Due to existing recycling activities, Lincoln’s ban on cardboard from the city landfill is expected to have minimal impact on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Starting April 1, all clean and dry corrugated cardboard will not be accepted by city trash haulers. Corrugated cardboard has been the largest single recyclable material disposed locally. The ban is designed to help city residents identify better solutions to dispose of cardboard, a reusable product that has high demand and value.
Through the voluntary efforts of students, faculty and staff, the university already diverts more than 90 percent of its disposable cardboard away from the landfill.
The university community should continue to recycle all types of cardboard, placing it in designated recycle bins on campus. Information about the location of the bins, recycling pickup schedules and a list of frequently asked questions about the city’s cardboard policy are available through the university’s recycling program.
Overall, the university diverts nearly 59 percent of all campus waste away from the landfill. This ranks the University of Nebraska–Lincoln among the best in sustainability practices in the Cornhusker State.
“Our strong commitment to recycling is among the reasons why the university continues to be successful in its pursuit of sustainability goals,” said Prabhakar Shrestha, director of sustainability.
