Lincoln and Lancaster County residents can take unwanted chemicals to two household hazardous waste drive-thru collection events on Friday and Saturday. Both events are free. The schedule is:
- Friday, September 23, 2 to 6 p.m., Bennet Fire and Rescue, 480 Fir St., Bennet
- Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Ct.
Accepted items include: pesticides, lawn and garden chemicals, household cleaning products, paint thinners, stains, polishes and waxes, turpentine, oil-based paint, pool cleaning chemicals, flea and tick powders, rodent poison, charcoal starter fluids, mixed or old gasoline, brake or power steering fluids, and items containing mercury such as CFLs and thermometers.
Prohibited items include: latex paint, motor oil, antifreeze, fertilizers, gas grill cylinders, medicines and pharmaceutical waste, electronics, firearms, ammunition, and batteries. For information on recycling these and other materials, visit recycle.lincoln.ne.gov and use the “What Bin Does It Go In?” search tool.
Business waste is not handled at these events. The household hazardous waste program is part of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and is partially funded by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
For more information visit haztogo.com or call 402-441-8021.