Omaha Recycling Guide
Paper Plates & Bowls
Not Accepted
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
Place all types of disposable paper plates and bowls (clean or used) in the garbage.
Related Items: Certified Compostable Products, Plastic Takeout Containers, Paper Cups, Coffee Cups
Where Else Could It Go?
If—and ONLY if—the paper plate or bowl is marked "100% compostable" or "certified compostable," it can be composted through a paid-program at an industrial-composting facility, such as Hillside Solutions.
Did You Know
Most paper containers for foods and liquids, including paper plates, cups, and bowls, are commonly lined with a thin coating of plastic or wax that makes them leak-proof. This lining is very difficult to separate from the paper, which makes them non-compostable, and not easily recycled through traditional methods. Place this item in the garbage.