Another successful year of electronic waste recycling collections! 📺🖥️ We thank residents in our District for taking advantage of the program to properly dispose of old TVs, computers, etc. This year, we collected 28k+ lbs. of e-waste & have collected 550k+ lbs. since 2014.

For this #RecycleTuesday, we’re sharing a video from Papillion Sanitation and the City of Bellevue! It provides some great information about reducing the amount of waste we send to the landfill. Check it out!

ICYMI – NE will receive $1.6 million+ in Brownfields grants from the U.S. EPA! Funds will be used by City of Hastings to clean up the former Hastings Middle School site and by the SENDD to conduct 30 Phase I and 15 Phase II environmental site assessments in its region.

NDEE is accepting applications for the 2024 Clean Diesel Rebate program! Applications are due Friday, July 25, 2025, for rebates to replace old diesel school buses and diesel trucks with newer, cleaner-burning models. More: dee.nebraska.gov/aid/air-loans-…

Here are some economic facts for #RecycleTuesday! In a 2020 Recycling Economic Information study from the EPA, the agency found that in a single year, recycling and reuse activities in the US accounted for 681,000 jobs, $37.8 billion in wages, and $5.5 billion in tax revenues.

We’re hiring! NDEE is hiring for a Deputy Director position, and has jobs available in our Air Construction Permits, Environmental Safety, Drinking Water and Accounting sections! See the full job descriptions here: tinyurl.com/bdhv3ayx

As July 1 approaches, NDEE and @NebraskaDNR are preparing to become the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment! As part of that effort, we are announcing the launch of the DWEE landing page! Check it out! dwee.nebraska.gov

In observance of Juneteenth, NDEE’s offices will be closed Thursday, June 19.

Our Fish Tissue Advisory webpage has been updated! Some contaminants bioaccumulate in fish, and these advisories provide awareness so anglers can make informed decisions about fish they eat. Check the website before heading to your favorite fishing spot! dee.nebraska.gov/water/surface-…

NDEE is currently conducting a waste characterization study! Information learned from this study can be used to better manage waste streams. Learn more about the study, as well as how it’s conducted (sorting by hand!) in our recent All About NDEE: dee.nebraska.gov/news-events/pr…

It's #RecycleTuesday! Did you know recycling can save energy? It takes energy to extract/process virgin materials. Instead, we can reuse materials that have already been processed! See your recycling energy savings by using the EPA's iWARM tool: epa.gov/waste-reductio…

ICYMI–Platte Center is updating its wellhead protection plan! NDEE’s WHP program is a voluntary program that helps communities prevent water supply contamination. Platte County & Lwr Platte North NRD will host an open house 7 p.m., Aug. 12, at the Platte Center Village Hall to discuss updates

We’re gearing up for more hot weather! Here are some tips from U.S. Department of Energy that you can use to increase energy savings this summer while keeping your home cooler:

It's summer, and NDEE and our partners have been sampling public beaches for harmful algal blooms (HABs). Keep an eye on your favorite lake on NDEE’s website: deq-iis.ne.gov/zs/bw/ where you can also sign up for email updates!

NDEE has updated its schedule of professional development hours (PDH) for onsite professionals! We’ve added training events for August, September, October, November, and December. Sign up to get your PDH! dee.nebraska.gov/water-quality/…

The June edition of the Nebraska Energy Quarterly is online! dee.nebraska.gov/sites/default/… This edition covers: · The merge between NeDNR & NDEE · The application period for Clean Diesel Rebates · Weatherization training & energy audits · Energy stats · Tips to reduce hot water use