Recycling Guidelines: What Can & Can’t Be Recycled in Lincoln, NE
Recycling should be
easy and stress-free, and with
RecycleLink, it is! Our
single-stream recycling
process means you don’t have to sort your recyclables—just place them in your bin, and we’ll handle the rest.
To ensure everything is processed correctly,
follow these guidelines when recycling at home or work.
What Can Be Recycled?
We offer a variety of container sizes and services to accommodate businesses of all sizes:
Paper
- Cardboard (broken down)
- Paperboard (cereal boxes, shoe & gift boxes)
- Newspaper & packing paper
- Magazines
- Paper bags
- Paper egg cartons
- Phone books & paperback books
- Office paper & junk mail
- Wrapping paper
without foil
Cardboard
- All cardboard should be broken down or cut into pieces small enough to fit loosely in your bin.
Metal
- Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- Metal jar lids
- Clean, balled aluminum foil
- Empty and rinsed-out
water-based paint cans (acrylic or latex)
Plastic
- Plastic water and soda bottles
- Pill and medicine bottles (place inside a larger plastic bottle)
- Plastic containers
- Plastic cups
- Tupperware
- Shampoo bottles
What CAN’T Be Recycled?
Garbage
Yard Waste
Glass
(see below for proper disposal)
Food Waste
Plastic Bags
Styrofoam
Plastic Film/Wrap
Hazardous Waste
Mirrors
Light Bulbs
Plastic Bags
Window Glass
Bagged Recyclables
Where to Recycle Glass?
Glass bottles and jars can be recycled at designated city collection sites. For a full list of locations, visit:
How to Recycle Right
- Rinse out containers to remove food residue.
- Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
- Do not bag recyclables—place them loose in your bin.
- Keep non-recyclables out
to prevent contamination.
Have More Questions?
If you’re unsure whether something can be recycled,
contact us! We’re happy to help keep
Lincoln’s recycling clean and effective.
Thank you for recycling with RecycleLink! Together, we’re making Lincoln greener.
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