RESIDENTIAL WASTE & RECYCLING
Keeping Our Community Clean
In an effort to keep our City clean and comply with Federal and State regulations, the City of Lincoln requires trash pickup for residential customers and has entered into a franchise agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. for waste hauling and recycling. The franchise agreement is exclusive with GFL Environmental Inc. The current agreement begins on March 1, 2022 and shall expire on February 28, 2027.
Monthly Collection and Disposal Fees
| Monthly Collection and Disposal Fees as of 3/1/2026 | |
|---|---|
| Residential | $18.03 |
| Senior (+65/Disabled) | $16.06 |
Rates shown above are the same regardless of total size.
Senior Citizens should call GFL Environmental Inc. at 217-735-5881 to request a discount.
Collection Schedule
Waste - Weekly
Recyclable Materials - Bi-Weekly
Collection Location and Day
Both waste and recyclables will be collected curbside unless collection in your area is done in alleys or other locations. For questions about your specific pickup location and day please call GFL at 217-735-5881.
Totes Sizes and Additional Waste
Each single-family dwelling shall be provided a 35, 65, or 95 gallon tote cart for waste and an additional tote for recyclables, both FREE of charge, as selected by the resident. Additional totes can be rented for $2.50/month. If the amount of waste exceeds the capacity of the container, residents are allowed an additional 2 cubic yards of waste, at no cost, if stacked neatly alongside containers on regular collection days.
Snowbirds
Residents who move to warmer locations during the winter months can elect to suspend waste and recycling services for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days upon 7 days notice. Please call 217-735-5881 to speak to a GFL Environmental Inc. representative.
Can I Opt-Out?
All single-family dwellings are required to take waste services but may opt-out of taking recycling services.
Exceptions for Waste Disposal
- Commercial Business Owners who currently subscribe to waste services with GFL Environmental Inc. at their business location are not required to also have waste pick up at their residence. They may choose to dispose of their personal waste in their commercial waste container. This only applies to the business owner and NO OTHER EMPLOYEES. At such time that the commercial business no longer requires or receives waste disposal services the owner will be required to obtain residential waste disposal services.
- Vacant Properties
Property owners are not required to subscribe to waste and/or recycling services if the property is vacant. Once the property is occupied, the property owner will be required to obtain residential waste disposal services. To apply for an exception please visit the City Clerk's Office at 700 Broadway Street or the Building and Safety Office at 313 Limit Street.
