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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Mixed RecyclablesInfo about which recyclable items can be placed together in your green bin or taken to a drop-off site. First Star Recycling processes all recycling generated by Omaha residents.
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Obtaining Green BinsA list of the specific Omaha Libraries that provide free green recycling bins.
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Drop-Off SitesThere are five Omaha drop-off sites where residents can take recycling.
SEPARATE GLASS & PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING
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Glass RecyclingIf 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 and it is dangerous for recycling employees and problematic for recycling machinery.
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Plastic Wrap/Film RecyclingInfo 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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Commercial RecyclingInfo about the types of materials that local businesses/organizations can recycle.
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.
Appliances (functioning/good condition)
Appliances (nonfunctioning)
- Cross Training Center (nonfunctioning and functioning)
- River City Recycling
Batteries (rechargeable)
- Batteries Plus Bulbs (takes disposable)
- Best Buy
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers
- Under the Sink
Batteries (single-use/alkaline, mail-in programs)
Books & Magazines
Cell Phones
Clothing
- Goodwill
- Kids Can Community Center
- Open Door Mission
- Siena/Francis House
- Women’s Center for Advancement Career Closet
Clothing (not reusable)
Compost
Computers, Electronics, & TVs
- Best Buy
- Cross Training Center
- Electronic Recycling Secure Solutions
- Goodwill GoodBytes
- Midwest Electronic Recycling
Eyeglasses
- Lions Club
- Zen Coffee Co. (in-store drop off)
Furniture
Household Hazardous Waste (cleaning supplies, lawn chemicals, paint, etc.)
Ink & Toner Cartridges
Lightbulbs
Lumber and Building Materials
Mattresses
Medications / Pharmaceuticals
Metal and Concrete
Paper Shredding
- Postal Zone (drop off)
- Shredding Solutions (pick up)
Propane Tanks
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene)
Tires
Vehicles
- Cross Training Center (functioning and nonfunctioning)
- Open Door Mission
- Salvation Army
- Wheels for Wishes
VHS Tapes
Miscellaneous
- Terra Cycle (free recycling program for various items such as drink pouches and pens)
