Omaha Recycling Guide
Plastic Mini-Bottles
Accepted in City of Omaha Recycling
Place EMPTY plastic bottles in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
- Rinse to remove contents
- Labels, lids, and caps can stay on
- Keep items loose and DO NOT bag
TIP: Plastic bottles shorter than 3" (or the palm of your hand) should be placed inside a larger plastic container of the same number. For example: Place a small #1 plastic bottle inside a larger #1 plastic container that you plan to recycle.
Related Items: Plastic Bottles
Where Else Could It Go?
EMPTY plastic bottles that are smaller than 3" can be placed in an orange Hefty® ReNew® bag. Remove any metal lids or rings before placing in the 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:
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
Consider buying products in larger containers instead of single-serve items to reduce waste from single-use plastics.