Omaha Recycling Guide
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Holiday Items
When it comes to holiday decorations, party supplies, and entertaining, the Omaha Recycling Guide can help you find answers to your recycling questions. From gift wrap to bubble wrap and everything in between, browse the holiday items below to learn which ones are accepted in City of Omaha recycling, which items should go in the garbage, and find local resources for hard-to-recycle items.
Take to a Glass Drop-off Site
Accepted in City of Omaha Recycling
Some Restrictions Apply
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
Alkaline Single-Use Batteries
All-Plastic Mailing Envelopes
Artificial Christmas Trees
Candy Wrappers
Certified Compostable Products
Electronic Toys
Electronics & Accessories
Foam Packing Inserts
Mylar Balloons
Paper Napkins
Plastic Silverware
Plastic Tape Dispensers
Plastic Toy Eggs
Real Christmas Trees
Rechargeable Batteries
String Lights
Tyvek Mailing Envelopes
Not Accepted
Aluminum Foil
Aluminum Trays & Pans
Artificial Flowers
Gift Tissue Paper
Latex Balloons
Paper Cups
Paper Envelope with Plastic Bubble Lining
Paper Ice Cream Containers
Paper Plates & Bowls
Photographs
Plastic Gift Cards & Credit Cards
Plastic Tablecloths
Pyrex & Glass Cookware
Seasoning Packets
Stickers & Labels
Tinsel & Garland
Toys
Wreaths