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Quick Dump Refuse, Ashland Disposal Service and Cass County Refuse

Serving You in Your Communities:

Ashland, Avoca, Beacon View, Big Sandy Lake, Eagle, Eagle Lake, Elmwood, Greenwood, Lake Allure, Lincoln (Roll-Off and Commercial Roll-Off service only), Louisville, Manley, Memphis, Middle Island, Murdock, Murray, Nehawka, North Lake, Otoe, Palmyra, Riverside, Sandy Point Lake, South Bend, Thomas Lake, Wann, Waverly, Weeping Water and Willow Point.

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Recycling Services

Quick Dump Refuse, Ashland Disposal Service and Cass County Refuse proudly offers convenient single-stream curbside recycling for residents in Ashland, Greenwood, Manley and Waverly

Your monthly recycling service includes one 96-gallon wheeled recycling cart, making it easy to collect and transport recyclable materials from your home to the curb. With single-stream recycling, there’s no need to sort your recyclables—simply place all accepted paper, cardboard, plastic containers, aluminum, and steel cans together in your recycling cart.

To help keep the recycling process efficient and reduce contamination, only approved recyclable materials should be placed in your recycling cart. Items that are not accepted for recycling should be disposed of in your regular trash container.

We also offer recycling services for larger commercial needs, like our 30-yard enclosed recycling box.

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30-yard enclosed recycling box

Please Note:
There are free recycling drop-off sites for residents of Ashland
located at City Hall, 2304 Silver St.

What Items Can I Recycle?

Accepted Recycling Items

ACCEPTED ITEMS

*Please rinse out all items for recycling.

Paper & Cardboard*

  • All office paper
  • Books (paperbacks, hardcovers should be ripped off)
  • Catalogs/Magazines
  • Colored paper
  • Folders
  • Mail/Envelopes
  • Newspaper
  • Paper bag
  • Paper egg cartons
  • Cardboard tubes
  • Phone books
  • Shredded paper (put in paper bag to minimize potential blow-away)
  • Tissue boxes
  • White paper
  • Wrapping paper

Cardboard with food stains cannot be recycled.

Metal & Aluminum*

  • Aluminum bottles (such as alcoholic beverages)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Aluminum pop cans
  • Empty aerosol cans
  • Empty and dry paint cans
  • Soda cans
  • Soup cans
  • Steel soup cans
  • Tin cans

 

Plastics*

  • Plastics #1-5, including:
  • Plastic toiletry bottles (conditioner, shampoo, lotion)
  • Plastic cleaning bottles (detergent, cleaning solution, soap dispensers)
  • Empty pill and medicine bottles (Please place INSIDE larger recyclable bottles.)
  • Mouthwash bottles
  • Spray bottles
  • Plastic food containers (butter, ice cream, salad dressing, yogurt, juice)
  • Cat litter bucket
  • Plastic bottles (lids too)
  • Plastic containers
  • Plastic cups
  • Plastic Tupperware
  • Snap top containers

 

For questions or to set up service, please call:
Quick Dump Refuse is 402-786-7010
Ashland Disposal Service is 402-944-3950
Cass County Refuse is 402-489-2929

NOT Accepted Recycling Items

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Glass
  • Plastic Bags
  • Styrofoam
  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Bags
  • Construction materials
  • Containers that held hazardous materials
  • Diapers
  • Film
  • Foam peanuts
  • Food
  • Motor oil containers
  • Paper plates
  • Paper towels
  • Potato chip bags
  • Rubber
  • Toys
  • Wet paper
  • Wood waste

*Please place unaccepted items in the trash.

Please note, the City of Ashland has large recycling containers at City Hall, 2304 Silver Street, for residents of Ashland.

CALL FOR PRICING AND TO SET-UP RECYCLING SERVICE TODAY!

For questions or to set up service, please call:
Quick Dump Refuse is 402-786-7010
Ashland Disposal Service is 402-944-3950
Cass County Refuse is 402-489-2929

Cardboard

In January 2017 the Lincoln City Council passed an ordinance that bans corrugated cardboard from the City of Lincoln Landfill effective April 1, 2018.

Quick Dump Refuse offers single-stream, curb-side Recycling Services in Waverly, with collection on Thursdays. (See Residential section for holidays that may affect Recycling collection). Our monthly Recycling Services fee includes a 96-gallon wheeled tote for transport of the accepted items listed. Items not accepted should be placed in the trash.

For more information on the recycle ban please visit http://recycle.lincoln.ne.gov.  If you live in Lincoln or Waverly click here to find your nearest free public recycling drop-off site.

For questions or to set up service, please call:
Quick Dump Refuse is 402-786-7010
Ashland Disposal Service is 402-944-3950
Cass County Refuse is 402-489-2929

Holiday Service Changes

We will be closed on the following holidays. If one of these holidays fall on a weekday, all services from that day on for the remainder of the week will run one day behind schedule.

For the most up-to-date information on any schedule changes, please text ‘TRASH’ to (402) 383-6709.

  • New Year’s Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Recycling Service FAQs

What is single-stream recycling?

What is single-stream recycling?

Single-stream recycling allows you to place all accepted recyclable materials into one recycling cart—no sorting required.

Where is recycling service available?

Where is recycling service available?

Quick Dump Refuse currently provides curbside recycling for residents in Ashland, Greenwood and Waverly with collection every Thursday.

Cass County Refuse currently offers curbside recycling for residents in Manley per the city contract, every other Wednesday.

What size recycling cart is included?

What size recycling cart is included?

Your monthly recycling service includes one 68-gallon wheeled recycling cart, making it easy to collect and transport recyclables to the curb.

What materials can I recycle?

What materials can I recycle?

Accepted items include:

  • Paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and junk mail
  • Cardboard and paperboard (clean and dry)
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Plastic bottles and containers labeled #1–#5

Do I need to rinse containers before recycling?

Do I need to rinse containers before recycling?

Yes. All food and beverage containers should be emptied and rinsed before being placed in your recycling cart.

What items are NOT accepted?

What items are NOT accepted?

Please do not place the following in your recycling cart:

  • Plastic bags and plastic film
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Styrofoam
  • Electronics and batteries
  • Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
  • Yard waste

Can I recycle shredded paper?

Can I recycle shredded paper?

Yes. Place shredded paper inside a paper bag before putting it in your recycling cart to prevent it from scattering during collection.

What happens if I place non-recyclable items in my cart?

What happens if I place non-recyclable items in my cart?

Non-accepted items can contaminate an entire load of recyclables, making them unsuitable for processing. When in doubt, throw it out or contact us with questions.

Do holidays affect my recycling pickup?

Do holidays affect my recycling pickup?

Yes. If a major holiday falls on a Monday through Thursday, your Thursday recycling collection will be delayed until Friday.

Why should I recycle?

Why should I recycle?

Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces landfill waste, saves energy, and protects the environment for future generations. Every properly recycled item makes a difference.

"We have been customers of Quick Dump for 20 plus years and have always had the best of service. Always friendly and very courteous!! If cans aren’t out at the curb, they come, get and return."

–Teri M., Residential customer

"We appreciate the extra effort Rick and his team put into ensuring the job is done correctly. They have a BIG role in keeping our community looking great!"

–Trisha, Residential customer

"Quick Dump Refuse is one of the most consistent garbage/recycle companies I have ever done business with. They offer very affordable prices with exceptional service. Great drivers that are always friendly. "

–Brad C., Jones Insurance Agency