Omaha, NE Waste Collection Schedule

Omaha, Nebraska provides comprehensive municipal waste management services to approximately 170,000+ households through a 10-year contract with FCC Environmental Services (started November 30, 2020). Services are funded through general city taxes with no separate monthly billing to residents. COLLECTION SYSTEM: 1. TRASH CART (weekly) - 96-gallon black-lid cart, one collection per week on assigned day (Mon-Fri) 2. RECYCLING CART (bi-weekly) - 96-gallon green-lid cart, every other week same day as trash 3. YARD WASTE (seasonal curbside) - 6 weeks spring + 6 weeks fall in paper bags only 4. BULK ITEMS (bi-annual events) - FREE Spring Cleanup and Fall Cleanup drop-off events IMPORTANT: Omaha uses ADDRESS-BASED scheduling. The zones listed above are representative geographic groupings only. To find your SPECIFIC collection day and recycling group (A or B), you MUST: - Visit the Collection Day Finder: https://www.wasteline.org/waste-collection-information/collection-day-finder/ - Enter your complete street address - Your trash day and recycling group will be displayed - OR call the Solid Waste Help Line: 402-444-5238 (8 AM - 8 PM, Monday-Friday) COLLECTION GUIDELINES: - Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on collection day (but no earlier than evening before) - Collection occurs between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM - Cart wheels should face your house, lid should open toward street - Keep 3 feet clearance around cart from vehicles, mailboxes, trees, other carts - Do not block sidewalks or streets - Remove carts from curb same day after collection AUTOMATED COLLECTION: FCC Environmental uses automated CNG-fueled collection trucks with robotic arms. Carts must be: - Placed within 3 feet of curb/street edge - Free of obstructions (cars, mailboxes, tree branches) - Lid closed (not overflowing) - Handles facing house, lid opening toward street RECYCLING - BI-WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Recycling is collected every OTHER week on the same day as trash. Residents are divided into Group A and Group B: - Group A: Recycles on Week 1 (odd weeks) - Group B: Recycles on Week 2 (even weeks) Find your group using the Collection Day Finder tool or by calling 402-444-5238. GLASS RECYCLING - SPECIAL HANDLING: Glass is NOT accepted in curbside green recycling carts because it: - Contaminates other recyclables (paper, cardboard) - Is dangerous for recycling facility workers - Damages sorting equipment DROP OFF glass at PURPLE containers located at: FULL-SERVICE SITES (glass + all other recyclables): - Midtown: 333 S 72nd St (24/7) - Northwest: 3615 N 120th St at Mulhall's (24/7) - Farnam: 7301 Farnam St (24/7) - Evans Plaza: 14949 Evans Plaza Fresh Thyme (24/7) GLASS-ONLY SITES: - HyVee: 1000 S 178th St (180th & Pacific) - Westwood Plaza: 120th & West Center YARD WASTE - SEASONAL CURBSIDE COLLECTION: FREE curbside yard waste pickup for 12 weeks per year: - SPRING: 6 weeks (typically late April - early June) - FALL: 6 weeks (typically October - mid November) During these 12 weeks: - Use PAPER yard waste bags ONLY (no plastic bags, no trash cans, no bundles) - NO STICKERS required during seasonal collection - Place bags curbside by 6:00 AM on your regular trash day - Exact dates announced annually - check wasteline.org or sign up for email alerts Outside seasonal collection periods: - Small amounts of yard waste can go in black trash cart year-round - Brush bundles require stickers year-round BULK ITEM DISPOSAL - BI-ANNUAL FREE EVENTS: Omaha does NOT offer regular curbside bulk pickup. Instead, FREE cleanup events are held twice yearly: SPRING CLEANUP (April - May): - Typically runs on Saturdays from April through mid-May - Rotating neighborhood locations throughout city - Check wasteline.org or call 402-444-4636 for dates and locations FALL CLEANUP (October): - All four Saturdays in October - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Multiple neighborhood sites throughout the city - Accept large items: furniture, appliances, electronics, tires (limit varies), metal, wood, carpet Residents must: - Transport items to event location in their own vehicle - Unload items themselves (no assistance provided) - NO neighborhood association membership required - open to all Omaha households HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: UnderTheSink facility at 4001 S 120th St accepts hazardous materials FREE for Douglas and Sarpy County residents: - Wednesday 9 AM - 4:45 PM - Thursday 9 AM - 6:15 PM (extended hours) - Friday 9 AM - 4:45 PM - Saturday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Accepted: paints, chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries (all types), fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, sharps (in approved containers) NOT accepted: business waste, farm waste (even home-based businesses) UnderTheSink ReStore: FREE reusable household products (paint, chemicals, supplies) turned in by other residents available for pickup. ELIGIBILITY: Weekly curbside trash and recycling service provided to: - Single-family homes within Omaha city limits - Multi-family buildings with 4 or fewer units - Properties located on public streets accessible to automated trucks Multi-family buildings with 5+ units must contract with private waste haulers. CUSTOMER SERVICE & ALERTS: - Phone: 402-444-5238 (Solid Waste Information Line) - Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Website: https://www.wasteline.org - Email alerts: Sign up at wasteline.org for holiday and service notifications - Mobile app: Download "Wasteline Omaha" from Apple App Store or Google Play - Email: CleanUpOmaha@cityofomaha.org (for Spring/Fall Cleanup questions) - Report missed collections by 8:00 PM on collection day SPECIAL PROGRAMS: - Keep Omaha Beautiful: Community cleanup and beautification programs - Omaha Recycling Guide: Comprehensive online searchable database at omaharecyclingguide.org - Retail battery drop-off: Many retailers accept batteries for recycling - Plastic bag recycling: Most grocery stores have plastic bag/film drop-off bins