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.
Residential trash collection is weekly. Each household receives a 96-gallon trash cart. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with handles facing the house. Extra bags beside the cart are accepted on regular collection days. Bulky items and large quantities require special pickup arrangements. The city observes major holidays with adjusted collection schedules. Recycling is collected every other week using blue carts.
Bins placed out too early or left out after collection day may result in nuisance citations. Contaminated recycling bins may not be collected. Improper disposal of hazardous waste in residential trash is prohibited and subject to fines.
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