WasteCap News

Grant applications for recycling programs and equipment being accepted soon

     Throughout the year, WasteCap receives several inquiries about grants that are available for recycling programs and equipment.  Now is the time to start thinking about what you want your program to look like next year or how you want to expand.  Whether you are a recycler looking for a baler or other processing equipment; a business looking for recycling containers or money to host a green fair; or a community wanting to host an Escrap collection event, grants can be very helpful in offsetting the costs.  I can tell you from experience; these applicat

Heritage Nebraska's "Preservation is Green!" workshop

The following is an announcement from our friends at Heritage Nebraska in Nebraska City: 

Please join us in Nebraska City on Friday, April 16, 2010 to learn what you can do to preserve your community’s historic assets while saving the planet and impacting your bottom line.  Heritage Nebraska Main Street is sponsoring this workshop  hosted by the Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce’s Main Street program.

"I didn't know that was recyclable!"

Great story published by KMTV out of Omaha.  It lists several items that most of us would normally throw away and the organizations that recycle or reuse that item.

http://www.kmtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11790456

Lincoln-Lancaster County Seeks Nominations for Environmental Leadership Awards

The City of Lincoln and Lancaster County are seeking nominations for the 2010 Environmental Leadership Awards.  These prestigious awards offer recognition to outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstr

Recycling in Downtown Omaha

Mayor Jim Suttle announced Monday that the city will partner with private businesses to start a downtown recycling project.

The Omaha Public Works Department will handle trash collection for bins paid for by private businesses.

State Senator Heath Mello to Attend White House Meeting with CLEAN Legislators

Jan 25, 2010: Coalition seeks federal clean energy legislation to promote jobs, economic opportunities

“Emerging from the current fiscal crisis is going to require stat

Retrofit Recycling pickups: week of November 16th

Retrofit Recycling will be in the Lincoln area the week of November 16th we recycle your used fluorescent lamps, ballasts, batteries, electronics – including computers and monitors, and any other mercury or chemical waste.

If you would like us to stop please let us know by November 6th so we can reserve space for you on our recycling truck.  Please either give me a call or fill out a pick up request form if you would like us to stop. (Contact Marie at the address below, or call WasteCap for more details.)