RECYCLING & REUSE GUIDE
The list below provides information and resources for diverting waste items for recycling or reuse in Omaha. Please note that it is not an exhaustive list. Additionally, Keep Omaha Beautiful does not officially endorse any of the companies noted below.
If you have any comments on how to improve this Recycling & Reuse Guide and/or suggestions on resource listings to add, please contact us.
Green Bin Curbside Recycling & Drop-Off Sites
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Info about which recyclable items can be placed together in your green bin or taken to a drop-off site.
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A list of the specific Omaha Libraries that provide free green recycling bins.
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There are five Omaha drop-off locations where residents can take recycling.
Separate Glass & Plastic Film Recycling
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If you would like to recycle your glass, you must take it to an Omaha recycling drop-off site. Glass is NOT accepted curbside in your green recycling bin because it contaminates the other recyclables, is dangerous for recycling employees, and is problematic for recycling machinery.
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Info about the types of soft film/wrap plastic (e.g., retail plastic bags) that can be recycled and where to take this material (supermarkets & retail store locations). Film/wrap plastic is NOT accepted curbside in your green recycling bin because it jams up and damages recycling machinery.
Workplace Recycling
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Info about the types of materials that local businesses/organizations can recycle.
Additional Resources
Special Item Recycling & Donation Options
The items below CANNOT be placed in your green curbside recycling bin nor can they be taken to a City of Omaha recycling drop-off site. However, there are numerous local vendors and mail-in recycling options for these special items as noted below.
Simply click on an item below to view various options.
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Appliances
Appliances (functioning/good condition)
Appliances (nonfunctioning)
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Batteries
Batteries (rechargeable)
Batteries (single-use/alkaline)
- Cross Electronic Recycling
- Battery Solutions - mail-in program
- Big Green Box - mail-in program
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Bike Tubes
Mail-in program
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Books & Magazines
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Carpet
- River City Recycling
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore - requires manager approval. must be new, not previously installed. minimum size of 100 sq ft.
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Clothing
Clothing (for donation)
- Open Door Mission
- Siena/Francis House
- Women’s Center for Advancement
- Benson Area Refugee Taskforce
- Heart Ministry Center
- Stephen Center
- Y.E.S. Youth Street Outreach Center
- Scout Dry Goods & Trade
- The Salvation Army
- Goodwill
Clothing (not reusable)
- H&M
- Levi's - denim only
- The North Face
Clothes Hangers (metal/plastic)
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Compost
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Computers, Electronics, & Televisions
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Concrete & Rock
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Eyeglasses
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Household Hazardous Waste
For Douglas and Sarpy County residents only, proof of residency is required, no business waste is accepted.
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Ink & Toner Cartridges
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Lawnmower
Working condition, call for approval
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Light bulbs
- Lowe's
- The Home Depot - CFL bulbs only
- Batteries Plus Bulbs - Fluorescent tubes only
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Lumber & Building Materials
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Mattresses
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Medications & Pharmaceuticals
- Hy-Vee
- Walgreens (check participating locations)
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Collection Events
- Nebraska Meds Coalition
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Paper Shredding
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Styrofoam
Expanded polystyrene coolers
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Tanks - Helium & Propane
Propane Tanks
- Alter Trading - accepts bottles and tanks but must have the top cut off or depressurized
- Ferrell Gas - drop-off only, accepts empty or partially full propane tanks of any size
Helium Tanks
- Alter Trading - accepts bottles and tanks but must have the top cut off or depressurized
- Ballon Time - balloon time tanks only
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Tires
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VHS Tapes
