Recycling
Lincoln County Recycles
A total of 12,296.46 tons, or about 19.7% of Lincoln County's waste, was diverted from the County Landfill in the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.
Recyclables Collected in the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
| Recycled Material | Quantity (in Tons) |
|---|---|
| Cardboard | 515.17 |
| Mixed Paper | 212.45 |
| Cans (Aluminum & Steel) | 52.97 |
| Plastic | 187.5 |
| Glass | 315.36 |
| Electronics | 232.83 |
| White Goods (Appliances) | 3,251.71 |
| Yard Waste | 6,032.92 |
| Tires | 1,372.32 |
| Batteries | 29.5 |
| Motor Oil | 92.73 |
ACCEPTED RECYCLABLES
Corrugated Cardboard
Steel Cans
Aluminum Cans
Glass (Clear/Colored Bottles and Containers)
Magazines, Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Food and Beverage Cartons, Paper Boxes, etc.
Plastics (#1-#7, Except #6)
Motor Oil & Oil Filters
White Goods (Appliances)
Lead Acid Batteries
Electronics
Fluorescent Bulbs
Scrap Metals
Cooking Oil
RECYCLABLES ACCEPTED AT
THE LANDFILL ONLY
Antifreeze Scrap
Tires
Pallets
RESIDENTIAL CONVENIENCE SITES ACCEPT RECYCLABLES
Airport, Car Farm, North Brook, Optimist, Owls Den, Tin Mine, Webbs, and the Landfill
What is and is not Recyclable in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County Solid Waste Common Household Recycling Guideline
Recycling Coordinator
The Lincoln County Recycling Coordinator is readily available to answer any questions and assist in recycling needs. The Recycling Coordinator is able to provide Recycling Lessons, Recycling Educational Materials, and Recycling Gifts. Organizations, Groups, Teachers, Schools, etc. are eligible for a recycling lesson. Please contact for details. Please feel free to contact the Recycling Coordinator for any questions, concerns, suggestions, and requests.
Jenna Harmon
Lincoln County Solid Waste, Recycling Coordinator
(704) 732-9030, Extension 4
jharmon@lincolncounty.org
LINCOLN COUNTY RECYCLES