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Recycling for Households First Star Recycling is proud to provide residential recycling services to the City of Omaha, Lincoln and beyond. 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Our services include: Material Brokerage Zero-Waste Programs https://www.firststarrecycling.com/orange-bag daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://www.firststarrecycling.com/recycling-guide daily 0.75 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/a5861630-c8cd-4afd-b27b-b4feabc2ae49/Untitled+design+%289%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Aerosol Cans Aerosol cans can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin or at a recycling drop-off site. Note: Please ensure contents are completely discharged before recycling to prevent a safety hazard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/76372020-271b-44ce-b01a-ea61473b7f81/Untitled+design+%2810%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Aluminum Pop & Soda Cans Aluminum cans are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. Please do not squash your cans (this makes the sorting process harder). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/07ec2d0d-8258-466f-b9d2-04144f81c30f/Untitled+design+%2811%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Aluminum Bottles Aluminum bottles such as aluminum beer bottles or toiletry bottles are recyclable. Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/888522e2-4ab2-43ef-bb56-9ad510eaf0b6/Untitled+design+%2812%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Aluminum Foil No - Firstar Fiber does not recycle residential aluminum foil. Please place in your landfill trash bin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/89074253-b364-4324-85d4-159c0898b431/Untitled+%28700+x+700+px%29+%281%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Aluminum Food Container No! 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However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/8b743a00-1aff-487e-ba18-8192ec20efd6/Untitled+design+%2829%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Cartons Empty cartons and other aseptic packaging are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/44f70e9b-d61e-4a6a-a156-be4fe70abc7b/Untitled+design+%2818%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Cat Litter Bucket Empty cat litter buckets are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. 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Please donate any reusable clothing to a local thrift store or if for your nearest textile recycling center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/3db15ddf-2231-42f6-b658-5ecb733b8d71/Untitled+design+%2823%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Colored Paper Colored paper is recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/21839dab-5ee7-41f1-9322-48c02015ee51/Untitled+design+%2824%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Condiment Packets (Plastic) Orange Bag. Condiment Packets are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/372b7b26-751c-423e-9749-3d62c9a63715/Untitled+design+%2825%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Construction Materials No! Please do NOT put construction materials in your curbside bin or recycling drop-off site container. For your nearest construction and demolition recycling center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/c80422a3-eb2b-47e4-9388-15bcd1457e61/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Containers that held Hazardous Waste No! Please do NOT put containers that have held Hazardous Waste in your curbside bin or recycling drop-off site container. Please read the label for correct disposal guidelines for your particular product. For your nearest Household Hazardous Waste center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/10fcc2aa-8177-4ac1-a9b8-628cad201dda/Untitled+design+%2827%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Diapers No! Diapers are NOT recyclable! Please place in your landfill trash bin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/7bb864d4-2cab-4d16-a63f-bf57cb8314d5/Untitled+design+%2828%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Disposable Razors Partial! Disposable razors (with the blade head removed) are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect plastic portion in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/517d7015-faec-48ef-9079-1e14bcb54043/Untitled+design+%2830%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Electronics Recycling No! Please do NOT put electronics in your curbside bin or recycling drop-off site container. For your nearest electronics recycling center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. The in-built batteries in incorrectly recycled electronics is the leading cause of fires at mechanical recycling facilities like First Star https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/cf9dc25a-608a-4f0c-82ea-f6c95729167b/Untitled+design+%2831%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Envelopes Envelopes (including envelopes with windows) are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ba8f0854-d4a2-4e9d-a23a-832abc2ecacb/Untitled+design+%2832%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Fabric No! Please do NOT put fabric in your curbside bin or recycling drop-off site container. This can tangle our machines. Please donate any reusable fabric to a local thrift store or if for your nearest textile recycling center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/44614d8c-39e8-4676-a323-15b53d8a7d49/Untitled+design+%2833%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Foam To-Go Boxes and Containers Orange Bag. Foam containers are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/760e0fd9-dc20-40d4-a62c-ced2f7a5ea73/Untitled+design+%2834%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Foam To-Go Cups Orange Bag. Foam containers are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/cf302edd-993a-4109-8779-94f8304a571a/Untitled+design+%2835%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Folders Folders and other document storage make from paper or card can be recycled by placing them in your curbside bin or taking them to a drop-off recycling center. Please ensure any metal pieces have been removed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/9d650441-a0a0-4ea1-b977-ce23ff245a32/Untitled+design+%2836%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Food No! Please do NOT put food waste in your curbside recycling bin or the recycling drop-off site container. Food waste can contaminate other recycling and it’s not nice for our sorting staff to have to pick through! For your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/2a018486-83f0-4191-ab68-af766d46ab66/Untitled+design+%2837%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Frozen Produce Bags Orange Bag. Frozen produce bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/9c01c240-37a4-4b8c-ba3f-ea5b9cda1688/Untitled+design+%2838%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Glass Bottles and Jars Depends! Please do NOT put glass in your curbside bin and only place in designated glass recycling bins at the drop-off sites. For your nearest glass drop-off recycling please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. Broken glass can cause injury to our staff or contaminate other recyclables if incorrectly disposed of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/d280292b-a7b6-4851-a68e-3ae2dbb196c7/Untitled+design+%2839%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Inserts and Junk mail Inserts and junk mail made from paper are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/6e03f840-92d7-440d-a478-26e8441b9f97/Untitled+design+%2840%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Juice Pouches Orange Bag. Juice Pouches are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/59f9837c-73f8-4de4-9e79-c56d363876c3/Untitled+design+%2841%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Packaging Orange Bag. Laundry Pouches and other flexible plastic packages are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/71245621-5698-4d52-ae8a-800d3719788c/Untitled+design+%2842%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Magazines Magazines are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/bf652343-6f88-47dc-9965-759aa445b4df/Untitled+design+%2843%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Mail Mail is recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. Please note: we do not shred documentation received before sending it on to the end mill so you may wish to remove any personally sensitive information. You can find your local document shredding facility at the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/23bd28d3-9ffd-4a76-b332-d3b24872dff9/Pouch+%281%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Microwavable Pouches Orange Bag. Microwavable Pouches and other flexible plastic packages are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/80ae2ca4-ee74-4440-8fb6-258d188c372f/Untitled+design+%2845%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Mirrors No! Mirrors and other pane glass is NOT recyclable in your curbside bin or in the glass recycling bins at the drop-off sites. If it is in usable condition, please consider giving to your local thrift store. Broken glass can cause injury to our staff or contaminate other recyclables if incorrectly disposed of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/c37775b5-d195-4c7e-9a1c-675967bfd6f5/Untitled+design+%2846%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Motor Oil Containers No! First Star does not accept containers that have contained motor oil in the mixed recycling as it can contaminate the other recyclables. Please read the label for correct disposal guidelines for your particular product. For your nearest Household Hazardous Waste center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/fa75e400-030e-45b5-bebc-d415145653fa/Untitled+design+%2847%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Mouthwash Bottles Mouthwash bottles are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/7f9b608d-74d0-4ba1-a8c8-d0247d081b7e/Untitled+design+%2848%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Napkins No! Please do not put napkins in your curbside recycling bin or the recycling drop-off site container. Please place in your landfill trash can or for your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/8aa9b274-acf8-4feb-a01d-782b1c66c16c/Untitled+design+%2849%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Newspapers / Ads Newspapers are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/4d0b691b-27ae-44e5-8d6e-ccc90b1537ea/Untitled+design+%2851%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Office Paper Office paper is recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/8b17bf0c-2e96-4bc8-b6ec-bc73207ba121/Untitled+design+%2852%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Packing Peanuts Orange Bag. Packing peanuts are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/a28c2227-2df0-4f8a-9b4d-f86673923f79/Untitled+design+%2853%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Paint Cans Depends! Empty paint cans from water, acrylic, or latex-based paints can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling bin or taking them to your local recycling drop-off site. Note: Oil-based paint cans should be treated like Household Hazardous Waste. Please read the label for correct disposal guidelines for your particular product. For your nearest Household Hazardous Waste center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/eaa8bc0f-856c-4623-a5e9-f15d5ead085d/pprcup.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Paper Cups-New! Yes! Empty paper cups are now recyclable. Keep your recyclables loose in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. Place plastic lids and straws in a Hefty® ReNew® bag (if participating) or throw them in the trash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/529f9457-0e28-4b12-a154-da3389c4a1e0/Untitled+design.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Paper Bags, food containers-New! Yes! Make sure there they are clean and empty of food before placing loose in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. This includes paper bags, sandwich & fry boxes, paper food tray/boats, and cup holders/carriers. These items are often compostable also. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/e744cad5-fb93-487f-8e7c-2e7bbe042e83/Untitled+design+%2861%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Paper Egg Cartons & Cup Holders-New! Yes! Paper egg cartons and cup holders are recyclable! Please place them loose in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/591464ae-ef7e-4024-8d93-fb3e69c02a59/Untitled+design+%2855%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Paper Towels No! Please do not put paper towels in your curbside recycling bin or the recycling drop-off site container. Please place in your landfill trash can or for your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/6a699a63-49e8-4db5-8116-049816e879f0/phone+book.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Phone Books Phone books are recyclable! Please place them in your curbside recycling bin or take them to your local recycling drop-off site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/43e1b3b3-1cac-47f9-8ec3-ac9a90487e2e/Untitled+design+%2857%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Pill & Medicine Bottles Pill & medicine bottles are recyclable in your curbside recycling bin and at the recycling drop-off sites. If your bottle is smaller than the palm of your hand, please help us by placing in a larger plastic container of the same type or #. This will prevent them falling through the cracks in the sorting machines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/e2adf085-6a1c-4cef-8581-188c4bea5bfa/Pizza+box.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Pizza Boxes-New! Yes! Pizza boxes are now recyclable through First Star Recycling’s processing partners. Make sure to remove any leftover pizza, sauce containers, and plastic pizza top savers/ spacers before recycling the box. A bit of grease or some stuck-on cheese is ok — they won't affect the recycling process. Just empty the box as much as possible and place it loose in your recycling bin. Or for your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/29d53237-ed76-4c92-a1b1-3abaa32ad0ad/Untitled+design+%2859%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Food Bags Orange Bag. Please do NOT put plastic food bags in your curbside bin or the recycling drop-off containers. Instead, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/cbfd666d-6ca7-475c-8099-b6bc850f3e32/water+bottle.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Bottles Plastic bottles can be recycled by emptying, keeping plastic bottle lids screwed on to their bottles before placing loose in your curbside recycling bin or drop-off site container. Please do not squash your bottles (this makes the sorting process harder). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/dd07310d-4cba-4e9f-9270-dda7745413ae/Cereal+box+liner.jpg Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Cereal Box Liners Orange Bag. Plastic cereal box liners are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/728d83f9-1716-4df8-8f5d-4403e0a6dab8/cheese+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Cheese Bags Orange Bag. Plastic cheese bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry, and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/3801112f-e01f-4e9a-9ed0-f1ae45199209/plastic+container.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Containers Orange Bag. Plastic containers are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/3970596d-42e9-482e-a2fe-7f0377927130/Plastic+cups.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Cups-New! Yes! Plastic cups can be recycled by emptying them removing lids and straws and placing them loose in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off locations. This includes most plastic cups made from polypropylene (PP), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), or Polystyrene (PS). Put lids and straws in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/b1071bb6-4093-4b36-b2ce-e6a741a8a458/deli+bags.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Deli Meat Packaging Orange Bag. Plastic deli meat packaging is made out of plastic that is not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/40ac5f2a-2512-4a52-9730-3dfccafcc1dd/Untitled+design+%2814%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Food Containers Plastic take out boxes can be recycled by placing the clean container in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/53aeca3b-0c79-47d1-b9a6-7fbf4c4e6dd3/Powder+Plastic+Liner.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Liners from Powdered Mixes Orange Bag. Plastic liners from powdered mixes are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/5f8f186f-bd66-411d-9744-4b9dcb5f923e/Untitled+design+%2858%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Lids Plastic bottle lids are recyclable and should be left screwed on to their bottles before placing in your curbside recycling bin or drop-off site container. Or they can be collected in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/a102dea9-2d06-4c21-a968-49916cf1902d/Plastic+meat.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Meat Packaging Orange Bag. Plastic meat packaging is made out of plastic that is not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/8cc13e31-7096-4f46-838c-3f1d2ff86fc7/Plastic+meat+packaging.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Meat Trays Orange Bag. Plastic meat trays are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please clean, dry and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/eaccdce7-f338-4c01-83c1-bebc5ecd0464/pet+food+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Pet Food Bags Orange Bag. Plastic pet food bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please empty and collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/8f92e574-3b50-4201-a933-6e14ffd9d088/plastic+shopping+bags.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Shopping Bags Orange Bag or Drop Off. Plastic shopping bags should not be placed with your regular recycling as they cause problems in the mechanical sorting process. Bags should be returned to retailers for recycling. Or, they can be collected in a see-thru orange bag and the material can be transformed into plastic lumber. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ea4a5c72-6ac6-4acf-a977-66665d09563a/plastic+silverware.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Silverware/ Utencils Orange Bag. Plastic silverware is made out of plastic that is not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/d88c6978-1414-49cd-8095-3483c05fa4c8/plastic+straws.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Straws and Stirrers Orange Bag. Plastic straws and stirrers are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ef2df814-d343-469f-acca-c6988f92469d/plastic+toys.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Toys No! First Star Recycling does not recycle plastic toys. If they are in reusable condition, please consider donating them to a local charity or thrift store where they may be put to good use. If your plastic toys are not reusable, please dispose of them with your regular trash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/12bc6794-8368-4593-99ae-301f49b2d77e/plastic+tupperware.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Tupperware Plastic Tupperware can be recycled by placing it in your curbside recycling or by taking it to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/6055e3c2-663e-4e37-8385-db9eee7c0340/plastic+wrap.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Plastic Wrap Orange Bag. Plastic wrap is made out of plastic that is not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/316dce6b-9b78-49dc-8ea0-58a1a4431ebd/potato+chip+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Potato Chip Bags Orange Bag. Potato chip bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/b5317732-6de2-444e-a809-561fc3d45e50/pudding+cup.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Pudding Cups Orange Bag. Pudding cups are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/7ac40f70-313c-4e84-a702-c55d27c85d14/rubber.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Rubber No! First Star Recycling does not recycle rubber. For your nearest rubbing recycling, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/f4775402-cc59-47ea-9173-8826b16ce5eb/salad+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Salad Bags Orange Bag. Salad bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/93d9a2a5-9c8e-47cf-bb65-09b62fa2410d/shampoo+bottle.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Shampoo Bottles Shampoo bottles can be recycled by placing it in your curbside recycling or by taking it to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/a06e99d7-d861-4b8c-a96d-7693442e0864/sheet+glass.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Sheet Glass No! Sheet glass, mirrors, and other pane glass items are not recyclable. For your nearest sheet glass recycling, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/0599cb94-bd8d-494d-acf8-f80cf6e74e74/shredded+paper.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Shredded Paper Shredded paper can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/bb5e3c5e-12e6-4803-923d-fa25619283ee/coffee+pods.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Single-Serve Coffee Pods Depends! Single-serve coffee pods are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, if they are clean, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/b07f9531-707f-4137-b45d-984bfc8e4587/snack+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Snack Bags Orange Bag. Snack bags are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ced5e2c1-d8ab-4a9b-9384-aadf64b582b3/soap+dispenser.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Soap Dispensers Soap dispensers can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/fedd56dd-e3f7-47af-8203-a1bbe535ad7b/soda.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Soda Cans Soda cans can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. Please do not squash your cans (this makes the sorting process harder). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ac3b8f1d-9dd9-4702-a254-83129749b4d7/soup+can.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Soup Cans Soup cans can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ffce6ff0-a8bf-4a0e-80a6-bf2111d7e8f0/spray+bottle.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Spray Bottle Spray bottles can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/cfe513ba-9731-4808-b786-5c0bc4754b44/squeezable+pouches.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Squeezable Pouches Orange Bag. Squeezable pouches are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/2fe0e60b-a52b-430d-b49c-84bf08e5e484/pouches.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Stand-Up Pouches Orange Bag. Stand-Up Pouches are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1a5fa289-791d-43dd-a05a-5ce08a944c05/steel+cans.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Steel Cans Steel cans and steel soup cans can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/2653c1a8-a2cf-4870-9467-cb5cb3f6ee6f/sticky+notes.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Sticky Notes Sticky notes can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/bcde1550-3bc2-4344-8466-478a474557c7/Untitled+design+%283%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Styrofoam - EPS Orange Bag or Drop off. For large blocks of white polystyrene such as coolers or the packaging around new electronics that don’t fit in your orange bag, you can instead drop these off for recycling at Plastilite . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/b9404f70-cc0d-49eb-b5ae-1f9af38d23e4/styrofoam.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Styrofoam Cups and Containers Orange Bag. Styrofoam is made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/ce1c83d5-bda3-43ba-82af-d99a4b807b7e/tin+cans.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Tin Cans Tin cans can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or by taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/5f2738c7-c71d-4610-9325-decbbf1ee635/tires.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Tires No! First Star Recycling does not recycle tires. 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Please dispose of this with your regular trash or for your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/526e2ccd-f250-44c5-9096-d48ad05a5bff/to+go+bag.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - To-Go Bag Paper to-go bags are recyclable and can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/d97247bc-49a7-449b-8be1-03e289100ace/Untitled+design+%2839%29.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Toilet Paper Tubes The tubes from the center of the rolls of toilet paper are recyclable and can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or taking them to one of our drop-off sites. Another option is to compost, please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide for composting options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/0394cd44-4d1d-413b-8bd2-79c6c7e18eab/cosmetic+bottles.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Toiletry Bottles Toiletry bottles can be recycled by placing them in your curbside recycling or taking them to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/d294bbe1-8345-4dd9-87cb-21800bc84ede/toothpaste+tube.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Toothpaste Tubes Orange Bag. Toothpaste tubes are made out of plastics that are not easily recycled by traditional means. However, please collect them in a see-thru orange bag so the material can be transformed into plastic lumber, rather than ending up in the landfill. The filled orange bag is placed the curbside or drop-off recycling. For more information on the orange bag program, please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/a5c8763e-2f15-424d-899d-01c92742184a/wax+paper.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Wax Paper No! First Star Recycling does not recycle wax paper. Please dispose of this with your regular trash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/fd79bc68-f74a-4d25-a6fa-0453e52e24b4/wet+paper.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Wet Paper No! First Star Recycling does not recycle wet paper. Please dispose of this with your trash or for your nearest food composting center please check the Nebraska Recycling Council’s Recycling Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/bc4bcaf5-4d4c-44ed-8832-3ec8883ba702/white+paper.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - White Paper White paper can be recycled by placing it in your curbside recycling or by taking it to one of our drop-off sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/f0571c0d-16a2-4d3c-a68f-0a4cd570ad75/windows.png Recycling Guide for First Star Customers - Windows No! Windows, mirrors, and other pane glass items are not recyclable at First Star Recycling. 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Serving Omaha and the surrounding region, First Star provides large-scale recycling capacity in an area where comparable facilities are hundreds of miles away. For commercial and industrial generators, that means local access, reduced transportation distances, and reliable processing capacity for a wide range of recyclable materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1635739072681-H9GVXTO59FX0A3GUQNAJ/Retail+Recycling+Image Commercial Recycling - Commercial Recycling for Retailers First Star understands the unique challenges that retailers face. With customers constantly in the store, waste management has to be as efficient, effective, and inconspicuous as possible. Our team is dedicated to finding unique waste management solutions that fit your business’ needs. We believe in effective waste management and recycling practices and know that recycling is good for business. Not only does recycling benefit your local economy, but many consumers make conscious decisions to shop at businesses that are environmentally friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1595449166792-Y9UDNUMAEJJWOWYCKUUM/Office+Recycling+Graphic Commercial Recycling - Workspace and Office Recycling Did you know the average office worker generates over 5 pounds of recyclable materials a week? Regardless of the size of your office or the amount of recyclables you generate, First Star is able to provide you with the services you need to responsibly recycle your materials. Our expert waste management consultants will work with you to determine the ideal office recycling plan designed to save your office time and money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1595428793021-DYJCSD387ESFRDW3PYUK/Office+Recycling+Image Commercial Recycling - Recycling for Institutions and Large Organizations First Star’s team of experts have specialized in large-scale recycling programs at institutions such as schools and hospitals. The First Star process starts with a comprehensive recycling audit, followed by employee training and other programs that are aimed at saving your organization time and money while improving critical waste management processes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1595368376160-KC0FWDFHIYCOF7J8LS37/Manufacturing+Recycling Commercial Recycling - Recycling for Manufacturers At First Star, we take pride in our ability to provide large scale recycling to manufacturers. Waste streams from manufacturing programs of all sizes represent a tremendous opportunity to access a new revenue stream from recyclable products. However, many manufacturers are using inefficient recycling processes that are holding back their resource potential. First Star’s experienced professionals can help your manufacturing business maximize its recycling potential with a custom waste management plan that is designed to be as simple to implement as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1635739767748-NSKF8HJZPZEXZOLLZZPA/Sporting%2BVenue%2BRecycling Commercial Recycling - Entertainment & Sporting Venue Recycling From large crowds whose attention is focused elsewhere to multiple vendors and staff, First Star Recycling recognizes the challenges that face entertainment and sporting venues when it comes to waste management and recycling. First Star can provide venues with the resource management partner they need to efficiently and effectively recycle valuable waste materials. The experts at First Star are ready to partner with you to create and implement a custom recycling plan that is easy, convenient and makes the most of these wasted resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e860d8dddd6f600c39c0100/1585857409655-DUHHN606TLK34ZYXPRWF/299771-P7FMPN-516.jpg Commercial Recycling - Municipal Programs First Star Recycling has a long history of serving our communities and is proud to employ a team of waste management experts that are well-versed in the many ways that municipalities can improve their waste management and recycling programs or even create customized new programs. Waste management and recycling on such a large scale can present challenges, but the experienced professionals at First Star are ready to help your community create a more efficient and effective resource management system that can dramatically decrease your city’s landfill use and improve the quality of life for your residents. 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