Waiver Application

You are applying for an exemption from the City’s organics food waste separation program. In order to qualify for this waiver, you must select from one of the five (5) approvable justifications in the form below.

If there are any concerns or questions about your waiver, we’ll reach out to you within 7-10 business days. If you don’t hear from us, consider your waiver approved. Waivers are subject to periodic review and may be revoked at the sole discretion of the City of Lincoln should any condition under which it was granted change.

Organics Collection Waiver Form

Business Name(Required)

Business Address(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Exemptions:(Required)

The City can exempt businesses and multifamily complexes on a case-by-case basis from the requirements of the law if the business or multifamily complex meets any of the following criteria (please select the reason that applies to you):

Lack of sufficient space at a business to provide additional organic material recycling bins.

The current implementation of actions (such as food donation) that result in the recycling of a significant portion of organic waste. You'll provide details of the food donation activity after selecting this response.

Limited-term waivers for extraordinary and unforeseen events.

The business or group of businesses generates 2 cubic yards or more of waste, but does not generate 20 gallons of organic waste per week.

The business or group of businesses generates less than 2 cubic yards of waste, but does not generate 10 gallons of organic waste per week.

Because of your answer choice to the question above, please provide details of the food donation activity here:(Required)

Business Owner Authorization

*Business owner certifies the above exemption(s) to be accurate and true to the best of their ability.

Electronic Signature (please type your full name)(Required)

Title(Required)

Today's Date(Required)