Lincoln Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulky item collection is scheduled directly through your permitted private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Lincoln
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky item collection is scheduled directly through your permitted private hauler. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers require certified refrigerant evacuation prior to collection or self-haul disposal.
Local disposal alternatives in Lancaster County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Lincoln Bluff Road Landfill
6001 Bluff Rd, Lincoln, NE 68517
Municipal solid waste landfill facility servicing Lancaster County haulers and residents.
North 48th Street Transfer Station
5101 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
Public citizen transfer station for Lincoln residents disposing of bulky waste, construction scrap, and yard debris.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).