Dive Brief:

• 40 private haulers in Lincoln, Nebraska could be required to offer recycling to residents and businesses.
• An advisory committee voted that a mandate should be sought, but it will not require residents to recycle, with the matter going to the City Council for review.
• ​The town recycles and composts 18% of its waste compared to the national average of 37%. The town's landfill may reach its capacity by 2032.

Dive Insight:

Approximately 24% of households in Lincoln currently receive curbside recycling. The mayor is planning to discuss the options with citizens and shareholders before deciding how to proceed.