Keep Nebraska Beautiful

10/14/2026

As people change out their oil, keep in mind that Nebraska has used oil collection tanks in over 50 counties and is actively looking to expand! Take your oil to a free used oil collection site near you.

Visit www.knb.org/waste-programs/used-oil-program/used-oil-collection-sites/ for a complete list of sites with contact information and addresses to your nearest collector!

10/09/2026

The time to decorate for Halloween approaches! 👻

Here's your annual reminder not to use fake cobwebs as outdoor decoration to protect the animals that get tangled up in these synthetic decorations and the environment that cannot break down the plastic materials they are made of.

Celebrate the spooky season safely and sustainably for the most fun!

10/06/2026

Last week at the Keep Cass County Beautiful Enviro-Fair, we taught 183 fifth-grade students all about food waste and how we as individuals can help reduce the amount headed to landfills! (Did you know 40% of food in the U.S. goes uneaten 🍎?)

From recycling to foraging to landfill facts, these young eco-leaders explored many ways to care for Nebraska’s future and we’re so here for it! The best part? Every kid left ready to act!

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

Attending the Nebraska Youth Climate Summit today! We’re excited to see Nebraska youths’ enthusiasm as well as their ideas on how to solve their biggest climate concerns!

10/01/2026

It's that time of year again! Recycle car seats with Target until Oct 3rd.

The Target Car Seat Trade-In event is back! Now through October 3, you can drop off a used or damaged car seat at participating Target locations, and that car seat will be recycled! Before you go, be sure to read the details on Target’s website: https://www.target.com/c/car-seat-trade-in-event/-/N-v41nu

Fun facts about the program:
♻️ To date, Target and its partners have recycled more than 3.8 million car seats.
♻️ Materials from donated car seats have been reused to make nearly 1.2 million products!
♻️ Since 2022, Target’s car seat trade-in program has diverted 2 million pounds of plastic waste from landfills.

09/28/2026

Did you know paperboard and cardboard make up the largest percentage of municipal solid waste in the US? Hard copies of bills alone create around 2 million tons of carbon dioxide! One way to help reduce paper waste and help the environment is to switch to paperless billing. 📄

09/25/2026

The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second best time is now! The Community Tree Distribution will be at the Union Plaza Amphitheater (near 21st & P St) while supplies last! Go get a free tree to give back to nature!

09/24/2026

Lincoln area followers in need of paper shredding or phone/laptop/tablet recycling should check this out!

THIS SATURDAY is our FREE Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event!