Omaha Recycling Guide
Home Medical Supplies
Not Accepted
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Carefully dispose of medical waste in an appropriate biowaste container or in the garbage. If you're unsure, contact a medical provider about the safest disposal method.
Note: Medical waste of any kind, such as tubing or plastic test strips, is NOT accepted in the orange Hefty® ReNew® bag.
Related Items: Home Test Kits, Needles & Sharps, Paperboard Boxes
Did You Know
Medical waste is NOT accepted for recycling and it CANNOT go in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. Medical items must be placed in appropriate biowaste containers or in the garbage for sanitary and safety reasons.
Even if clean or unused, these items are often made from mixed materials that are difficult to separate, and they cannot be recycled through traditional methods.