Omaha Recycling Guide
String Lights
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
![MISC String Lights 2 MISC String Lights 2](https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W100_e0ae78429273310159dfa398ea2ba887.webp 100w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W200_5f28a37dfffeac17d8504dfc1bc3d34b.webp 200w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W300_9d774b89831857b4dfc965837c0ae6fd.webp 300w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W400_616b2c32fb7bb9679ad560fc61635847.webp 400w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W500_b52aeff1da97c6da6d7956e791a586c1.webp 500w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W600_5472332afa344033d2bf9e7b6b9d883e.webp 600w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W700_af599ee76a60a3ffac0b778428c6ae2f.webp 700w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W800_5ae402c9837860cd6e4f65e304b3a5fa.webp 800w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W1200_6c0c164bd2b597ee32b68b8b5755bd2e.webp 1000w)
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container.
String lights should be placed in the garbage, or use an alternative option.
![MISC String Lights 2 MISC String Lights 2](https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W100_e0ae78429273310159dfa398ea2ba887.webp 100w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W200_5f28a37dfffeac17d8504dfc1bc3d34b.webp 200w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W300_9d774b89831857b4dfc965837c0ae6fd.webp 300w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W400_616b2c32fb7bb9679ad560fc61635847.webp 400w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W500_b52aeff1da97c6da6d7956e791a586c1.webp 500w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W600_5472332afa344033d2bf9e7b6b9d883e.webp 600w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W700_af599ee76a60a3ffac0b778428c6ae2f.webp 700w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W800_5ae402c9837860cd6e4f65e304b3a5fa.webp 800w, https://www.omaharecyclingguide.org/assets/transforms/imager/images/24889/MISC_StringLights_2_W1200_6c0c164bd2b597ee32b68b8b5755bd2e.webp 1000w)
Where Else Could It Go?
String lights can be taken to local metal and e-waste recyclers who offer special collection sites, such as:
Watch for local retailers to set out special string light collection containers on a seasonal basis.
Tip: Always call ahead to confirm if your item can be accepted. Processing fees may apply.
Ways to Reduce or Reuse
If your string lights are in good, working condition, consider donating them to a local charity or thrift store. Always call ahead to confirm if your item can be accepted.