Quick Facts

Funding for facility construction has come primarily from grants including:

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The facility is located at 4001 South 120th Street in Omaha

2005

Opened on Wednesday June 1, 2005

Ken Hahn

Designed by Ken Hahn Architects

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The site is just over 5 acres

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Research and design of the building took well over 1 year to complete

5,612

Square feet of covered and indoor work space

2,520

Square feet of indoor support facilities

Approximate view of the building from 120th Street, North of the Facility.

View of the Facility drop-off area.

Facility Overview

Alkaline liquids and solids, that include items with a high pH like lime go to Alkaline Storage. Examples include oven cleaner, lye, bleach and ammonia.
Acidic liquids and solids go to Acids Storage. Muriatic and sulfuric acid and cleaning compounds are examples.
Pesticides and poisons that are not corrosives or oxidizers go to Pesticides Storage.
The facility is at its heart a recycling center for HHW. The ReShop will offer good, usable products that have been dropped off at the facility by other residents. A variety of household cleaners, garden products, automotive products, paints, stains, varnishes, and hobby supplies will be generally available. Types of quantities of products will vary.
Oxidizers, organic peroxides, water reactive and other reactive materials go to Oxidizers Storage. Examples include pool chlorine and hydrogen peroxide.
In the Bulking Area, workers consolidate materials such as oil-base paints and solvents into larger containers. The empty containers are then crushed and the metals are recycled. The purpose of this area is volume reduction. The metal paint cans will be recycled.
In the Laboratory, unidentified materials are opened for sampling and testing under the fume hood. When identified, they are routed to the appropriate area to be recycled, consolidated or packaged for disposal.
The cart full of materials is weighed in the Receiving Area, after which the items are sorted and inventoried. Unidentified materials go to the laboratory for analysis. Materials are distributed to the appropriate area to be recycled, placed in the ReShop or consolidated and sealed for transport to a licensed disposal facility.
When a resident arrives at the Covered Vehicle Unloading Area, an operator greets the customer and visually inspects the items. The customer will complete a short form for the purpose of documentation. To help identify any unknowns, staff will ask the resident about any items that don't have readable labels. Following that, facility staff will unload the items onto a cart and the customer then drives away or parks their vehicle to enter the ReShop.

Safe Use, Storage
& Handling

General outline of what to expect at the facility, and how to store & transport material to the facility.

Read Labels

Always follow the label directions for all home, lawn and garden chemicals and cleaners. If the label directions are unclear contact the manufacturer, the cooperative extension or the health department.
Avoid Freezing

Most chemicals should not be allowed to freeze. Check label or manufacturer.
Original Containers Only

Always store chemicals in their original container.
Don't Mix

Combining chemicals can be dangerous. Don’t combine chemicals unless there are manufacturer’s directions on how to do so.
Clearly Label

Always clearly label and date chemicals not in their original containers. Chemicals that have been diluted, record the concentration on the container.
Prevent Leaks

If a metal container is heavily rusted and vulnerable to leaking, place the container in a heavy weight or double layered plastic bag, then set the container in a plastic bucket or tub. If available, pour a 1 – 2 inch layer of kitty litter in the bucket to absorb any leaks.
Tightly Cap

If the original container is missing it’s lid and a replacement is not available, you should pour the chemical into a replacement container. The replacement container should be made out of the same material as the original container (e.g. glass, metal, plastic). Label the new container, note on the container that the chemical has not been diluted. Be sure to keep the original container and tape, tie or rubber band it to the replacement container.

Other Useful Info

Frequently Asked Questions
Environmental Impact
History
Governance

Hours of Operation

View Holiday Hours

Wednesday

9:00 am  –  4:45 pm
Drop-offs Accepted and ReStore Open

Thursday

9:00 am –  6:15 pm
Drop-offs Accepted and ReStore Open

Friday

9:00 am  –  4:45 pm
Drop-offs Accepted and ReStore Open

Saturday

Drop-offs Accepted by Appointment Only. To make an appointment, click here.