Omaha Recycling Guide
Recycling Bags
Not Accepted
Omaha does NOT accept any of the blue or clear plastic bags for recycling, even if they say 'recycling.'
- DO NOT bag recyclables
- Keep all items loose when placing in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container
Related Items: Plastic Bags
Tip: The ONLY bag that is ok to place in a City of Omaha recycling container is the orange Hefty® ReNew® bag.
Did You Know
Plastic bags are NOT accepted in the general recycling because they cause problems at the recycling facility. Bags can get wrapped around processing equipment, causing delays and other issues.
- DO NOT include plastic bags in a City of Omaha green-lid recycling cart or drop-off site container
- DO NOT bag recyclables -- bags of recyclables will be discarded
- The ONLY exception is the orange Hefty® ReNew® bag when filled with material and tied shut