Residential Recycling

Recycling is an individual effort that amounts to large scale benefits for our planet. There are many reasons to recycle. Lincoln residents recently described several ways that recycling is beneficial to the community and makes a difference in their lives: protects the environment and conserves resources (materials, time and money), preserves Nebraska’s pristine natural areas, extends the life of the landfill, invests in future generations, fosters community pride, supports the local economy.

Resources for Residents

Recyclables Collection Sites

Household recyclables can be sorted at home and taken to a recyclables collection sites. Most are open 24/7. Use our interactive map to find the location closest to your home.

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Recycling Locations by Type of Item

Use our recycling tool to learn where to take specific items for proper recycling and disposal. Learn how to remove contamination in your recycling bin by playing our "Recycle it Right!" game.

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Corrugated Cardboard FAQ

The landfill no longer accepts clean and dry corrugated cardboard. Learn more about the ban and your options for recycling.

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Garbage & Recycling Collectors

Getting your recyclables picked up could take just one phone call to your current garbage collector.

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Waste Reduction Guide

Ensure you’re taking the right materials to the bin. A useful tool to properly reduce your contributions to the landfill.

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Multilingual Educational Resources

Everyone’s invited to join our team and become a recycling champion. Share these multilingual resources in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic to help your fellow teammates take it to the bin.

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Be A Recycling Champion

Already recycling? Your city cheers you on. Here’s how to raise your game and be the best recycler you can be.

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Recycling Information for New Homeowners

As you decide how to manage your electricity, water, gas and garbage collection services, now is also a great time to establish your recycling routine.

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Bin Buddies Volunteer Program

Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. Our team needs your help to ensure everyone knows how to recycle right in our community!

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EarthFuel Compost & Yard Waste

Information on compost use and application, where to buy local compost and how to compost in your backyard.

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Buy Recycled

The first step in buying recycled products is learning to identify the recycling symbols.

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Videos

Recycling Options

Many residential garbage collectors provide convenient weekly curbside recycling services for a nominal fee. If you don’t wish to subscribe for curbside collection services you can take your recyclables to one of the City's conveniently located recyclables collection sites for no fee.

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