The City of Omaha is ending its contract with Waste Management a month early, on Nov. 30, with FCC Environmental taking over residential solid waste collection that day.

The contract with FCC was approved in August 2019, and more than 300,000 new carts – one for weekly solid waste and one for biweekly recycling – will begin to be distributed starting next month.

“Solid waste collection is one of the most important services the city provides,” Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said in a news release. “FCC will improve curbside collections with state-of-the-art technology to provide a consistent and modernized service.”

FCC purchased a facility for the Omaha operation, ordered trucks and hired a local general manager, the city said in the release. To transition to the new automated collection system, a series of announcements and reminders will also be mailed to all customers over the next several months. Special collections are available for those over 70 or with a medical disability. Large households can request an additional cart.

“We are very excited about becoming part of the Omaha Community,” said Justin Gallagher, general manager of FCC Environmental Services Nebraska, LLC. “Our team at FCC is truly dedicated to serving all of you and being a part of your neighborhood.”

Find more information on Omaha’s solid waste collection program at wasteline.org.