Omaha Recycling Guide
Solvent Containers
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
CAUTION: Household Hazardous Waste
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Common household solvents such as acetone, paint thinner, or wood stripper are considered Household Hazardous Waste and require special handling.
- If you have product leftover, the best option is to use up the material for its intended purpose
- If your container has liquid contents inside, DO NOT place it in a garbage or waste cart
- Take unused or partially full containers of solvent products to the City's special waste facility, UnderTheSink
Tip: Only when your container is completely EMPTY and DRY, it is ok to place it in the garbage.
Related Items: Latex or Water-Based Paint Cans, Oil-Based Paint & Stain Cans, Spray Paint
Where Else Could It Go?
UnderTheSink accepts unwanted chemicals and special waste from households in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. A list of acceptable items and more information can be found at:
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
If you have leftover products that are still usable, consider sharing with a neighbor.
UnderTheSink also offers a ReStore, accepting items that are in good condition for reuse.
Did You Know
Household hazardous wastes that make their way into landfills can cause groundwater pollution. If improperly handled and disposed of, these materials can pose a threat to the public's health and safety.
How to determine if a product is considered household hazardous waste? Look for indicator words on labels, such as:
- Caution
- Warning
- Danger
- Poison
- Flammable
- Volatile
- Caustic
- Corrosive
Learn More
Liquid contents can be quickly dried by stirring cat litter or oil-dry absorbent into cans. Leave lids off and allow to dry outside for a few days. When solid, they can be disposed of in the garbage (NOT the recycling). Visit UnderTheSink for Proper Paint Disposal instructions: