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Trash & Recycling in Omaha, NE (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Omaha, Nebraska, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Omaha provides curbside trash and recycling collection through a city contract with FCC Environmental Services. Collection is weekly on designated days. Residents receive city-issued carts for trash and recycling.

Omaha Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Omaha requires specific placement of trash and recycling bins for collection. Bins must be at the curb with handles facing the house and at least 3 feet from obstacles. When not set out for collection, bins must be stored out of public view.

Omaha Trash Bin Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Omaha offers periodic bulk item pickup and operates a yard waste disposal site. Large items like furniture and appliances can be collected curbside with advance scheduling through the city's waste hauler.

Omaha Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Omaha provides curbside single-stream recycling collected every other week. The program accepts paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7), glass bottles and jars, and metal cans. Recycling is voluntary for residents but encouraged.

Omaha Mandatory Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Douglas County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Omaha city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Douglas County