Omaha Recycling Guide
Pepper Spray Containers
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
Caution: Household Hazardous Waste
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. DO NOT place this item in a garbage or waste cart.
This item is considered Household Hazardous Waste and requires special handling.
If you have a self-defense spray canister, such as pepper spray or mace that has contents inside, the best option is to use up the material for its intended purpose.
Contact the City's special waste facility, UnderTheSink, for options to safely dispose of self-defense spray canisters. UnderTheSink accepts unwanted chemicals and special waste from households in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. More information and a list of items accepted at this facility can be found at:
Did You Know
Pepper spray and self-defense sprays are specially pressurized and have the potential to cause serious harm to workers, contamination, or fires if improperly disposed of.
If your spray canister is leaking, seal it in a plastic container with a tight, secure lid then transport it to dispose as Household Hazardous Waste. Keep self-defense sprays in well-ventilated areas.