Douglas County/Omaha residents can dispose of bulk items by appointment through the Omaha Solid Waste Division or at the Pheasant Point Landfill and Under the Sink hazardous materials facility. Appliances require refrigerant removal certification.
The Omaha Solid Waste Division offers bulk item pickup by appointment for residential customers. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, carpet rolls, and large appliances — but appliances containing refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) must have refrigerant certified-removed by a licensed HVAC technician, with the certification tag attached. Unauthorized bulk items placed at the curb trigger a $50 to $200 citation and the items remain until scheduled pickup. Electronics, televisions, and computers are banned from regular trash and must go to the Omaha Recycles Center or certified e-waste vendors. Household hazardous waste — paint, batteries, pesticides, automotive fluids — goes to the Under the Sink facility at 4001 S. 120th St. Construction debris requires private haul to the Pheasant Point Landfill (Bennington). Tires are capped at 4 per pickup at the landfill. Spring and fall neighborhood cleanup events provide free bulk disposal in designated areas. Unincorporated Douglas County residents negotiate bulk pickup directly with their private hauler.
Illegal dumping: $500 to $5,000 under Omaha Muni Code plus potential Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-523 misdemeanor charges. Placing bulk items out before scheduled date: $50 to $200 citation. Appliances without refrigerant certification: refused collection.
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