Omaha Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place your carts at your collection point (directly at the curb or roadway) before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Remove carts from the curb by 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place your carts at your collection point (directly at the curb or roadway) before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Remove carts from the curb by 10:00 a.m. the next morning. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky items are prohibited from curbside carts. Omaha residents may take up to four subsidized loads of bulky materials per calendar year to River City Transfer (6404 S 60th St) with proof of Omaha residency. All loads must be tarped. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard waste can be placed loose in the black lid cart anytime. Excess yard waste must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags with official stickers (except during special free spring and fall 6-week collection periods). |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official black lid waste cart (96-gallon cart with a 355 lb weight limit)
- Cart lids must be completely closed with no overflowing materials
- Place carts within 5 feet of the curb with handles facing away from the street
- Keep carts at least 3 feet apart from each other and away from obstructions
- Yard waste may be mixed inside the black lid cart throughout the entire year
Omaha recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and steel cans (rinsed, food can lids tucked inside and crimped)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and snap-top containers (clean and empty)
- Cardboard boxes (flattened and cut to fit loosely in cart)
- Paperboard food and tissue boxes
- Paper (clean office paper, newspaper, magazines, envelopes)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags or plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; bags jam sorting equipment)
- Greasy pizza boxes and food-contaminated paper products
- Styrofoam and foam packaging materials
- Glass containers (glass is not accepted in curbside green-lid carts; use drop-off sites)
- Batteries, automotive fluids, electronics, and hazardous chemicals
Omaha bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky items are prohibited from curbside carts. Omaha residents may take up to four subsidized loads of bulky materials per calendar year to River City Transfer (6404 S 60th St) with proof of Omaha residency. All loads must be tarped. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 402-889-8721 |
Omaha holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Omaha, NE
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Omaha Public Works Department (Waste Management Division) · contractor
Phone: 402-444-5238
1819 Farnam St.Omaha, NE 68183
These collection rules cover Zone City of Omaha Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Omaha, NE?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place your carts at your collection point (directly at the curb or roadway) before 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Remove carts from the curb by 10:00 a.m. the next morning.. These rules apply to Zone City of Omaha Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Omaha?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Omaha Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Omaha?
Bulky items are prohibited from curbside carts. Omaha residents may take up to four subsidized loads of bulky materials per calendar year to River City Transfer (6404 S 60th St) with proof of Omaha residency. All loads must be tarped. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 402-889-8721 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Omaha Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Omaha?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and steel cans (rinsed, food can lids tucked inside and crimped), Plastic bottles, jugs, and snap-top containers (clean and empty), Cardboard boxes (flattened and cut to fit loosely in cart), Paperboard food and tissue boxes, Paper (clean office paper, newspaper, magazines, envelopes). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags or plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; bags jam sorting equipment), Greasy pizza boxes and food-contaminated paper products, Styrofoam and foam packaging materials, Glass containers (glass is not accepted in curbside green-lid carts; use drop-off sites), Batteries, automotive fluids, electronics, and hazardous chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Omaha Curbside Service Area.