Omaha Recycling Guide
Molded Plastic Shell Packaging
Some Restrictions Apply
ACCEPTED: Empty, Clean Plastics #1, #2, #3, or #5
If it is marked #1, #2, #3, or #5, place EMPTY plastic packaging from items like electronics, toys, and other goods in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
- Keep items loose and DO NOT bag
NOT ACCEPTED: Plastics #4, #6, #7, or Unmarked Plastics
DO NOT place plastic packaging made from #4, #6, #7, or unmarked plastics in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Place this type of packaging in the garbage, or use an alternative option.
Where Else Could It Go?
EMPTY plastic packaging (with all non-plastic parts, staples, or paper backing removed) can be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. FirstStar Recycling offers this special program to collect hard-to-recycle plastics in our community. To participate, you can purchase orange Hefty® ReNew® bags, which will be collected through your existing curbside and drop-off site services. When filled with accepted materials and tied shut, the bright orange Hefty® ReNew® bag is the ONLY bag that can be placed in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Learn more about the local Hefty® ReNew® program: