Omaha Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Omaha recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Omaha?
Can you recycle cardboard in Omaha?
AcceptedFlatten boxes completely and place them loose inside the green lid recycling cart.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Omaha?
Not acceptedGreasy pizza boxes are prohibited from recycling; dispose of them in the black lid waste cart.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Omaha?
AcceptedRinse and empty PET bottles; caps may remain on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Omaha?
AcceptedRinse HDPE milk jugs and detergent containers; place loose in the cart.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Omaha?
AcceptedRigid plastic containers are accepted loose.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Omaha?
AcceptedRigid plastic containers are accepted; plastic shopping bags and film wrap are strictly prohibited.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Omaha?
AcceptedClean snap-top yogurt and margarine tubs are accepted.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Omaha?
Not acceptedStyrofoam cups, plates, and packaging foam are not recyclable curbside.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Omaha?
AcceptedRigid plastic containers labeled 7 are accepted loose.
Can you recycle glass in Omaha?
Not acceptedGlass bottles and jars are not collected curbside; take them to dedicated neighborhood recycling drop-off sites.
Can you recycle aluminum in Omaha?
AcceptedRinse beverage cans and clean foil; food can lids can be tucked inside and crimped.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Omaha?
Not acceptedShredded paper is not recyclable in curbside carts; discard with regular household waste.
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.