Out of an abundance of caution, and for the health and safety of employees and the general public, UnderTheSink is closed for an undetermined period of time. 

Recycling bins are not available at any location.  

Collection Status

ON REGULAR SCHEDULE

To receive e-mail notices of unplanned (weather) and holiday delays, click here.

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 Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020.

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Omaha Spring Cleanup

It's time for Omaha's Spring Clean Up. This is your chance to get rid up unwanted large items that aren't collected in your weekly waste collection. Mattresses, appliances, furniture, tires, and more.

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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…

2019 Recycling

Tons Recycled: 16,025

 

Cost Avoided From Landfill: $415,375

 

Let’s improve our numbers!
Recycle more in 2020!

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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)