recycling
More than 50 percent of the waste sent
to the landfill in garbage trucks comes On-line Resources Available
from businesses and institutions. To Businesses and organizations The website also has a number of
achieve the City’s goal of reducing the interested in increasing their waste written documents available to
annual per capita disposal rate by 30 reduction and recycling can access aid businesses establish recycling
percent by 2040, the private sector’s resources on-line to help them programs. A Commercial Recycling
ability to reduce waste and recycle is gain a better understanding of Best Management Practices Guide
extremely important. opportunities available to them offers insights on placement of
to be successful. For example a recycling collection containers, signage
Sometimes it’s tough for businesses
self-assessment tool containing 14 and negotiating collection contracts.
to know where to start with recycling.
questions allows businesses to obtain There are also twelve, sector specific
They often can have difficulty with tight
quick recommendations to increase fact sheets for overcoming challenges
storage space, collection costs, employee
recycling. If a business does not know to recycling.
training or sorting.
how much they are recycling there is Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov to access
The Solid Waste Management Division a waste diversion calculator that they these tools or call 402-441-8215.
has developed information on business can use to estimate their recycling rate.
recycling best management practices
and sector specific fact sheets that costs. Qualifying costs include: concrete pad for recycling containers.
address those challenges and provide • First six months of collection service. • Waste composition assessment by a
simple steps to building a successful • Purchase of recycling containers. third party.
recycling program. Visit recycle. • Retrofitting janitorial carts. • Development of educational
lincoln.ne.gov for more information on • Improvements such as installation of a materials.
commercial recycling.
The Solid Waste Management Division
also offers on-site consultation and
assistance to businesses and institutions
that includes:
• Personalized waste management
system evaluation
• Assessment of barriers to recycling
and/or composting
• Development of an action plan that
fits the needs of an organization and
its customers
• Program implementation
assistance
• Education and
training for staff,
customers or
renters
The City’s Waste
Reduction and
Recycling Assistance
Program (WRRAP) provides
rebates to organizations for 50 percent
(not to exceed $750) of your recycling
and/or composting start-up and service
10Recycle Lincoln Leadership
Recognition Program
For those businesses that already recycle, the Recycle Lincoln Leadership Recognition Program provides an opportunity for
businesses to network and achieve citywide recognition for their contributions to sustainability. Businesses and organizations can
achieve four levels of recognition, based on the amount of materials recycled or composted.
Recycles and/or composts Recycles and/or composts Recycles and/or composts Recycles and/or composts
20-29 percent of waste 30-39 percent of waste 40-89 percent of waste at least 90 percent of
generated generated generated waste generated
Businesses will be recognized in several ways: To enroll:
• Window clings and certificates for display at place-of- 1. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov to find the
business. application.
• Organizational logo and website link posted on the City of 2. A Solid Waste Management Division
Lincoln website. representative will conduct a free on-site visit
• Annual print advertisements in a local publication. to verify your Recycle Lincoln Leadership
• Promotion on City social media sites. recognition level.
Construction and
Demolition Waste Recycling
Lincoln is a growing community. As a result, the landfill, including wood, metal, ceiling
significant amounts of construction and tiles, cardboard and concrete and generated
demolition waste have the potential to be $60,000 in revenue since developing the
diverted from the landfill. Lincoln Public new construction waste management
Schools developed new construction waste guidelines three years ago.
management guidelines that aim to divert Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for more
75 percent of construction waste materials information on construction waste
from their building projects. LPS has management.
diverted over 4,000 tons of material from
11Public recycling drop-off sites
W. Fletcher
9
North South
1 N.W. Roundhouse Dr. & 12 Leon’s Gourmet Grocer N 8
6
Burlington
Highland Blvd.
West “P” 2200 Winthrop Rd. Superior
5
2 UNL Downtown Parking Lot 13 Union College 11
N. 17th St. & S. 53rd & Calvert 4
Holdrege cul-de-sac athletic field parking lot 7 W. Adams
10
3 University Place 14 East High School
N. 47th & St. Paul S. 70th & “A”
4 Recycling Enterprises Seacrest Field parking lot 3
1200 W. Upland Ave. 15 South of Randolph Car
5 Russ’s Market Wash 2
N. 63rd & Platte Ave. S. 21st & Monroe Ave.
6 48th Street Transfer Station 16 Trabert Hall 1
5101 N. 48th St. S. 12th & South streets 15
limited hours of operation 17 Pepsi Cola Distribution
7 Air Park Recreation Center Facility 14
3710 NW. 46th St. 1901 Windhoek Dr.
18 18
8 Highlands Fire Station Russ’s Market
12
5435 NW. 1st St. 1550 S. Coddington Ave. 16
9 North Star High School limited hours of operation
5801 N. 33rd St. 19 Russ’s Market 21 13
limited hours of operation 33rd & Hwy. 2
10 3250 N. 20th St., Unit 8 20 Super Saver Map Key Lancaster County
Aluminum cans Bennet Refuse Transfer Station
11 Lancaster Event Center 27th & Pine Lake Cardboard Davey Refuse Transfer Station
4100 N. 84th St. Residential mixed Denton 2nd & 91st Streets 19
paper Firth Community Center 17
Newspaper Only Drop-Off Glass bottles and jars Hallam Village Shop
Newspaper Hickman City Park
21 Blessed John XXIII Center #1 through #5 plastic Malcolm Village Shop
3700 Sheridan Blvd. containers Panama Refuse Transfer Station
Tin cans Roca Village Shop
Newspaper only Waverly Honey Creek
Restaurant
20
Multi-Material Recycling Sites Material Guideline
Newspapers Glass bottles and jars
Acceptable: Inserts/ads are OK. Acceptable: All food and beverage glass. Green,
Not Acceptable: Other paper products and brown and clear glass. Labels OK. Empty, clean.
plastic bags. Not Acceptable: Drinking glasses, window glass,
mirrors and light bulbs.
Plastic #1 through #5 containers
Corrugated cardboard and Acceptable: All #1 through #5 plastic
paperboard packaging bottles and containers. Labels OK.
Acceptable: Flattened cardboard and Empty, clean.
paperboard (e.g. cereal boxes). Not Acceptable: Motor oil containers,
Not Acceptable: Packing material and waxed plastic toys, plastic #6 or #7 containers,
cardboard. Styrofoam, plastic lawn chemical bottles
and plastic bags.
Aluminum and tin Residential mixed paper
Acceptable: Empty, clean and flattened Acceptable: Mail, magazines, office and
aluminum and tin cans. school paper, telephone directories and
Not Acceptable: Other metal products, shredded paper.
aluminum foil and cans with liquids or Not Acceptable: Tissue paper, milk
food residue. cartons, juice boxes, paper plates,
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