Lincoln Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place containers at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per Nebraska state law and municipal regulations, grass clippings and leaves must be separated from household trash from April 1 through November 30.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place containers at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per Nebraska state law and municipal regulations, grass clippings and leaves must be separated from household trash from April 1 through November 30. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item collection is scheduled directly through your permitted private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Mandatory seasonal separation of grass and leaves from April 1 to November 30. Residents can subscribe for seasonal yard waste collection with private haulers or mulch on-site. Tree branches under 5 feet may be bundled. |
Trash container requirements
- Use approved hauler-provided rollout containers for household trash
- Keep lids fully closed with all waste contained inside
- State law prohibits mixing grass and leaves with garbage between April 1 and November 30
- Position containers with 3 feet of clearance from parked cars and mailboxes
Lincoln recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and paper packaging (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and catalogs
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 through #5, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum, tin, and steel food and drink cans
Prohibited items
- Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; must use city public drop-off sites)
- Plastic grocery bags and plastic wrap (place recyclables loose into bin)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging
- Hazardous household chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids
- Electronics and rechargeable batteries
Lincoln bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item collection is scheduled directly through your permitted private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (402) 441-7711 |
Lincoln holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Lincoln, NE
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Lincoln / Permitted Private Haulers · private subscription
Phone: (402) 441-7711
555 S 10th StLincoln, NE 68508
These collection rules cover Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Service Routes (Mon-Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Lincoln, NE?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place containers at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Per Nebraska state law and municipal regulations, grass clippings and leaves must be separated from household trash from April 1 through November 30.. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Service Routes (Mon-Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Lincoln?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Service Routes (Mon-Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Lincoln?
Bulky item collection is scheduled directly through your permitted private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (402) 441-7711 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Service Routes (Mon-Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Lincoln?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and paper packaging (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and catalogs, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 through #5, rinsed clean), Aluminum, tin, and steel food and drink cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; must use city public drop-off sites), Plastic grocery bags and plastic wrap (place recyclables loose into bin), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging, Hazardous household chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids, Electronics and rechargeable batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Residential Service Routes (Mon-Fri).