Omaha Recycling Guide
Plastic Pump & Push-Up Tubes
Some Restrictions Apply
ACCEPTED: Plastic Tubes Marked #1, #2, #3, or #5
Place completely EMPTY 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
NOT ACCEPTED: Tubes with Contents Inside; #4, #6, #7 or Unmarked Plastic Tubes
DO NOT place pump or squeeze tubes with leftover contents in a curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. Any tube that still contains product should be placed in the garbage.
Empty plastic #4, #6, #7, or unmarked plastic tubes should be placed in the garbage, or use an alternative option.
Related items: Toothpaste Tubes, Ointment & Squeeze Tubes
Where Else Could It Go?
Plastic pump 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.
First Star 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:
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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: