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Douglas County approves interlocal to continue 'Under the Sink' household hazardous waste program
Summary
Commissioners approved a renewed interlocal agreement to continue the Under the Sink household hazardous waste partnership with Omaha and Sarpy County; Environmental Services Director said the county paid about $120,009.32 in 2025 and the program collected 838,949 pounds of materials that year.
The Board approved an interlocal agreement to continue cooperative household hazardous waste collection services (branded "Under the Sink") run in partnership with the City of Omaha and Sarpy County and administered from the 120th Street facility.
Environmental Services Director Kent Holm told commissioners the county's costs for 2025 were about $120,009.32 (including disposal) and the operation handled 838,949 pounds of material across 16,128 vehicle visits. Holm emphasized emerging waste-stream issues, including loose lithium batteries and disposable vape devices, which pose fire risks in recycling streams. He also noted the Nebraska Legislature passed a battery-handling bill and that, beginning Jan. 2028, small loose batteries will be accepted at household hazardous waste sites statewide.
Holm asked the board to approve a renewed interlocal and said staff are discussing adding the Papio Natural Resources District as a partner and expanding collection events to other counties; commissioners approved the interlocal by motion (Borgeson moved, Fahey second) and vote 7-0.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 1756, topfinish SEG 1902
Speakers quoted: Kent Holm.
Ending: The interlocal was approved unanimously; commissioners and staff noted potential partner additions and the need to address battery-related fire risks in the waste stream.
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