Nebraska
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Omaha household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Under The Sink Household Chemicals Disposal Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Douglas and Sarpy County households only; one household per visit (no neighbor, family or friend material). No business waste, including home-based business waste. Stay in your car; staff unload.
Hours
- Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Thursday 9:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
- Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
- Saturday: drop-off by appointment only (402-444-SINK or online)
- Closed Sunday-Tuesday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste | No cost |
| Latex paint, quart size and up | $1 per container, card payment only |
| ReStore products | Free |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste accepted at no cost. Sharps accepted only in approved sharps containers or a rigid plastic container with lid. ReStore, inside the office entrance, offers usable dropped-off household chemicals free (4 people at a time).
Holiday closures
Normal schedule on City of Omaha Monday holidays. Posted 2026 changes: closed Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); closed Thursday-Saturday, November 26-28 (Thanksgiving); open 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Thursday, December 24 and closed Friday, December 25; closed Friday, January 1, 2027.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted: business waste, medicines, single-use alkaline and button batteries, ammunition, explosives and fireworks, appliances, asbestos, drywall joint compound, electronics, fire extinguishers, flares, infectious waste, propane tanks over one pound, radioactive material, railroad ties, smoke detectors, tires, wood. The facility says this is not a complete list.
- No containers larger than 5 gallons; gas cans and other containers are not emptied and returned.
- Keep chemicals in original, tightly capped containers, upright in a box in the trunk or truck bed; bag leaking containers one per bag; label unknowns; do not mix; drive straight to the facility.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.