City of Lincoln announces free tree debris drop off sites

Following Sunday’s storm, the City reminds residents that disposal of private tree debris is the responsibility of the property owner.  Parks and Recreation Community Forestry Section personnel will only clear tree debris that has fallen from trees planted in the public right-of-way between the sidewalk and curb.  For debris in those areas only, call 402-441-7847, option 0, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  After 4:30 p.m., tree debris may be reported to the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. 

Residents may take tree debris at no charge to the following locations:

• Arnold Heights Pool, 4000 N.W 46th St., west side of pool parking lot
• Oak Lake Park, 1st and Cornhusker streets, east side of the mulch pile in the parking lot north of the radio-controlled car track
• Peterson Park, Southwood Dr. and Hwy. 2, south side of the paved parking lot
• Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Court, east side of paved parking lot
• University Place Park and Aquatic Center, 2000 N. 48th St., south side of ball field parking lot
• Van Dorn Park, 9th and High streets, east side of parking lot
• Woods Park, 32nd and “J” streets., south side of ball field parking lot

Residents can also haul tree debris at no charge until October 19 to Hofeling Enterprises, 2200 S. Folsom Ct.  Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Residents may also take tree debris to the City Solid Waste Transfer Station, 5101 North 48th St.  Hours are 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 6:45 a.m. to noon Sunday.  Regular disposal charges and fees apply.  To avoid an extra charge, residents must cover and secure their loads.  For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: landfill).

Some private refuse haulers will pick-up tree debris left at the curb. Residents can contact their refuse haulers to inquire about the service.  Residents may report non-emergency quality of life issues such as downed trees within the City limits to uplnk.lincoln.ne.gov.