Solid Waste Management Plan 2040 A 20-member citizen advisory committee appointed by Mayor Beutler has worked with the City-County Health Department and the City Public Works and Utilities Department to develop a solid waste management plan for Lincoln and Lancaster County. Solid Waste Plan 2040 will provide a guide for policy decisions regarding solid waste management systems, facilities and programs for the next 30 years. The goal is to create a comprehensive, integrated system. Committee members reviewed a wide range of components, including waste reduction; household hazardous waste collection; residential and commercial recycling; construction materials recycling; organic waste composting; disposal capacity for solid waste and construction and demolition wastes; and collection and processing programs. The advisory committee developed 20 recommendations. A complete list and more information on the Solid Waste Management Plan can be found at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: solid waste plan). for Lincoln and Lancaster County TABLE OF CONTENTS Managing Waste in Our Community Reducing Waste Reusing and Donating Recycling in Lincoln Hazardous Materials in the Home Managing Lawn and Garden Waste Construction Materials Recycling Recycling Drop-off Program PAGE 3 4 5 6-7 8-9 10 11 12 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY Most Preferred REDUCTION REUSE RECYCLING & COMPOSTING RECOVER 1. Cleaner production, sustainable consumption and prevention. Look for these balloon graphics to learn more about the advisory committee’s recommendations 2. Reusing waste in its current form. 3. Processing waste to recover commercially valuable products. 4. Recovering energy from waste. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Engage the COMMUNITY Encourage PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS RESIDUALS 5. Safe disposal in a landfill. Least Preferred Ensure sufficient SYSTEM CAPACITY Emphasize the WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY Look for us on Facebook. Visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov for a PDF of this guide facebook.com/LincolnRecycles and more information. Embrace SUSTAINABLE PRINCIPLES Funding for this guide is provided through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. 2 Designed by Citizen Information Center 3/2014 Managing Waste in Our Community Garbage Collection RECYCLING OPTIONS To find a refuse hauler that serves your area, look in the yellow pages under “Garbage Collection,” or contact the Lincoln Solid Waste Management Association at 402-475-8360. Recycling in Lincoln is easy! Residents can use drop-off sites or curbside haulers. CITY WASTE FACILITIES North 48th Street Transfer Station 5101 North 48th Street 402-441-8104 Small vehicles and trailers only. Grass and leaves, brush, appliances, metals and tires must be placed in designated areas. All loads must be covered and tied down. Additional fees will be charged for uncovered loads. Bluff Road Landfill 6001 Bluff Road 402-441-8102 Drop-Off Recycling Locations There are 34 multi-material and newspaper-only drop-off sites in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Most are open 24-hours a day and offer convenient recycling for residents. See the map on the back of this guide for details. Materials Collected Cardboard, glass bottles, plastics #1-#5, residential mixed paper, newspapers, aluminum and tin cans. Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Reduce the per capita rate of municipal solid waste disposed of in landfills to: · 1,940 pounds per capita per year by 2018 · 1,720 pounds per capita per year by 2025 · 1,510 pounds per capita per year by 2040 Refuse trucks and other large trucks and trailers only. Uncovered loads will be rejected. Certain materials require “special waste” disposal permits. Yard Waste Composting Facility Any size vehicle may drop off yard waste materials such as grass, leaves and brush to be composted. Call the numbers provided for information about fees, hours and other waste disposal requirements. Report Littering and Illegal Dumping! 1. Littering - KNB Litter Hotline - 402-486-0231 877-665-4887 2. Illegal dumping - Sheriff - 402-441-6500 Health Dept. - 402-441-8022 Recycling 402-441-8215 recycle.lincoln.ne.gov Recycling and composting Construction and Demolition Landfill Vehicles of any size may drop off concrete rubble, clean soil, brick and similar materials. FOR MORE INFORMATION Curbside Recycling Haulers Alley Cat Disposal Service 402-466-5019 Journal Star Recycling 402-473-2695 Palmer & Sons 402-474-6814 Recycling Enterprises 402-421-6655 RecycleLink 402-466-0412 Schaaf Refuse Service 402-423-5705 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 Waste Connections of NE 402-475-0244 Check with your waste hauler to see if they offer curbside recycling. Landfill 402-441-8102/8104, lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: landfill) Information on operating hours and disposal fees Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department 402-441-8021 lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: household) Household hazardous waste program and collection information Bureau of Fire Prevention 402-441-7791 lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: fire prevention) Proper disposal/handling of ammunition, explosives, fireworks Extension Office, UNL-Lincoln/ Lancaster County 402-441-7180 lancaster.unl.edu Yard waste management and backyard composting Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful 402-441-8035 Neighborhood, community, school and lake clean up Keep Nebraska Beautiful 402-486-4622 Nebraska Materials Exchange Program for businesses Solid Waste Nuisance Complaints 402-441-8022 Report improper storage, handling or transportation of solid waste Varies by hauler. WasteCap Nebraska 402-436-2384, Wastecapne.org Cost Business waste reduction and recycling assistance Materials Collected Varies by hauler; ranges $5 to $10 per month. 3 Reduce it! WASTE REDUCTION STARTS WITH YOU! In 2011, residents and businesses generated an average of 7.2 pounds of garbage per person per day. While recycling helps reduce the amount of garbage sent to landfills, it is only part of the solution. Waste reduction is perhaps the most significant strategy in saving landfill space and conserving resources. The first step to reducing waste at home is simple: If you don't need it, don't buy it. The shopping choices you make can prevent pollution and conserve resources. Here are more tips to help you reduce your waste: Try for zero waste. If you can't reuse or recycle it, don't buy it. Go to the store with a shopping list to control impulse buying. Buy strong and durable goods. It pays to buy quality products. Get thrifty by using community exchange and reuse options. Share, barter or give away what you don't need. Avoid excess packaging to reduce plastic and Styrofoam waste. Skip products with harmful chemicals or that need special disposal. Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Expand programs that lead to greater source reduction. Take Action - Reduce Waste in Your Home Consumers can manage many household products to help reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill: Give unused fertilizer to a neighbor or family member instead of throwing it out. Reduce packaging from groceries by purchasing bulk items and avoiding single-serving products. Refill water, bulk foods and laundry soap with containers you bring from home. Buy concentrated versions of household cleaning products. Stop junk mail - visit www.dmachoice.org or www.paperkarma.com. Start a backyard composting bin for your garden waste, flowers and food scraps. Make your own green cleaning kit, or shop for less hazardous cleaning products. Donate furniture, appliances and clothes to a thrift store instead of throwing them away. 4 Purchase reusable batteries and a battery charger. Reuse it! Take reusable sacks when grocery shopping. Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags. Think twice before buying and using disposable items. Something you have may serve more than one purpose. Use your own mug at coffee shops, convenience stores and at work. Use previously loved items from a thrift or consignment store or yard sale. Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Targeted educational programming be developed dealing with each recommendation. Items that can be reused are accepted by the following places. Fees and restrictions may apply. Please call before dropping off materials. BOOKS EYEGLASSES A Novel Idea Bookstore 118 N. 14th St. 402-475-8663 Bluestem Books 137 S. 9th St. 402-435-7120 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 Yellowed Pages Used Books 2719 N. 48th St. 402-465-8922 Star City Lions Drop-off boxes located at optometrist offices, Eyeglass World and Wal-Mart stores Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 BUILDING MATERIALS Connor's Architectural Antiques 1001 “L” St. 402-435-3338 EcoStores Nebraska 530 W. “P” St. 402-477-3606 Scherer's Architectural Antiques 9141 S. 63rd St. 402-423-1582 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 CELL PHONES Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 Voices of Hope 2545 “N” St. 402-476-2110 ELECTRONICS Goodwill Computer and Electronics Store (working electronics) 5745 “O” Street Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT (Furniture, clothing, etc.) Cause for Paws 5700 Old Cheney Rd. #4 402-420-5758 2445 South 48th St. INTERNET SITES Community Action Partnership freecycle.org (post offers and wants) 210 “O” St. 402-471-4515 lincoln.craigslist.org amazon.com/sellonamazon Fabulous Finds LinConsign Home#1 Facebook Page 2702 N. 49th St. 402-466-4006 LinConsign Electronics Facebook Page Family Thrift Center Lincoln, NE - Items for Sale Facebook Page 1745 “O” St. 402-476-2857 POLYSTYRENE PACKING PEANUTS Fashion II Consignment Boutique 4230 S. 33rd St. 402-483-1324 Mail Plus Goodwill locations 3201 South St. 402-434-5315 Once Upon a Child Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 UPS Stores 2600 South 48th St., Suite 15 402-464-4443 RECORDS/CDs OMT! Divine Women’s Resale Backtrack Records 1725 Van Dorn 402-423-2066 1549 N. Cotner Blvd. 402-464-4567 People's City Mission CD Warehouse 2615 "O" St. 402-475-6888 5141 “O” St. 402-486-0047 Toss Box Locations - visit Recycled Sounds 909 “O” St. 402-476-8240 peoplescitymission.org Play it Again Sports TIRES 800 N. 48th St. 402-483-7447 Don's Used Tires 2141 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-477-4332 Pittman's Tires 3320 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-467-1082 Ruby Begonias (vintage) 1321 “P” St. 402-438-4438 Salvation Army 4690 Leighton Ave. 402/466-5052 1126 N. 27th St. 402-474-5913 St. Louise Gift and Thrift 2201 “O” St. 402-474-1600 St. Teresa’s Thrift Store 616 S. 36th St. 402-474-1952 ext 3 The Black Market 1033 “O” St. 402-475-1033 Classic Consignment Boutique 4900 Dudley St. 402-467-2502 The Daisy 6433 Havelock Ave. 402-475-7777 Twice As Nice The Consignment Shop 3743 S. 48th St. 402-423-0083 5 Recycle it! Recycling helps to: slow climate change conserve resources save landfill space create jobs RECYCLING CONTAINER LENDING PROGRAM If you'd like to recycle at your next meeting, conference, benefit, festival or other special event, the Recycling Office will provide all the containers you'll need at no cost. Single-bag frames are available for aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Two-bag frames have the ability to collect cans and bottles as well as mixed paper. Three-bag frames allow for the collection of garbage in addition to mixed paper and cans and bottles. All collected material is to be recycled through private recyclers before the containers are returned. Grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality were used to purchase the containers in 2010. Ongoing funding of the Container Lending Program is provided by Solid Waste Management in the Public Works and Utilities Department. If you are interested in participating in this program, you'll find the application and additional information at recycle.lincoln.ne.gov. Click on Container Lending Program. 6 Check with the firms listed in this guide to ensure proper handling of your recycled product. The City has not conducted an environmental audit on any of these firms. APPLIANCES RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTS (CFLs) PLASTIC PHARMACY BOTTLES 123 System Solutions*** 17 Gateway Mall 402-464-5556 Alan Mitchell's Appliance 4033 Progressive Ave., #1 402-420-2012 Allen’s New & Used Batteries 3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 402-467-2455 (washers, dryers, stoves and hot water tanks) Alter Metal Recycling* 6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306 Capital City Metal Recycling 2120 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-465-5555 Hoffman's Appliance 4734 Adams St. 402-466-6252 Major Appliance 3221 Huntington Ave. 402-466-1022 N. 48th St. Transfer Station 5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104 Sadoff Iron & Metal Company* 4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510 Scrapy's* 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Best Buy 6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099 Baker Hardware 801 “N” St. 402-475-4081 Allen’s New & Used Batteries 3320 Cleveland Ave., Suite 2 402-467-2455 Electric Shaver Services 315 S. 11th St. 402-476-1785 Grainger (cell phone batteries only) 100 Oakcreek Dr. 402-476-9014 Home Depot Locations (power tool batteries only) Interstate All Battery Center 4310 N. 27th St. 402-474-1991 Lowe's 6101 Apples Way 402-420-3660 QP Ace Hardware Locations 70th & Vine sts., 27th & "E" Sts., 3800 Old Cheney Rd., 14th & Superior sts. RadioShack Locations Staples 4940 “O” St. 402-467-1118 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 Target Locations Total Tools (power tool batteries only) 2611 Kimco Dr. 402-476-6673 US Cellular (cell phone batteries only) 2662 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-466-8700 Wal-Mart 4700 N. 27th St. 402-438-4377 Verizon Wireless (cell phone batteries only) 5141 “O” St. 402-421-5480 Bishop Heights True Value** 4200 S. 27th St. 402-420-0077 EcoStores Nebraska** 530 W. “P” St. 402-477-3606 Home Depot Locations Lowe’s 6101 Apples Way 402-420-3660 Murphy's QP Do it Best Store** 1554 N 48th St 402-466-9852 Wolfe Ace Hardware** 6118 Havelock Ave. 402-466-7707 (Remove caps and labels) The Pharmacy 1221 N. Cotner Blvd. 402-466-6082 Wal-Mart Locations Multi-material Recycling Sites 140 W. Cornhusker Hwy. 402-474-4203 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 TELEVISIONS AUTOMOBILES Must have clear title. Capital City Auto Recyclers 100 W. "P" St. 402-475-2982 Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531 Kendle's Auto Salvage 100 W. Sumner St. 402-477-9702 Olston's Auto Recyclers 3450 N. 35th Cir. 402-467-4541 Scrapy's* 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Star City Auto Salvage 2705 N. 33rd St. 402-464-7009 AUTOMOBILE BATTERIES A-Can Recycling 3255 S. 10th St. 402-421-9101 Advanced Auto Parts Locations 402-465-8188 Allen's New & Used Batteries 3320 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 2 402-467-2455 Alter Metal Recycling 6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306 Capital City Auto Recyclers 100 W. "P" St. 402-475-2982 Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531 Graham Tire Locations 402-421-1500 H.I.S. Auto Care 7000 Van Dorn 402-488-8934 Interstate All Battery Center 4310 N. 27th St. 402-474-1991 Jensen Tire & Auto 5430 Red Rock Lane 402-328-9250 Kendle’s Auto Salvage 100 W. Sumner St. 402-477-9702 N. 48th St. Transfer Station 5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104 Sadoff Iron & Metal Company* 4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510 Scrapy's* 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 T.O. Haas Tire Locations 402-474-1525 Wal-Mart Locations Fees and restrictions may apply. Please call before dropping off materials. *Accepts other scrap metal **Accepts fluorescent tubes ***Accepts microwaves BUTTON BATTERIES Akala Fine Jewelry 4230 S. 33rd St. 402-488-8217 Gold Smith Jewelers 5500 Old Cheney Rd. 402-421-2253 Murphy's QP Do it Best Store** 1554 N 48th St 402-466-9852 Sartor Hamann Locations 402-476-8561 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 The Time Shoppe 6450 "O" St. 402-467-1884 Wal-Mart Locations Wright's Jewelers 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. 402-474-0774 NOTE: “Regular” batteries (alkaline, zinc-air) can be placed in the household trash. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 123 System Solutions*** 17 Gateway Mall 402-464-5556 Best Buy 6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099 Goodwill Locations Office Depot Locations Secure Recyclers*** 1060 N. 33rd St. 402-805-0065 Schrock Innovations 2801 Pine Lake Rd. 402-423-9595 Scrapy’s 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Staples 4940 “O” St. 402-467-1118 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 PROPANE TANKS Lee's Propane 625 W. "O" St. 402-474-3235 (20 lbs. or larger) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS General Fire & Safety Equipment 2431 Fairfield St. 402-476-4646 Otte Oil & Propane 3435 Maple St., Davey 402-785-2365 (15 lbs. or larger) Jacobsen Fire Equipment Company HEARING AIDS Northeast Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank P.O. Box 830731 402-467-4837 or 402-488-2260 for pick up Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 OIL Advanced Auto Parts Locations Capital City Auto Recyclers 100 W. "P" St. 402-475-2982 Farmers Cooperative 305 Main St., Firth 402-791-5837 Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531 Graham Tire Locations 402-421-1500 H.I.S. Auto Care 7000 Van Dorn 402-488-8934 N. 48th St. Transfer Station 5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104 O'Reilly Auto Parts Locations Otte Oil & Propane 3435 Maple St., Davey 402-785-2365 T.O. Haas Tire Locations Wal-Mart Locations TIRES Don's Used Tires 2141 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-477-4332 Four Brothers Auto Salvage 5440 N. 70th St. 402-467-3531 Graham Tire Locations 402-421-1500 Jensen Tire & Auto 5430 Red Rock Lane 402-328-9250 N 48th Street Transfer Station 5101 N. 48th St. 402-441-8104 Lee Pester Tires 402-450-0971 Pittman's Tires 3320 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-467-1082 T.O. Haas Tire Locations 402-474-1525 CHILD SAFETY SEATS Tracy’s Collision Center Locations CLEAN ASPHALT & CONCRETE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS Cather Construction 6400 N. 70th St. 402-464-2113 Constructors, Inc. 6500 N. 70th St. 402-434-1764 Gana Trucking & Excavating 13400 S. 54th St., Roca 402-794-5000 Pavers, LLC 12303 Hwy. 6, Waverly 402-786-5900 HyVee Locations Leon's Food Mart 2200 Winthrop Rd. 402-488-2307 Lowe’s 6101 Apples Way 402-420-3660 Russ's Market, SunMart, Super Saver, Target and Wal-Mart Locations 123 System Solutions*** 17 Gateway Mall 402-464-5556 Best Buy 6919 “O” St. 402-473-2099 Goodwill Computer and Electronics 5745 “O” St. 402-486-4939 Scrapy’s 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Secure Recyclers*** 1060 N. 33rd St. 402-805-0065 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 TONER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Locations Goodwill Locations Latsch's 200 Oakcreek Dr. 402-323-7222 Messiah Lutheran Church & School 1800 S. 84th St. 402-489-3024 Star City Recycling 402-890-4320 Target Locations Walgreens Locations WOOD WASTE Hofeling Enterprises 2200 S. Folsom Ct. 402-438-8733 RECYCLING BUY BACK CENTERS Cans and/or aluminum A & J Recycling*** 3250 N. 20th St. 402-438-3684 A-Can Recycling 3255 S. 10th St. 402-421-9101 Alter Metal Recycling* 6100 N. 70th St. 402-476-3306 Capital City Metal Recycling 2120 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-465-5555 Sadoff Iron & Metal Company* 4400 W. Webster St. 402-470-2510 Scrapy's* 7701 Cornhusker Hwy. 402-217-9095 Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Residential curbside recycling to be provided to all single-family and duplex dwellings City-wide. 7 Hazardous Materials in the Home Potentially dangerous products can be found in every household. If handled improperly, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, weed killers, pesticides and other products can be hazardous. Products that are flammable, toxic, corrosive or reactive can be a problem because of their potential to cause health issues, contaminate water supplies and injure sanitation workers if not properly disposed. Proper use, storage and disposal are essential. Tips for Safe Use, Storage and Disposal 1. Always read labels, and follow directions carefully. 2. Purchase or make your own less toxic products. 3. Don't mix leftover products, and keep materials in original containers with the labels intact. 4. Store dangerous products securely and away from kids, pets and sources of heat. 5. Reuse and recycle when possible (see pages 5 through 7 for options). 6. Never dump products down home or storm drains. 7. Dispose of hazardous materials at FREE waste collection events (see schedule below). If you have questions on household hazardous waste, call the Health Department at 402-441-8021. 2014 COLLECTION SCHEDULE Date Location Friday, March 21 Saturday, April 26 Saturday, May 17 Friday, June 20 Saturday, August 23 Saturday, September 13 October (date TBD) Friday, November 14 By appointment only, 402-441-8021 Wal-Mart, 87th and Highway 2 Zoetis, 601 West Cornhusker Union College, S. 52nd and Cooper Ave. Veyance Technologies, 4021 N. 56th St. Lincoln Industries, 600 West “E” St. Woods Park, S. 31st and “J” streets By appointment only, 402-441-8021 All events are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are open to Lincoln and Lancaster County residents only. Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation “Expand the toxics reduction program and create a place to provide year round access.” 8 WHAT TO BRING Rodent poisons Pesticides Dursban/Lorsban PCP Torch Fuel Mixed gasoline Upholstery cleaners Furniture stripper Turpentine Bleach cleaners Fluorescent tubes Mothballs Mercury thermometers/ thermostats Weed killer Chlordane Flea/tick products 2,4,5-T Brake fluid Old gasoline Power steering fluid Oil-based paint Wood preservatives Compact bulbs (CFLs) Spot removers Solvent-based polishes Small propane camping cylinders Pool chemicals Diazanon Lighter fluid Insect sprays Grease removers Transmission fluid Adhesives Paint thinner Stains, oil-based Drain and oven cleaners Small capacitors Glues DO NOT BRING Latex paint Batteries Used oil Electronics and computers Ammunition Antifreeze Tires Explosives Fertilizers Medicines Large propane grill cylinders Asbestos Fire extinguishers Household trash More disposal options LATEX PAINT Do not pour down the drain, in storm drains, on the ground or in the trash. Dry out the paint first by removing the lid and placing in a safe, ventilated area. Speed drying time by spreading paint in a plastic-lined box. Combine larger amounts of paint with cat litter or paint hardener. Place dry paint and empty cans (with lids off) in the trash for regular collection. Nebraska MEDS Disposal Project Don't let your leftover medications fall into the wrong hands. This could lead to accidental poisonings or illegal use. But you can't just toss them in the trash or flush them down the toilet – that could harm the environment. The Nebraska MEDS disposal project has teamed up with 41 pharmacies in Lincoln and Lancaster County to help you properly dispose of unused, unwanted or expired over-the-counter and non-controlled prescription medication. Visit leftovermeds.com or call 402-480-1956 to learn about proper disposal methods. LATEX PAINT Latex paint is a water-based product and is not accepted at household hazardous waste collections. Useable latex paint can be taken to EcoStores Nebraska paint exchanges: May 17 and September 13 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 530 West “P” Street 402-477-3606 More information: ecostoresne.org EcoStores disposes of unusable paint for $2 per can. Safe Homes for Seniors Safe Homes for Seniors is a free service that helps older adults safely manage household chemicals and products. Those age 60 and older can receive help to identify hazardous products, sort and safely remove dangerous products and recycle or dispose of all products safely. Schedule an in-home assessment with a trained home handyman by calling Aging Partners at 402-441-7030. 9 Managing Yard Waste BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS No registration necessary. Workshops are FREE! Tuesday, April 8 Walt Branch Library 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 Eisley Branch Library 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. GRASS AND LEAF COLLECTION From April 1 to December 1 of every year, grass and leaves cannot be mixed with other waste or placed in plastic bags for general waste collection. You can subscribe to a separate collection with your refuse hauler. Consider mulching grass clippings on your lawn or composting grass and leaves in your backyard. Grass and leaves may be self-hauled to the N. 48th Street Transfer Station. Materials must be dumped from bags and containers. Tree trimmings, garden waste and weeds may go with regular household garbage. Refuse haulers often request that tree branches be cut certain lengths and bundled. Call your hauler for details. Saturday, May 10 Pioneers Park Nature Center 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7 Pioneers Park Nature Center 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27 Pioneers Park Nature Center 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 7 Gere Branch Library 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Pioneers Park Nature Center 10 to 11 a.m. LinGro Compost You can enjoy the benefits of healthier soil, even if you don’t compost. The City of Lincoln maintains a compost facility which receives grass, leaves and brush from residents and businesses. This material is composted and available to the public in limited quantities. Call 402-441-8215 for more information. LinGRO Lincoln’s Premium Organic Compost LAWN AND GARDEN CHEMICALS Leftover lawn and garden chemicals are commonly collected products at household hazardous waste collections. Overuse of chemicals affect the environment for all of us. Limit the fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides you use on your lawn or garden. Tuesday, October 14 Anderson Branch Library 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Develop and support programs to reduce the quantity of organics, especially food waste, going to the City's municipal solid waste disposal site. 10 For more information on creating your own backyard compost pile, visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov. Check with your local extension office for non-chemical alternatives, or use the least toxic alternative available. Purchase the smallest amount that will do the job. Any unused or leftover products may cause safety issues. Have your soil tested to see if your lawn needs additional phosphorus. If not, buy a no/low phosphorus fertilizer, or request that your lawn service use that type. Use slow-release fertilizer rather than liquid fertilizer. Usually one application per season is enough. Keep chemicals off of sidewalks and driveways. Anything entering the storm drains does NOT receive treatment. When using chemicals, follow safety and handling instructions. Visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: household) for more information and tips. Construction Materials Recycling As you work on home improvement projects, remember that salvaging building materials and reusing them saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Reusing materials reduces the need to extract and process raw materials and ship new materials long distances. Some salvaged building materials are in high demand. These include marble mantles, antique fixtures, old growth hardwoods, wide-plank lumber and knot-free, fine-grain wood. Local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity or EcoStores Nebraska will reuse fixtures, doors, windows, wood trim and other materials. These organizations can also help you incorporate salvaged materials into the construction or renovation of your home, further reducing your environmental footprint. Construction materials that cannot be reused can often be recycled. Metal and wiring can be sold to scrap metal firms. Untreated wood waste can be taken to a private firm that will grind it into landscape mulch. Asphalt shingles and concrete wastes can be taken to several construction companies for recycling. And don't forget that cardboard packaging can be recycled at the City's recycling drop-off sites. A list of recyclers can be found on pages 6 and 7 or by calling 402-441-8215. Recycled Content Construction Materials Building and construction activities account for 60 percent of the raw materials, other than food and fuel, used in the entire U.S. economy. Buying recycled-content materials helps ensure that the materials collected in recycling programs will be used again to manufacture new products. Recycled-content construction materials that can be easily found include: · Drywall (many use recycled paper and post-industrial gypsum) · Insulation (including cellulose, mineral wool, fiberglass and recycled cotton insulation) · Plastic lumber Recycled content products · Kitchen countertops are often labeled with · Glass tiles percentages of postconsumer · Landscaping materials and recovered material. · Carpet and carpet padding · Steel Solid Waste Plan 2040 Recommendation Develop and support programs to reduce the quantities of construction and demolition waste going to the City's disposal site(s). 11 NORTH N.W. Roundhouse Dr. & West "P" streets UNL Food Stores Warehouse, 1200 N. 17th Street University Place, 47th & St. Paul streets Recycling Enterprises, 1200 W. Upland Avenue Russ’s Market, 63rd & Platte Avenue Centro Plaza, 48th & “R” streets 48th Street Transfer, 5101 N. 48th Street limited hours of operation 10 11 12 Air Park Recreation Center, 3710 N.W. 46th Street Highlands Fire Station 5435 N.W. 1st Street North Star High School 5801 N. 33rd Street limited hours of operation A & J Recycling Center, 3250 N. 20th Street, Unit 8 Lancaster Event Center 4100 N. 84th Street SOUTH Leon's Food Mart, 13 32nd & South streets 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Union College athletic field parking lot, 53rd & Calvert East High School Seacrest Field parking lot, 70th & "A" streets South of Randolph Car Wash 21st & Monroe Avenue Trabert Hall, 12th & South streets Pepsi Cola Distribution Facility 1901 Windhoek Drive Russ's Market, 1550 S. Coddington limited hours of operation Russ's Market, 33rd & Highway 2 Midland Recycling, 440 “J” Street Super Saver, 27th & Pine Lake MAP KEY Aluminum cans Cardboard Residential mixed paper Glass bottles and jars Newspaper #1 thru #5 plastic containers Tin cans Newspaper only 10 9 12 8 11 23 LANCASTER COUNTY Bennet Refuse Transfer Station Davey Refuse Transfer Station Denton 2nd & 91st Streets Firth Community Center Hallam Village Shop Hickman City Park Malcolm Village Shop Panama Refuse Transfer Station Waverly Honey Creek Restaurant 16 s Way 21 Rosa Park 15 19 13 17 24 25 14 NEWSPAPER ONLY DROP-OFF NORTH 23 UNL East Campus parking lot behind Fire Station No. 2, 33rd & Holdrege streets SOUTH 24 Blessed John XIII Center, 3700 Sheridan Boulevard Indian Village, 25 13th & High streets 20 18 22 MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THE MULTI-MATERIAL RECYCLING SITES ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE Newspapers Inserts/ads are OK. Put newspapers in paper bag. No other paper. Cardboard Boxes Flatten cardboard and paperboard (i.e. cereal boxes). All boxes must be flattened and placed inside recycling containers. No packing material. No waxed cardboard. Cans All food and beverage cans. Rinse, clean and flatten aluminum and tin cans and place in separate recycling compartments. No aluminum foil. No pie pans. No metal cookware. No metal parts. Glass Bottles and Jars All food and beverage glass. Green, brown and clear glass. Labels are OK. Rinse clean, take off lids, separate by color and place in separate recycling compartments. Plastic #1 thru #5 Containers All #1 thru #5 plastic bottles and containers. Labels are OK. Rinse clean. Take off lids. Flatten containers to save space. Residential Mixed Paper Mail, magazines, office and school paper, telephone directories and shredded paper. Put clean paper together in paper bag. No drinking glasses. No window glass. No light bulbs. No lids. No polystyrene No motor oil containers. packaging. No plastic toys. No plastic lawn No other plastic chemical bottles. #6 or #7 containers. No plastic syringes. No plastic sacks. No tissue paper. No cardboard. No milk cartons or juice boxes. No paperboard. No paper plates. No newspaper.