LINCOLN–(KFOR Mar. 28)–Beginning Wednesday, April 1, Lincoln garbage collectors will collect grass and leaves (yard waste), separately from household trash. State law requires that from April 1 through November 30, yard waste must be separated from other household waste. Tree trimmings, garden waste, and weeds may be included with regular household garbage.
- Hire a lawn service to collect yard waste.
- Use a mower to mulch yard waste and leave the mulch on the yard to help add nutrients to the soil.
- Place only grass and leaves in paper yard waste bags and haul them to the North 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility, 5101 North 48th St., to dispose of for a fee.
“We turn grass and leaves into EarthFuel compost, which enriches soil and supports healthy gardens and landscapes. By picking up litter, toys, or other items before you rake, you take a simple step that helps keep the compost clean and usable,” said Willa DiCostanzo, Waste Diversion Coordinator for Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Solid Waste Management Division.
City staff inspects incoming yard waste loads at the composting facility. If garbage is found mixed with yard waste, the garbage collector may charge its customers additional fees…