Lincoln Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Lincoln recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Lincoln?
Can you recycle cardboard in Lincoln?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Lincoln?
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Can you recycle glass in Lincoln?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Lincoln?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Lincoln?
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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).