Omaha Recycling Guide
Plastic Pots
Some Restrictions Apply
ACCEPTED: Empty & Clean Plastics Marked #1, #2, #3, #5
Place EMPTY & CLEAN plastic pots marked #1, #2, #3, or #5 in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all dirt and contents
- Remove plastic tabs or plant markers
- Keep items loose, unstacked, and DO NOT bag
NOT ACCEPTED: Plastics #4, #6, #7, or Unmarked Plastics, NO Items with Contents or Dirt Inside
DO NOT place plastic pots made from #4, #6, #7, or unmarked plastics in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Place these types of containers in the garbage if you cannot reuse them, or use an alternative option below.
Where Else Could It Go?
EMPTY and CLEAN plastic pots made from #4, #6, #7, or unmarked plastics can be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag.
FirstStar Recycling offers a 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:
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
Ask your local nursery if they take back plant pots for reuse.
Save and reuse your plant pots to start your own seeds, propagate plant cuttings, or give away homegrown plants as gifts.
Repurpose plastic pots in creative ways for arts or crafts projects.