Recycling
All school sites and support buildings have participated in the LPS Recycling Program since 2002.
Each school has the flexibility to decide how students will be engaged in the program. Collections are done by many different groups, such as specific grade levels, like kindergarten classes studying ‘Garbology’ or a 5th grade science class.
Other groups include school Green Teams, student councils, Community Learning Center after-school programs, and Special Education classes.
LPS Scrap Metal Drive
Nov. 15, 2024-April 22, 2025
Bring your scrap metal to a participating facility, then ask to have all or part of the revenue donated to the LPS Recycling Program!
Accepted items include:
- Aluminum & tin cans
- Computers & electronics
- Appliances
- Pots & pans
- Sinks & bathtubs
- Wiring
- Electric motors
- Plumbing materials
Dropoff Locations
Alter Metal Recycling
6100 N. 70th St.
402-476-3306
www.altertrading.com
Sadoff Iron and Metal Company
4400 W. Webster St.
402-470-2510
www.sadoff.com
Why We Recycle
What We Recycle
The categories below are all recyclable within LPS! Items should be placed into the appropriate bin or container for recycling. Separating by category helps to ensure your items can be recycled as intended. To view the district’s complete recycling guideline presentation, click here.
Mixed Office Paper
Mixed Office Paper
Copier and lined paper of any color or size, cardstock, adhesive notes, envelopes, ream wrappers, newspaper, magazines, paperboard, and chipboard.
Learn more
Cans & Plastic
Cardboard
Cardboard
Flattened, dry cardboard free from food residue can be tucked behind or in between classroom or office bins for custodial staff to collect.
Learn more
Markers
Markers
Schools can collect markers, pens, mechanical pencils, and caps from any brand and send the box to Operations for recycling.
Download flyer
Electronic Waste, Printer Cartridges, and Batteries
Electronic Waste, Printer Cartridges, and Batteries
Place these items in a box labeled "Please Recycle" and send them to the LPS Distribution Center to be recycled. Electronics and other LPS-purchased property must be sent to the Distribution Center to be reused or recycled through district contracts.
Miscellaneous Items
Miscellaneous Items
Recycling of materials such as fluorescent light tubes, used motor oil, used tires, and scrap metal is managed by LPS custodial and maintenance staff.
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics
LPS Sustainability is now offering Hefty ReNew bags to schools upon request. These bags are designed to collect plastics that cannot be processed via normal recycling channels.
Request Bags
Kindergarten Garbology
Every year, Lincoln Public Schools’ newest students learn about how to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Our team partners with Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful and the City of Lincoln Solid Waste Division to share these lessons across the district.
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