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's curbside recycling uses blue 96-gallon carts collected every other week. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard (flattened), plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7), glass bottles and jars, and aluminum/steel cans. Contamination items include plastic bags, food waste, electronics, and hazardous materials. Contaminated carts may not be collected. Commercial properties must arrange private recycling services. The city promotes recycling through education campaigns but does not mandate residential participation.
Contaminated recycling bins may be rejected and left uncollected. Repeated contamination may result in loss of recycling service. There are no fines for not recycling as participation is voluntary.
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