Omaha Recycling Guide
Musical Greeting Cards
Some Restrictions Apply
ACCEPTED: Plain Paper with Sound Components Removed
Musical greeting cards that sing or talk when opened contain hidden electronic parts. Carefully cut out the inner sound and battery components.
Place the paper portion of the card in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container along with other paper items.
- Plain paper envelopes are also ok
- Keep items loose and do not bag
Tip: Reference the Batteries section of the Omaha Recycling Guide for proper battery disposal. If alkaline, discard in garbage.
NOT ACCEPTED: Cards with Sound Components Inside; Cards with Metallic Decoration or Glitter
DO NOT place cards or envelopes with shiny foil, metallic decorations, or glitter in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. DO NOT recycle cards that still have the musical components intact.
Discard these types of cards in the garbage.
Related Items: Greeting Cards, Gift Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags & Boxes
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
Reduce waste by choosing non-musical, plain paper greeting cards that can easily be recycled.