HazToGo (lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Health-Department/Environmental/Waste-Management) – Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center helps Lincoln and Lancaster County manage their hazardous waste. This protects both human health and the environment. In addition to offering services to residents for their household hazardous waste, HazToGo also offers Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) business waste collections four times each year.
CESQG events reduce barriers for businesses to properly manage their hazardous waste. HazToGo bridges the gap for businesses to work with a licensed hazardous waste contractor and gives them access to waste disposal at reduced costs. Businesses that generate low volumes (less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds in a month) of regulated hazardous waste may be eligible to participate. Common types of businesses, such as general contractors, medical offices, dental offices, print shops, auto shops, school systems, non-profits, painters, churches, childcare centers and home occupations often benefit from these events.
Examples of wastes that are accepted include:
Aerosols, corrosives, pesticides, flammable solids or liquids, adhesives, asbestos, mercury, poisons, paint, solvents, cylinders, oxidizers, photo fluids,
PCB ballasts and mineral spirits. Please note radioactive materials, explosives, and biohazards/infectious waste are NOT accepted.
Client Testimonial:
Ellen Ullman, Orthodontic Lab Technician at Schoettger Orthodonics says….
“The HazToGo CESQG events are easy to use. Since they’re offered multiple times per year, they can be used only when needed, and don’t require a “subscription” as some other waste disposal programs do. The process is simple—no applications or permits are required. It’s just a simple form to complete asking the type and quantity of the waste. With minimal effort, this program enables businesses to be compliant with waste management requirements.”
We protect and promote the public’s health. The CESQG events aim to reduce barriers for businesses to manage their waste to prevent illegal
discharge, dumping and improper disposal. By appropriately managing waste, businesses will minimize the environmental impacts to water and air
from their waste. They’ll also minimize the human health impacts associated with improper management of hazardous waste such as accidental poisoning or exposure.
If you are a business in Lancaster County and want to take advantage of this program, contact the event coordinator today at (402) 441-8002