Managing your waste stream

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Recycling in Lincoln

Recycling is a great first step towards diverting your waste from the landfill. There are multiple ways to get involved with recycling in Lincoln, beyond simply recycling your household waste.

Composting in Lincoln

Composting can be intimidating, but it’s a great method of waste diversion and carbon sequestration. Learn more about composting in Lincoln and how to get started here.

Non-recyclable plastics: the Hefty ReNew program

Some plastics (like styrofoam) aren’t able to be recycled. Lincoln and Omaha are a part of a pilot program to divert non-recyclable plastics from the landfill: learn more and get started here.

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Lincoln’s landfills

Ever wonder where your waste really ends up? Learn more about Lincoln’s landfills here.