Omaha Recycling Guide
Home Test Kits
Not Accepted
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Carefully dispose of medical waste and home test kits in the garbage.
Tip: A clean, empty cardboard box and paper instructions can be recycled. All other parts of a medical test kit should be placed in the garbage.
Related Items: Home Medical Supplies, Needles & Sharps
Did You Know
Medical waste is NOT accepted for recycling and it CANNOT go in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. Medical items must be placed in the garbage for sanitary and safety reasons.
Even if clean or unused, these items are often made from mixed materials that are difficult to separate, and they cannot be recycled through traditional methods.