In Lincoln, solid-waste containers must be sturdy, water-tight and fly-tight, hold no more than 32 gallons, and have a tight-fitting lid and handles (LMC 8.32.220). Property owners must furnish enough receptacles for all waste generated. Rural county residents follow their hauler's container rules.
Lincoln Municipal Code 8.32.220 specifies the containers households and businesses must use: a metal (rust-treated) or heavy-duty plastic can of substantial construction, with a matching overhanging tight-fitting lid and handles, that is water-tight and fly-tight and holds not more than 32 gallons. Owners of rental dwellings must furnish a sufficient number of receptacles to accommodate all solid waste (LMC 8.32.210). Lincoln residents contract with private licensed haulers, who also supply larger wheeled carts meeting code. On unincorporated Lancaster County land there is no city container ordinance; residents follow the requirements of whichever licensed hauler serves their acreage.
Using non-conforming or overflowing containers can be cited under Chapter 8.32; solid-waste violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to a $500 fine and/or up to six months in jail, each day a separate offense.
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