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2018 City of Lincoln and Lancaster County

Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide

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Find Us OnlineWebsites• City of Lincoln: lincoln.ne.gov• Recycling: recycle.lincoln.ne.gov• Household hazardous waste: lincoln.ne.gov

(keyword: household)• Litter and illegal dumping: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: kllcb)• Waste facilities: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: solid waste) Facebook Recycling: facebook.com/LincolnRecycles

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:1. Corrugated cardboard boxes can be reused.2. You can use a convenient recycling collection service for a small fee. Ask a

recycling collector if they provide a one-time collection of corrugated cardboard. 3. Residents can take corrugated cardboard to a public recycling drop-off site for no

fee (for household use only).4. Businesses can self-haul to a recycling processor or contract with a recycling collector.

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 company. A listing of local collectors and processors is available on the City website, recycle.lincoln.ne.gov.

Residents, businesses and landlords will not be ticketed by the City for failure to

Greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced.

recycle.lincoln.ne.govLearn more about the benefits of keeping cardboard out of the landfill, finding a recycling collector or a public recycling site that is right for you, and simple steps you can take at home to ensure recycling success!

of garbage landfilled by collectors.

recycle corrugated cardboard. However, check with your garbage collector to determine if you will be charged additional fees if recyclable corrugated cardboard is found in your garbage.

Table of Contents3 What to do with your waste4 Keeping it clean5 Reuse–Give your stuff

another life!6 Recycle–Give your waste

another life!8 Safeguard your home from

toxic chemicals!9 Hazardous waste disposal

services

10 Commercial waste reduction and recycling

11 Recycle Lincoln Leadership Recognition Program

11 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

12 Recycling drop-off sites

Equal to conserving

6.2 million gallons of gasoline.

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38 million pounds of cardboard

Corrugated Cardboard Represents

would be created and

35 local jobs $2.3

million in local

economic benefit would be generated

If this were recycled:

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Public Recycling Drop-off Sites(For household residents only)Recyclables will need to be sorted if taken to a public drop-off site. Locations and accepted materials can be found on the back page of this guide.

Contractors and businesses need to subscribe to a recycling collection service or self-haul recyclables to local processors. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for a list of collectors and processors.

Curbside RecyclingContact your garbage service or a recycling collector to subscribe to curbside collection of recyclables. It’s easy, convenient and low cost. Recyclables are mixed together in one container, and you simply roll it out to the curb on your recycling collection day. The weekly cost for this collection service is less than a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop. For a list of garbage and recycling collectors go to recycle.lincoln.ne.gov

What to do with your waste

Find Us OnlineWebsites• City of Lincoln: lincoln.ne.gov• Recycling: recycle.lincoln.ne.gov• Household hazardous waste: lincoln.ne.gov

(keyword: household)• Litter and illegal dumping: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: kllcb)• Waste facilities: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: solid waste) Facebook Recycling: facebook.com/LincolnRecycles

Garbage CollectionSubscription based weekly garbage collection is available from privately owned companies. Garbage collectors provide a menu of waste collection services including weekly waste collection as well as separate recycling and grass and leaf collections. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for a listing of garbage collectors that service Lincoln and Lancaster County.

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City Waste FacilitiesNorth 48th Street Solid Waste Disposal Facility*5101 North 48th Street402-441-8104Transfer Station: Small vehicles and trailers only. Waste must be secured to the vehicle or trailer with tarp and/or ties. Unloading must be complete by site closing time.

Construction and demolition waste: All vehicle sizes.

Yard waste and wood waste: Small vehicles and trailers only. Unloading must be complete by site closing time. Finished compost is available year-round, hand loading only.

Bluff Road Solid Waste Disposal Facility*6001 Bluff Road402-441-8102Unloading must be complete by site closing time.

Landfill: Refuse trucks and other large trucks and trailers only. Waste must be secured to the vehicle with a tarp and/or tie or the load will be rejected.

Certain materials require “special waste” disposal permits.

Yard waste and wood waste: Commercial lawn services and waste haulers may drop off grass, leaves and brush to be composted.

Hazardous Materials Collection Center5101 North 48th Street402-441-8021lincoln.ne.gov (hmcc)Hazardous waste disposal services for residents and eligible small businesses. Open by appointment only. Refer to page 9 for complete information.

*Call for information on fees, hours and other requirements.

Additional InfoLincoln Recycle Coach AppIdentifies recycling and disposal options for specific materials. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov/recyclecoach

Recycling and CompostRecycling Office402-441-8215recycle.lincoln.ne.gov

Solid Waste Nuisance ComplaintsLincoln-Lancaster County Health DepartmentReport uncollected garbage, litter and leaking fluids from garbage/recycling collection vehicles.402-441-8022lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: complaint)

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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 1-877-665-48872. 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!

Keeping it clean

Contact us

Make a DifferenceReport 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!

Visit: lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: KLLCB)

Call: 402-441-8035

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/kllcb

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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.

BicyclesLincoln Bike Kitchen 1635 S. 1st St. 402-915-2453

BooksA Novel Idea Bookstore 118 N. 14th St. 402-475-8663Bluestem Books 137 S. 9th St. 402-435-7120Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave. 402-890-4320

Building MaterialsConner's Architectural Antiques 1001 “L” St. 402-435-3338Habitat for Humanity ReStore 4630 “Y” St. 402-464-0010Scherer's Architectural Antiques 9141 S. 63rd St. 402-423-1582

Cell PhonesStar City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave. 402-890-4320Voices of Hope 2545 “N” St. 402-476-2110

ElectronicsGamers N. 27th-402-435-3700 48th and R- 402-464-8899

Goodwill Computer and Electronics Store 1700 S. 17th St. 402-438-1109The Gameroom North-402-421-0935 Downtown-402-438-7161Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave. 402-890-4320

EyeglassesLincoln Star City Lions Club Drop-off boxes located

at optometrist offices, Eyeglass World and Walmart stores

402-441-0414Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave. 402-890-4320

Internet Sitesamazon.com/sellonamazon freecycle.org (post offers and wants)lincoln.craigslist.orgLinConsign Electronics Facebook Page Items for Sale Facebook Page

Latex Paints(Fees may apply)Habitat for Humanity ReStore 4630 “Y” St. 402-464-0010

Mattresses (clean)People’s City Mission 6800 “P” St. 402-428-2066

Packing MaterialsMail Plus 3201 South St. 402-434-5315Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave. 402-890-4320UPS Stores (peanuts & bricks)

Records/CDsBacktrack Records 1549 N. Cotner Blvd. 402-464-4567Black Circle Records 100 N. 9th St. 402-613-3376CD Warehouse 5141 “O” St. 402-486-0047 (No scratches, must be in cases with artwork)Lefty’s Records 2776 South St. 402-438-0038

Thrift, Consignment and Sports Equipment(furniture, clothing, etc.)Cause for Paws 2445 S. 48th St. 402-420-5758Community Action Partnership 210 “O” St. 402-471-4515Family Thrift Center 1745 “O” St. 402-476-2857Goodwill locations 402-438-2022Home & Closet 4725 Prescott 402-474-5407

Hope Thrift Store 2645 O Street 402-686-6095 Once Upon a Child 2600 S. 48th St., Suite 15 402-464-4443OMT! Divine Women’s Resale 1725 Van Dorn 402-423-2066People's City Mission 6800 “P” St. 402-475-6888Plato’s Closet 2525 Pine Lake Rd. 402-420-2440Play it Again Sports 800 N. 48th St. 402-483-7447Ruby Begonias (vintage) 1321 “P” St. 402-438-4438Salvation Army 4690 Leighton Ave. 402-466-5052St. Louise Gift and Thrift 2201 “O” St. 402-474-1600St. Teresa’s Thrift Store 643 S. 25th St. 402-475-7065The Black Market 1033 “O” St. 402-475-1033The Daisy 6433 Havelock Ave. 402-475-7777Twice As Nice— The Consignment Shop 3743 S. 48th St. 402-423-0083

Reuse-Give your stuff another life!

Textile ReuseWorn-out clothes and textiles (pants, shirts, sheets and towels) with stains, tears or just hopelessly out of style can be repurposed into rags as long as they are clean (laundered), dry and odorless.

Take them to any Goodwill store or People’s City Mission toss box location. Visit pcmlincoln.org/donate

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Appliances 123 System Solutions

17 Gateway Mall 402-464-5556(large appliances by

appointment only)Alan Mitchell’s Appliance

4033 Progressive Ave., #1 402-420-2012

Allen’s New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1402-467-2455

(call first, washers, dryers, stoves and hot water tanks)Alter Metal Recycling

6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

4630 Y St402-464-0010(No older than 10 years)

Hoffman’s Appliance 4734 Adams St. 402-466-6252(water heaters accepted;

no dishwashers)Major Appliance

3221 Huntington Ave. 402-466-1022(24/7 drop-off)

N. 48th St. Transfer Station5101 N. 48th St.402-441-8104

Sadoff Iron & Metal Co.4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510

Salvage Warehouse4333 N 61st402-466-82945400 S. 56th, Suite 9402-420-0708

Scrapy’s 7701 Cornhusker Hwy.

402-217-9095Star City Recycling

3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

AutomobilesMust have clear titleCapital City Auto Recyclers

100 W. “P” St. 402-475-2982

Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531

Kendle’s Auto Salvage 100 W. Sumner St. 402-477-9702

LKQ Auto Parts of Lincoln 3450 N. 35th Cir. 402-467-4541

Scrapy’s7701 Cornhusker Hwy.

402-217-9095Star City Auto Salvage

2705 N. 33rd St. 402-464-7009

Automobile BatteriesA-Can Recycling Center

3255 S. 10th St. 402-421-9101

Advance Auto Parts locationsAlan Mitchell’s Appliance

4033 Progressive Ave., #1 402-420-2012

Allen’s New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1402-467-2455

Alter Metal Recycling6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306

Capital City Auto Recyclers 100 W. “P” St. 402-475-2982

Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531

Graham Tire locations 402-421-1500

H.I.S. Auto Care7000 Van Dorn 402-488-8934

Interstate All Battery Center

4310 N. 27th St. 402-474-1991

Jensen Tire & Auto locations

Kendle’s Auto Salvage 100 W. Sumner St. 402-477-9702

Menards locationsN. 48th St. Transfer Station

5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104

O’Reilly Auto Parts locationsSadoff Iron & Metal Co.

4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510

Scrapy’s 7701 Cornhusker Hwy.

402-217-9095Star City Recycling

3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

T.O. Haas Tire locations 402-474-1525

Tractor Supply Co. locationsWalmart locations

Batteries–ButtonAkala Jewelry

4230 S. 33rd St. 402-488-8217

Gold Smith Jewelers 5500 Old Cheney Rd. 402-421-2253

Interstate All Battery Center

4310 N . 27th St.402-474-1991

Sartor Hamann locations402-476-8561

The Time Shoppe 6450 “O” St. 402-467-1884

Walmart locationsWolfe Ace Hardware

6118 Havelock Ave. 402-466-7707

Wright’s Jewelers 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. 402-474-0774

NOTE: “Regular” batteries (alkaline, zinc-air) can be placed in the household trash.

Batteries–RechargeableAllen’s New & Used Batteries

3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1402-467-2455

Batteries Plus Bulb locations Best Buy

6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099

Home Depot locations (power tool batteries only)Interstate All Battery Center

4310 N. 27th St. 402-474-1991

Lowe’s 6101 Apples Way 402-420-3660

Staples (Cell phone batteries only)

4940 “O” St. 402-467-1118

Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

Target locationsTotal Tool Supply

2611 Kimco Dr. 402-476-6673

(power tool batteries only) US Cellular

2662 Cornhusker Hwy.402-466-8700(cell phone batteries only)

Child Safety SeatsTracy’s Collision Center North-402-441-4820 South-402-441-4800

Clean Asphalt & ConcreteCather & Sons Construction

6400 N. 70th St. 402-464-2113

Constructors Inc. 6701 N. 70th St.

402-441-4179(only concrete)

Gana Trucking & Excavating 13800 S. 54th St., Roca

402-794-5000

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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Recycling RemindersPlastic Bags• Should not be

deposited atdrop-off sites orrecycling bins.Take to retailers(see page 7).

• For more info,visit: abagslife.com

Styrofoam• Cannot be

recycled atcurbside or drop-off locations

Shredded Paper• Must be placed in

a sealed recyclablepaper bag

• Plastic bagsSHOULD NOT beused

Accepts other scrap metal Fees may applyAccepts fluorescent tubes Accepts microwaves

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Recycle CoachEver wonder where to take an old computer or television for recycling? What about that half full aerosol paint can? Lincoln’s Recycle Coach App will help you find the answers to these and other questions on how to manage specific materials. The app can be used online through mobile devices and digital assistants. For more information, go to recycle.lincoln.ne.gov/recyclecoach.

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Jensen Tire & Auto locationsN. 48th Street TransferStation

5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104

Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

T.O. Haas Tire locations 402-474-1525

Uribe Scrap Tires 402-450-0971

Toner CartridgesBest Buy

6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099

Cartridge World locations

Latsch’s 200 Oakcreek Dr.

402-323-7222Office Depot

3120 Pine Lake Road 402-437-9115

Staples 4940 “O” St. 402-467-1118

Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

Target locations

Wood WasteHofeling Enterprises 2200 S. Folsom Ct.

402-438-8733

Pavers LLC 12303 Hwy. 6, Waverly

402-786-5900NOTE: Separation of materials may be required.

ClothingH&M

Gateway Mall855-466-7467

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)Batteries and Bulbs locations Home Depot locationsLowe’s

6101 Apples Way 402-420-3660

Wolfe Ace Hardware 6118 Havelock Ave. 402-466-7707

Computer Equipment123 System Solutions

17 Gateway Mall 402-464-5556

American Recycling5001 S. 16th St. 402-805-4985

Best Buy 6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099

Goodwill locationsOffice Depot

3120 Pine Lake Road 402-437-9115

Sadoff Iron & Metal Co 4400 W. Webster St.

402-470-2510Schrock Innovations 2801 Pine Lake Rd.

402-423-9595Scrapy’s

7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095Staples

4940 “O” St. 402-467-1118

Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

Fire ExtinguishersGeneral Fire & Safety Equipment Co.

2431 Fairfield St. 402-476-4646

Star City Recycling 3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

Hearing AidsSertoma - Hearing Aid Bank

402-467-4837 or 402-488-2260 for pick upcontact@

northeastsertoma.orgStar City Recycling

3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

OilAdvance Auto Parts locationsAutoZone locationsCapital City Auto Recyclers

100 W. “P” St. 402-475-2982

Firestone Complete Auto Care

300 N. 66 St.402-467-4593

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531

Graham Tire locations 402-421-1500

H.I.S. Auto Care7000 Van Dorn402-488-8934

Jensen Tire & Auto locationsN. 48th St. TransferStation

5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104

O’Reilly Auto Parts locationsT.O. Haas Tire locations

402-474-1525Tractor Supply Co. locationsTrue Value locationsWalmart locations

Plastic BagsHy-Vee locationsLeon’s Gourmet Grocer

2200 Winthrop Rd.402-488-2307

Lowe’s6101 Apples Way402-420-3660

Russ’s Market locationsStar City Recycling

3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

Super Saver locationsTarget locationsWalmart locations

Propane TanksLee’s Propane

(5 lbs. or larger)625 W. “O” St. 402-474-3235

Otte Oil & Propane (20 lbs. or larger)3425 Maple St., Davey

402-785-2365

Recycling Buy Back CentersCans and/or aluminumA-Can Recycling

3255 S. 10th St.402-421-9101

Alter Metal Recycling6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306

Sadoff Iron & Metal Co.4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510

Scrapy’s7701 Cornhusker Hwy.

402-217-9095

TelevisionsAmerican Recycling

5001 S. 16th St. 402-805-4985

Best Buy 6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099

Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. 4400 W. Webster St.

402-470-2510(fees apply)

Scrapy’s7701 Cornhusker Hwy.

402-217-9095Star City Recycling

3425 Cleveland Ave.402-890-4320

TiresDon’s New & Used Tires

2141 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-477-4332

Four Brothers Auto Salvage

5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531

Graham Tire locations 402-421-1500

Harm’s Refuse Services Inc.

6950 N 84th St.402-488-9083

TelevisionsLow commodities prices are making it difficult for electronics recyclers to get rid of toxic materials from obsolete television sets. As a result, companies that used to recycle televisions for free are now charging customers to haul them away. This can be inconvenient for residents wanting to clear space or upgrade to a newer television set, but it is a significant step toward a cleaner environment.

Many electronic devices contain toxic substances such as lead, mercury, beryllium and cadmium. Recycling those materials is difficult and costly even when commodities prices are high. Legacy TVs with bulky and heavy cathode ray tubes (CRTs) contain large glass tubes that have an average of 6 lbs. of lead each. These could be melted down

to make new CRTs. As old CRT sets are becoming obsolete and replaced with LED or plasma televisions, which do not contain lead, the demand for such commodities has been greatly decreased, and they have become costly to recycle. It is estimated that in 2015, Americans had around 5 billion

pounds worth of CRT TVs in their homes, which would amount to 30 billion pounds of lead that could potentially be placed in landfills in the coming years*. Although fees with recycling a television set may seem like an unnecessarily expense, it is still a small price to pay to keep those materials out of the landfill and out of the environment.*According to a survey from the Electronics RecyclingCoordination Clearinghouse (ERCC), a pro-recycling nonprofitorganization.

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Is It Hazardous? • Read the label to see if it is a hazardous product. • Look for phrases such as: Harmful if swallowed; Keep

out of reach of children; Causes burns; and Skin or eye irritant.

• Additional signal words to look for include POISON, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

Shop Smart• Buy less toxic

alternatives.• Buy only what you

need.• Make your own

cleaners.• Use the EPA’s “Safer

Choice” website: www.epa.gov/saferchoice

Bureau of Fire PreventionProper disposal/handling of ammunition, explosives, fireworks402-441-7791

Everyday household products such as pesticides, cleaners and automotive fluids can cause health problems, contaminate the environment and injure sanitation workers when put in the trash.

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.

Use Smart• Read labels.• Follow all

directions.• Don’t mix

products.

Store Smart• Store in original

containers with labels.

• Keep away from kids and pets.

• Keep away from heat and flame.

Unwanted Medication DisposalKeep 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 year-round. Dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications today. Visit nebraskameds.org or call the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to find a participating pharmacy near you.

Safeguard your home from toxic chemicals!

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Safe Homes for Seniors ServiceThis is a FREE home-based service for eligible, older or disabled residents. Trained home handymen are available for an in-home assessment and can help seniors to:• Identify dangerous toxic products.• Safely sort, store or remove dangerous products.• Recycle or safely dispose of hazardous waste.

Call Aging Partners at 402-441-7030 to determine eligibility and schedule a free home assessment.

Hazardous waste disposal services

• Ammunition & Explosives (Bureau of Fire Prevention- 402-441-7791)

• Antifreeze (Contact 402-441-8021)

• Asbestos• Batteries (See page 6)• Electronics and

computers (See page 5)

• Fertilizers • Fire extinguishers (See

page 7)• Household trash • Large propane grill

cylinders (See page 7)• Latex paint• Tires (See page 7)• Used oil (See page 7)

Do Not Bring

• Adhesives• Bleach cleaners• Brake fluid• Compact bulbs (CFLs)• Drain/oven cleaners• Flea/tick products • Fluorescent tubes• Furniture stripper • Glues• Grease removers• Herbicides• Insecticides• Insect sprays • Lighter fluid • Mercury thermometers• Mercury thermostats • Mixed gasoline

• Mothballs• Oil-based paint • Oil-based stains • Old gasoline• Paint thinner • Pesticides• Pool chemicals • Power steering fluid • Small capacitors• Small propane cylinders • Solvent-based polishes• Spot removers• Torch fuel • Transmission fluid• Turpentine• Upholstery cleaners• Wood preservatives

What To Bring

2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

No business waste will be accepted. All events are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are open to Lincoln and Lancaster County residents only.

Sat., April 7 Lincoln & Lancaster County Health Dept. 3131 O Street (south parking lot)

Sat., May 5 Star City Shores Parking Lot 4375 S. 33rd Ct.

Sat., Sept. 8 Walmart Parking Lot, 87th and Hwy 2

Sat., Oct. 6 Lincoln & Lancaster County Health Dept. 3131 O Street (south parking lot)

The Hazardous Materials Collection Center (HMCC) at 5101 N 48th Street provides safe and legal management options for toxic chemicals and hazardous waste. The HMCC serves Lincoln and Lancaster County residents as well as qualifying small businesses, such as home-based operations, nonprofits, churches and others that produce less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month.

The HMCC is open by appointment only the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month. Lincoln and Lancaster County residents can make appointments online or by phone. Residents will be asked to identify the types and approximate

quantity of hazardous waste you plan to dispose of. To make an appointment, call 402-441-8021 or visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: hmcc).

Where to take your waste!

Safeguard your home from toxic chemicals!

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department 402-441-8021

lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: household)

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More than 50 percent of the waste sent to the landfill in garbage trucks comes from businesses and institutions. To achieve the City’s goal of reducing the annual per capita disposal rate by 30 percent by 2040, the private sector’s ability to reduce waste and recycle is extremely important.

Sometimes it’s tough for businesses to know where to start with recycling. They often can have difficulty with tight storage space, collection costs, employee training or sorting.

The Solid Waste Management Division has developed information on business recycling best management practices and sector specific fact sheets that address those challenges and provide simple steps to building a successful recycling program. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for more information on 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

Commercial waste reduction and recycling On-line Resources AvailableBusinesses and organizations interested in increasing their waste reduction and recycling can access resources on-line to help them gain a better understanding of opportunities available to them to be successful. For example a self-assessment tool containing 14 questions allows businesses to obtain quick recommendations to increase recycling. If a business does not know how much they are recycling there is a waste diversion calculator that they can use to estimate their recycling rate.

The website also has a number of written documents available to aid businesses establish recycling programs. A Commercial Recycling Best Management Practices Guide offers insights on placement of recycling collection containers, signage and negotiating collection contracts. There are also twelve, sector specific fact sheets for overcoming challenges to recycling.

Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov to access these tools or call 402-441-8215.

costs. Qualifying costs include:• First six months of collection service.• Purchase of recycling containers.• Retrofitting janitorial carts.• Improvements such as installation of a

concrete pad for recycling containers.• Waste composition assessment by a

third party.• Development of educational

materials.

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Recycle Lincoln Leadership Recognition Program

Construction and Demolition Waste RecyclingLincoln is a growing community. As a result, significant amounts of construction and demolition waste have the potential to be diverted from the landfill. Lincoln Public Schools developed new construction waste management guidelines that aim to divert 75 percent of construction waste materials from their building projects. LPS has diverted over 4,000 tons of material from

the landfill, including wood, metal, ceiling tiles, cardboard and concrete and generated $60,000 in revenue since developing the new construction waste management guidelines three years ago.

Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for more information on construction waste management.

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.

Businesses will be recognized in several ways:• Window clings and certificates for display at place-of-

business.• Organizational logo and website link posted on the City of

Lincoln website.• Annual print advertisements in a local publication.• Promotion on City social media sites.

Recycles and/or composts 20-29 percent of waste generated

Recycles and/or composts 30-39 percent of waste generated

Recycles and/or composts 40-89 percent of waste generated

Recycles and/or composts at least 90 percent of waste generated

To enroll:1. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov to find the

application.2. A Solid Waste Management Division

representative will conduct a free on-site visit to verify your Recycle Lincoln Leadership recognition level.

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University PlaceN. 47th & St. Paul

Recycling Enterprises 1200 W. Upland Ave.Russ’s Market

N. 63rd & Platte Ave.48th Street Transfer Station

5101 N. 48th St. limited hours of operationAir Park Recreation Center

3710 NW. 46th St.Highlands Fire Station 5435 NW. 1st St.North Star High School

5801 N. 33rd St. limited hours of operation3250 N. 20th St., Unit 8Lancaster Event Center

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Public recycling drop-off sitesSouthLeon’s Gourmet Grocer 2200 Winthrop Rd.Union College

S. 53rd & Calvertathletic field parking lot

East High SchoolS. 70th & “A”Seacrest Field parking lot

South of Randolph Car Wash

S. 21st & Monroe Ave.Trabert Hall

S. 12th & South streetsPepsi Cola Distribution Facility 1901 Windhoek Dr.Russ’s Market

1550 S. Coddington Ave. limited hours of operationRuss’s Market

33rd & Hwy. 2Super Saver

27th & Pine LakeLancaster CountyBennet Refuse Transfer StationDavey Refuse Transfer StationDenton 2nd & 91st StreetsFirth Community CenterHallam Village ShopHickman City ParkMalcolm Village ShopPanama Refuse Transfer StationRoca Village Shop Waverly Honey Creek Restaurant

Acceptable: Inserts/ads are OK. Not Acceptable: Other paper products and plastic bags.

Acceptable: All #1 through #5 plastic bottles and containers. Labels OK. Empty, clean. Not Acceptable: Motor oil containers, plastic toys, plastic #6 or #7 containers, Styrofoam, plastic lawn chemical bottles and plastic bags.

Acceptable: Mail, magazines, office and school paper, telephone directories and shredded paper. Not Acceptable: Tissue paper, milk cartons, juice boxes, paper plates, newspaper, soiled or wet paper.

Acceptable: Flattened cardboard and paperboard (e.g. cereal boxes).Not Acceptable: Packing material and waxed cardboard.

Acceptable: Empty, clean and flattened aluminum and tin cans.Not Acceptable: Other metal products, aluminum foil and cans with liquids or food residue.

Acceptable: All food and beverage glass. Green, brown and clear glass. Labels OK. Empty, clean.Not Acceptable: Drinking glasses, window glass, mirrors and light bulbs.

Multi-Material Recycling Sites Material Guideline

Newspaper Only Drop-OffBlessed John XXIII Center

3700 Sheridan Blvd.