LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Beginning Tuesday, April 1, Lincoln garbage collectors will collect yard waste, including grass and leaves, separately from household trash.
State law requires that yard waste must be separated from other household waste from April 1 through Nov. 30. 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 Street Solid Waste Management Facility, located at 5101 north 48th St., to dispose of for a fee.
“Lincoln residents help make our community more sustainable by separating their yard waste,” said Willa DiCostanzo, waste diversion coordinator for Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Solid Waste Management Division. “We turn grass and leaves into EarthFuel compost, but keeping it free of plastic and debris is crucial. Before raking, pick up any litter, dog toys or other items in your yard.”…