We do not operate a recycling collection center.

* For recycling information and drop-off centers in the Omaha metro area go to:      OmahaRecycles.com
              FirstStarRecycling.com

* MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:  Donate usable medical equipment: wheelchairs, crutches, canes, IV poles, hospital beds, etc. Extensive list of equipment available on a loan basis.         
HELP Adult Services (Health & Medical Equipment Loan Program)
1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68105     
402/341-6559           helpadultservices.org

* PACKING PEANUTS: Drop off packing peanuts at no charge.(Please, only CLEAN packing peanuts) 
Keenan Packaging Supply
4511 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106      
402/597-1119           keenanpackaging.com

* Dispose of usuable paint and hazardous household chemicals, yard chemicals, etc. contact:
Under The Sink at 402/444-SINK.  They are located in Omaha, north of 120th & "I" Streets.       underthesink.org       
For residents of Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

*  PAPER IN THE OMAHA METRO AREA: 

*Omaha Paper Stock  -  1111 Fort Street, Omaha
402/392-2007  Check for periodic shredding events:  shredsafeomaha.com

*International Paper  -  7202 North 16th Street, Omaha
402/453-8755

*First Star Recycling  - 10330 "I" Street, Omaha
402/894-0003

* Recycling in the Lincoln area go to:

http://lancaster.ne.gov/city/pworks/waste/sldwaste/recycle/dropoff/

*  For recycling in other Nebraska communities check with the City/Village office or go to:       www.deq.state.ne.us
Select "Your Environment" then select the Recycling Directory.

*  Other information available at Keep Nebraska Beautiful.
www.knb.org

*  WasteCap Nebraska     402/436-2384
Lincoln     
See recycling Directory at:  wastecapne.org

*  BATTERIES:
Alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, A, C, D) are safe to put in household trash.

Rechargable batteries should NOT go in trash, but should go to a battery retail store or distributor. This includes batteries for cordless tools, toys, etc.  Lead acid batteries (cars, trucks, boats) should be recycled, or can often be reconditioned by a battery recycler so you can use them longer.

*Action Battery - 7911 J Street, Omaha

*Husker Battery - 7345 Maple Street, Omaha

*Interstate All-Battery Center - 3301 Oak View Drive - Omaha 

                                             920 South 72nd St  - Omaha

                                             852 South 16th Street - Aurora, Nebr

Ask your nearest Interstate All Battery Center whether your battery packs from power tools, electric razor or hand-vacuum can be rebuilt or reconditioned instead of purchasing new ones.

*  ELECTRONICS:

Nov. 2011: Best Buy stores will take electronic items with screens at no charge, regardless of where they were purchased. TVs, computer monitors, DVD players, cell phones, games and more.  Some Best Buy stores also have drop-off bins to recycle cords, battery packs and cell phones.

*  PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS:           Proper Disposal-

* Take to periodic collection events. Check local newspapers for dates.

* See if your pharmacy participates in a "take-back" program for disposal.

* Do NOT flush them down a toilet or sink due to water contamination risk.

* Pour pills into wet paper towels and place in closed trash bag.

* Pour pills into a small amount of cat litter and add enough water to dissolve them into the litter. Place in trash. Or put medications with coffee grounds, put in bag or container and place in your trash.

AUTOMOTIVE:

3,000 Mile Oil Change Often Not Necessary-

Consult your owner's manual for recommended oil change interval on your car.  Many vehicle manuals recommend 5,000 or even 7,500 miles. Changing oil according to manufacturer specifications will reduce motor oil demand by millions of gallons. Frequent oil changes do not necessarily mean better performance or longer engine life.