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Provides a full service early childhood education center.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent and utility payments, and burial assistance may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Offers full and part-time childcare and preschool education. Services are available during both school year and summer. 

Recycling center listings online; website provided by City of Omaha Environmental Services. Drop-off locations include:

GLASS ONLY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

- Far West Central: HyVee - 1000 South 178th Street (180th and Pacific); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- West Central: Westwood Plaza - 12075 West Center Road (Near the Taco Bell); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

FULL SERVICE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

- West Drop-off Site: Parking Lot - 20801 Elkhorn Drive; Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Northwest Drop-off Site: Mulhall’s - 3615 North 120th Street (120th and Maple); NOTE: The containers have been moved to a parking lot south of Mulhall’s parking area, over the bridge (formerly a carwash); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Northeast Drop-off Site: Burt Street between 29th and 30th Street (West of the former Creighton Dental College Building); Open daily 7:30 am-6 pm (Sep-Mar), Daily 7:30 am-8 pm (Apr-Aug)

- Southeast Drop-off Site: River City Transfer - 6404 South 60th Street (between Q and Harrison); This site accepts recyclables free and is a dump location for bulky items and general household waste (there is a fee for all materials except recyclables); Open Mon-Fri 6 am-4 pm year-round, Sat 6 am-1 pm (Easter to Thanksgiving), Sat 7 am-11:30 am (Thanksgiving to Easter)

- Southwest Drop-off Site: Firstar Fiber - 10330 I Street (Use the East driveway to Firstar); Open daily 7 am-7 pm

- Central Drop-off Site: Closed - FCC Environmental is pursuing finding a new location

Provides low-income housing options and the Section 8 Voucher Program, that pays the balance of a rent payment that exceeds 30% of renter's monthly income.

Parenting programs for parents of children 2-5 years old, 6-16 years old, ADD/ADH/ADHD children, and Spanish speaking parents - La Crianiza Practica Le Los Hijos, Ninos.

Classes held in various locations.

A comprehensive community college offering career and technical, transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed to support a wide range of educational and career goals. The college serves recent high school graduates, adult learners, youth and individuals seeking to advance or change careers. NICC provides High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation/testing programs that help students build the knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. The college also offers English as a Second Language (ESOL) programs to support non-native speakers in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for success in academic, professional, and community settings. In addition, the college delivers workforce training, continuing education and short-term credential programs aligned with regional industry needs, helping students quickly gain in-demand skills and enter or advance in the workforce. 

Provides county-wide transit service to the covered counties, serving the general public with priority for the elderly and handicapped. Transportation operates on a regular schedule providing both local and out-of-area door-to-door service.

Offers a food pantry to those in need.

Provides renter assistance through a grant funded program. Based on available funding, meeting eligible criteria, and documentation requirements. Some assistance may be available for small amounts of rent due. Other grant sources may be able to assist for longer time periods those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Offers mental health services and treatment options. Services include couple, family and group counseling. Inpatient and outpatient services are offered, as well as seeing clients in residential care facilities and at home. 

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

The 2025 Spring Cleanup dates have passed, as of 9/16/25.  Spring Cleanup dates for 2026 to be determined.

SPRING CLEANUP SERVICES (during cleanup dates):

Multiple neighborhoods in a specific section of the city will accept items for disposal and recycling. Refer to the website or call for acceptable pick-up items and details.

The free event provides Omaha residents the opportunity to recycle or dispose of large or bulky items that are not accepted through curbside waste or recycling services (old furniture, appliances, tires, and mattresses).

Spring clean up program for those within Omaha city limits only. Program generally runs April thru Mid-May. On specified Saturdays, a pre-determined location accepts only materials that cannot be set out for regular recycling or trash.

Fall clean up program for those within Omaha city limits only. Program generally runs mid-October thru November. On specified Saturdays, a pre-determined location accepts only materials that cannot be set out for regular recycling or trash.

DUMP SITES FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

- Yard Waste: To be determined for 2026

- Appliances: To be determined for 2026

- Bulky (Large) Items: To be determined for 2026