Omaha Recycling Guide
Paper Takeout Containers
Not Accepted
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DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
Place all types of paper takeout containers (clean or used) in the garbage.
Where Else Could It Go?
If—and ONLY if—the paper container is marked "100% compostable" or "certified compostable," it can be composted through a paid-program at an industrial-composting entity, such as Hillside Solutions.
Tip: If you're not sure whether your item is compostable, place it in the garbage.
Did You Know
Most common paper containers for foods, such as paper cups or takeout containers, 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. To prevent contamination, place this item in the garbage.