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Updated Climate Action Plan Now Online

Published on February 03, 2021

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today released the updated 2021-2027 Climate Action Plan to continue building a strong, resilient, and thriving future for Lincoln. The updated plan is available at lincoln.ne.gov/resilient.

Tagged as: , Environment, Mayor's Office

City Opens First Expanded Recyclables Collection Site

Published on September 11, 2020

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced the opening of the first expanded public recyclables collection site at 5101 North 48th Street. The new site is part of a consolidation of the City's 19 sites to four or five sites that will save an estimated $2 million annually. The City announced the recycling site consolidation plan in June.

Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases

Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center Reopens August 12

Published on August 07, 2020

HAZTOGO, Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center, 5101 N. 48th St., will resume regular hours August 12. The Center will be open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment only on the third Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center had offered limited service due to the pandemic.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices

Recycling Collection Site Consolidation Continues

Published on July 10, 2020

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director Elizabeth Elliott today announced the closure of two recycling collection sites in Lincoln and plans to close two more in July. In June, the City announced plans to transition from 19 neighborhood sites to four or five main collection sites in order to save an estimated $2 million per year. Surveillance cameras will monitor for illegal dumping.

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City Issues Citation for Illegal Dumping @ Recyclables Collection Site

Published on June 25, 2020

The city has issued its first citation for illegal dumping at a public recycling collection site since January, when it became a misdemeanor offense. Dumping trash or leaving unacceptable materials at the collection sites is now punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail.

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City to Consolidate Recycling Collection Sites

Published on June 23, 2020

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director Elizabeth Elliott today announced plans to consolidate Lincoln and Lancaster County recycling drop off sites. The transition from 19 neighborhood sites to four or five main collection sites is expected to be completed in December and will save an estimated $2 million per year.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases

City Urges Proper Disposal of Used Personal Protective Equipment

Published on April 22, 2020

The City of Lincoln reminds residents that latex gloves, disinfectant wipes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are not recyclable and must be discarded with household waste. Leaving non-recyclable materials at the recyclable collection sites is illegal. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for complete listings of acceptable materials.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, COVID-19

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