Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Waste Management Division reminded residents to manage their waste and recycling this holiday season by using the free 鈥淲hat Bin Does It Go In?鈥� online service at lincoln.ne.gov/recycle. Residents may enter items in a search field to determine if they are reusable, recyclable, or hazardous, how they may be disposed, and if a disposal fee or restriction is required.
鈥淐ommon questions our Solid Waste Management team receives over the holidays include how to recycle items like stringed lights, bows, bubble wrap, old toys, appliances and electronics,鈥� said Willa DiCostanzo, Waste Diversion Coordinator. 鈥淭his online tool helps residents easily determine how to properly dispose or recycle waste items.鈥�
Because large amounts of recyclable materials are generated during the holidays, LTU reminds residents to avoid 鈥渨ishcycling,鈥� which is assuming non-recyclable items will be recycled simply because they have been diverted from the trash bin. Additionally, nonrecyclable items such as plastic bags damage the machines used to process recyclables, contaminate other recyclables and can endanger workers who must enter machinery to remove tangled materials. Solid Waste Management recommends the best time for recyclers to drop off recycling at City recyclables collection sites is during weekdays several days after the holidays.
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Author: KFOR