Omaha trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | 96-gal black-lid cart = garbage + yard waste together (weekly). Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 6:00 a.m. collection day (FCC may collect 6 a.m.–7 p.m.); remove carts by 10:00 a.m. next day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org |
| Recycling | Contact the city for recycling details. Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org |
| Bulk | Contact the city for bulk pickup details. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | FCC Environmental Services (City of Omaha contract). |
| Contacts | 402-444-5238 (24-hr line with after-hours service). Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
6:00 a.m. collection day (FCC may collect 6 a.m.–7 p.m.); remove carts by 10:00 a.m. next day.
Where
Curb/roadway; 3 ft from trees, mailboxes, poles, parked cars; handles toward house.
Limits
355 lb cart max; waste stream rules (no tires, liquids, household hazardous waste in cart per wasteline lists).
Not allowed
Recycling cart misuse; items outside carts; prohibited waste list on wasteline collection information page.
Bags
Yard waste no bag in waste cart; garbage bagged as needed inside cart.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · wasteline.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
Verified 2026-10-15 · publicworks.cityofomaha.org
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Full details for Omaha: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City FCC Environmental Services contractor. 96-gal black-lid cart = garbage + yard waste together (weekly). 96-gal green-lid cart = recycling (every other week same weekday). Carts city-owned, on loan; schedule at doc.wasteline.org / Wasteline Omaha app. Set at collection point by 6:00 a.m. (night before OK); within 5 ft of curb; ~3 ft apart; lid closed; ≤355 lb; arrows/handles toward street; remove by 10:00 a.m. day after. No items on/outside cart. Large families (5+) may qualify for extra cart — wasteline.org/mycart. Hotline 402-444-5238; join.wasteline.org alerts.
- Recycling
- Green lid — cans, plastic bottles, clean paper, etc. (wasteline.org details). Do not put garbage/yard waste in recycling cart — contamination may remove cart. Extra recycling rules same cart system.
- Bulk pickup
- Contact the city for bulk pickup details.
- Curbside: when
- 6:00 a.m. collection day (FCC may collect 6 a.m.–7 p.m.); remove carts by 10:00 a.m. next day.
- Curbside: where
- Curb/roadway; 3 ft from trees, mailboxes, poles, parked cars; handles toward house.
- Curbside: limits
- 355 lb cart max; waste stream rules (no tires, liquids, household hazardous waste in cart per wasteline lists).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste unbagged in black-lid waste cart with garbage (combined waste stream).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Recycling cart misuse; items outside carts; prohibited waste list on wasteline collection information page.
- Curbside: bags
- Yard waste no bag in waste cart; garbage bagged as needed inside cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not itemized on wasteline FAQ; missed collection report after 7:00 p.m. Rescheduled day (storm plan).
- Holidays
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- FCC Environmental Services (City of Omaha contract)
- Contacts
- 402-444-5238 (24-hr line with after-hours service)
- Find your day
- Wasteline Omaha / doc.wasteline.org
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: wasteline.org
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: publicworks.cityofomaha.org
Curbside: wasteline.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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