Christmas Tree and Lights Recycling Programs
Boy Scout Troop 8 will provide tree pickup service December 26, 30 and 31, and January 1, 6, 7 and 13, 2024. To schedule a pickup, visit scoutingfortrees.com or call 402-965-1458. Trees should be placed on the front lawn by 9 a.m. The service is free, but donations are appreciated.
Residents also can contact their refuse haulers regarding tree disposal.
The 11th annual Recycle Holiday Lights Drive runs now through January 10, 2024. A portion of funds raised from the copper extracted from the lights benefit the Eastridge Elementary PTO, the Lincoln Firefighters Operation Warm and the Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program Booster Club. Drop off locations include:
- Eastridge Elementary School parking lot, 6245 “L” St. – southwest side of the building near the playground
- Lincoln Children’s Zoo overflow parking lot, 2847 “A” St. – across “A” Street south of the zoo
- All Lincoln Fire and Rescue Stations – List of Locations
No boxes, brown paper sacks, plastic bags, ornaments, artificial trees or household trash are permitted. Lights attached to garland and wreaths are only accepted in the Eastridge Elementary parking lot and should be placed in boxes next to the collection bin. Visit scrapcentralrecycling.com/light-drive for more information.
The Solid Waste Management Division reminds residents that holiday lights must not be placed in curbside recycling bins or deposited at community recycling sites.