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EarthFuel Compost and Yard Waste

Published on June 18, 2024

Information on the City's municipal compost, EarthFuel, including how it's made, where to obtain it and how to use it in your landscape. Additional information is available on how to compost in your back yard.

Organic Waste Composting Opportunities

Published on May 08, 2023

The following firms offer organic waste collection services to Lincoln businesses and institutions: Waste to Energy Lincoln, Prairieland Dairy.

Worms, Waste and Why, Oh My!

Published on October 29, 2021

Students are currently exploring the world of waste, worms and why both matter in today’s environment through their LPS garbology curriculum.

Separation of Yard Waste Begins April 1

Published on March 19, 2024

Beginning Monday, April 1, Lincoln garbage collectors will collect grass and leaves (yard waste), separately from household trash. State law requires that from April 1 through November 30, yard waste must be separated from other household waste. Tree trimmings, garden waste, and weeds may be included with regular household garbage.

Separation of Grass And Leaves Ends December 1

Published on November 28, 2023

Beginning Friday, December 1, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents will no longer be required to separate grass and leaves from their household trash. The Nebraska Integrated Solid Waste Management Act requires that grass and leaves be separated from household trash from April 1 through November 30 of each year.

Lincoln Biochar Initiative

Published on April 02, 2024

Biochar is a charcoal-like substance produced from wood waste that can be used as a beneficial soil amendment. Lincoln is in the process of building its first biochar production facility, which is expected to be operational in the summer of 2024.

Recycling

Published on March 08, 2024

Recycling helps to save landfill space, creates jobs to collect and process the recyclables, conserves resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. For these reasons, the City has established a goal of increasing waste reduction and recycling and reducing the per capita disposal by 30 percent by 2040. You can do your part to help us reach this goal by reducing waste and recycling.

North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility

Published on March 08, 2023

North 48th Street Waste Transfer Station and Construction and Demolition Waste Landfill is located at 5101 North 48th Street, approximately one mile north of 48th and Superior. The transfer station is intended to provide disposal services for Lancaster County citizens without collection services or that may have special disposal needs. The site also accepts construction and demolition waste.

Put the Beds to Bed

Published on October 24, 2023

Volunteers will help prepare the beds at the Sunken Gardens.

Residential Recycling