Yard Waste Collection in Lincoln, NE

Keeping your yard looking great is one thing—disposing of yard waste properly is another. That’s where Uribe Refuse Services comes in! Our weekly yard waste pickup ensures your grass clippings and leaves are taken care of while following city regulations.

Get Started With a Green Yard Today!

What Counts as Yard Waste?

The Lincoln landfill defines yard waste as grass clippings and leaves only. If you have other organic waste, here’s how it should be handled:

Yard Waste (Collected Separately)

  • Grass clippings
  • Leaves

**Do not overfill yard bag

Goes with Regular Trash Pickup

  • Flowers and garden waste
  • Bush trimmings and pine needles
  • Branches (must be 3-4 feet in length and bundled with rope, twine, or duct tape)

How to Prepare Yard Waste for Pickup

To meet Lincoln Municipal Code 8.32, yard waste must be placed in:

• A 32-gallon container with two handles and a lid  (larger cans are not allowed)

• Approved yard waste bags

Yard Waste Pickup Schedule

We offer three service options to fit your seasonal yard care needs:

Spring Season: April 1 – May 31

Full Season: April 1 – November 30

Fall Season: October 1 – November 30

Large Amounts of Yard Waste May Incur an Extra Charge Between:

December 1st and March 31st

Lock in Your Season's Pickup Today!

Get Started With Yard Waste Collection

Keeping Lincoln green starts with responsible waste disposal. Contact us today at (402) 467-1239 to sign up for yard waste collection or to check your neighborhood’s pickup day.