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Omaha Recycling Guide

Ointment & Squeeze Tubes

Some Restrictions Apply

MH Ointmentand Squeeze Tubes Group

ACCEPTED: Empty, Clean Plastic Tubes Marked #1, #2, #3, or #5

  • Place completely EMPTY ointment or squeeze tubes made from plastics marked #1, #2, #3, or #5 in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
  • Labels and plastic lids can stay on
  • Keep items loose and DO NOT bag
MH Ointmentand Squeeze Tubes Group

NOT ACCEPTED: Tubes with Contents Inside; Metallic Tubes; #4, #6, #7 or Unmarked Plastic Tubes

  • DO NOT place ointment or squeeze tubes with leftover contents in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container
  • Metallic tubes and/or any tube that still contains product should be placed in the garbage
  • Plastic #4, #6, #7, or unmarked plastic tubes should be placed in the garbage, or use an alternative option
Ointment Tubes CROSSOUT

Related Items: Toothpaste Tubes

Where Else Could It Go?

Plastic ointment and squeeze tubes made from unmarked or #4, #6, or #7 plastics can be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. Completely EMPTY the container before placing it in the orange bag.

FirstStar Recycling offers this 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:

Hefty® ReNew®

Learn More

The Hefty® ReNew® program and list of accepted materials may vary by location due to end processing capabilities. Information and guidelines for the Nebraska-specific program may be found at this link:

Hefty® ReNew®