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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Omaha

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

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Omaha bulky item disposal—no curbside pickup. Use River City Recycling’s cost-share (four vouchers/year after a $15 fee). Drop off tarped loads during posted hours; bring proof of residency. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, lumber, drywall, limited concrete, small appliances. Not accepted: hazardous waste, railroad ties. Appliances and tires accepted for a fee. Spring/Fall Cleanup events add Saturday drop-offs.

Service type

dropoff

River City hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sat 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Easter-Thanksgiving) or 7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Thanksgiving-Easter). Subsidy limited to four loads per household per calendar year with proof of residency. Spring Cleanup (Apr-May) and Fall Cleanup (Oct) run select Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Limits

Maximum four subsidized loads per household per year; one-time $15 administrative fee buys four vouchers; loads must be tarped; bring two proofs of Omaha residency; ask for the city program at check-in; facility is cashless; loads over roughly 1,500 lb may be billed at standard scale rates; safety vest and hard hat required when unloading; staff may refuse non-eligible users or items.

Fees: $15 annual administrative fee purchases four drop-off vouchers. Additional charges may apply by load size or weight. Appliances, tires, yard waste, and household garbage are accepted but not subsidized and have separate fees.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping through the City’s online form with vehicle information; reports go to the Omaha Police nuisance task force.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Auto parts, Bicycles and tricycles, Boxes, Concrete (reasonable amounts), Countertop and small appliances, Drywall or sheetrock, Empty cans, pails, and buckets, Furniture, Lumber or wood, Mattresses and box springs, Swing sets, Full-size appliances (accepted but not subsidized; fees apply)
Not accepted
Animal bedding, Dead animals, Fecal material, Household hazardous waste (auto fluids, batteries, chemicals, paint, solvents), Railroad ties
Holiday shifts
City curbside collection observes six holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). No collection on the holiday; the rest of the week slides one day later. Weekend holidays do not change collection.

Official service info

Source: Bulky Item Disposal – Wasteline Omaha

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Omaha, Nebraska. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: River City hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sat 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Easter-Thanksgiving) or 7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Thanksgiving-Easter). Subsidy limited to four loads per household per calendar year with proof of residency. Spring Cleanup (Apr-May) and Fall Cleanup (Oct) run select Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. Accepted items: Auto parts, Bicycles and tricycles, Boxes, Concrete (reasonable amounts), Countertop and small appliances, Drywall or sheetrock, Empty cans, pails, and buckets, Furniture, Lumber or wood, Mattresses and box springs, Swing sets, Full-size appliances (accepted but not subsidized; fees apply). Not accepted: Animal bedding, Dead animals, Fecal material, Household hazardous waste (auto fluids, batteries, chemicals, paint, solvents), Railroad ties. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/nebraska/omaha

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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