Collection Status

ON REGULAR SCHEDULE

Any missed collections should be reported to the City’s Solid Waste Helpline, 402-444-5238, after 7:00PM on your collection day.

The next holiday that will affect the collection schedule is Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018.

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Future Collection Contract

The City is in the process of determining what should be part of the next solid waste collection contract. The next collection contractor must be in place and ready to start by January 1, 2021, if not before.

Four Open Houses have already been held to discuss with residents what is being considered.

Best Lawn Care Choices

This lawn care management plan is easy to follow and good for the environment.

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Waste Management is Hiring!

Apply to be a driver for Waste Management. A CDL (commercial drivers license) is required.

Glass Recycling Now Has 9 Locations

Glass recycling is now easier and more convenient. Another glass collection site has been opened. There are now four glass only drop-off sites and five full service drop-off sites. One of the glass only drop-off sites is directly sponsored by Ripple Glass and the local business district.

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BY THE NUMBERS…

2017 Recycling

Tons Recycled: 17,043

Cost Avoided From Landfill: $429,349

Let’s improve our numbers!
Recycle more in 2018!

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Recycling

Got a green bin? Great! Need a green bin? Let us know. In 2017, Omahans recycled more than 11,000 tons of material. Let’s double it this year!

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Garbage

Did you know you’re limited to five containers of garbage per week? Or that you need to put it out by 6am on collection day?

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Special Waste

Motor oil. Tires. Antifreeze. These are just a few of the things you can’t get rid of via your garbage can or recycling bin.

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Yardwaste

Mixing yardwaste with garbage is a no-no. There’s no limit to properly marked yardwaste, and it doesn’t count against your five-container limit.

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Recycling Can Make A Difference In Omaha – Do Your Part

RECYCLING CHART (find out what is recyclable and where to recycle it) | RESOURCE CENTER (links to other sites & brochures)