The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has been awarded an $1.3 million grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to expand the facility and operations at HazToGo, Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center at 5101 N. 48th St.
The funds will be used to establish an onsite store that offers usable household products to the public at no cost. “HazToGo already offers valuable services to residents and small businesses including weekly drive-through household hazardous waste collections and several annual waste collection events,” says Brock Hanisch, Environmental Health Supervisor for the health department. The reuse initiative will provide convenient and safe access to usable products, help further protect the public’s health and environment, and reduce waste disposal costs.”
Under the expansion, staff will inspect household products brought to HazToGo. Items in their original containers that can be safely used will be routed to the onsite store. Examples include partially used or unopened containers of automotive fluids, home cleaning products, non-pesticide yard items, and oil-based paint and stains.
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