Omaha Recycling Guide
Glass Candle Jars
Take to a Glass Drop-off Site
DO NOT place glass items in curbside recycling carts.
Take EMPTY glass candle jars to PURPLE containers at City of Omaha recycling drop-off sites. Find locations at this link:
- Scrape out leftover wax (a small amount of wax left inside is ok)
- Lids and labels can stay on
- All colors of glass are ok as long as you can see through it
- Keep items loose and DO NOT bag
Important Notes: Glass must be kept separate from other recyclables, and is NOT accepted in green-lid curbside recycling carts or mixed recycling containers at drop-off sites. Put glass in PURPLE drop-off containers only. DO NOT put boxes or bags into the PURPLE container. Porcelain, ceramic, Pyrex, and cookware glass items are NOT accepted.
Did You Know
When mixed with other recyclables, broken glass can contaminate those materials, causing them to be discarded or “downcycled” into lower-quality recycled products. Broken glass can also be harmful to workers and equipment. Safely and effectively recycle your glass by using the PURPLE containers at the City of Omaha's glass recycling sites.
