Solid Waste Management

Recycling helps to save landfill space, creates jobs to collect and process the recyclables, conserves resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Facilities and Services

The Solid Waste Management Division operates the Waste Diversion and Recycling Office, the Bluff Facility and the North 48th Street Facility. EarthFuel Compost is also available.

Waste Reduction Guide (PDF, 1MB)

Latest News

Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set for September

Published on September 19, 2022

Lincoln and Lancaster County residents are urged to take unwanted chemicals to two, free household hazardous waste drive-thru collection events in September.

Lincoln Awarded $400,000 for Biochar Initiative

Published on June 29, 2022

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Lincoln will receive up to $400,000 in funding and technical support for a project to turn wood waste into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that can be used as a beneficial soil amendment.

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Karla Welding

Superintendent of Solid Waste Management

Phone

Administrative
402-441-7867

Facility Information
402-441-8104

Email

PWSolidWaste@lincoln.ne.gov

Willa DiCostanzo

Waste Diversion Coordinator

Phone

Office Phone
402-441-7043

General Recycling Information
402-441-8215 (leave message)

Email

recycle@lincoln.ne.gov

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