First Star Recycling

www.firststarrecycling.com

First Star Recycling was formed in 1997 with the mission to enhance Nebraska’s recycling infrastructure. We started operations in the spring of 1998 in Fremont. Surprised by our growth and to be closer to several new customers within Omaha, we relocated to a larger facility there in the fall of 1999. Today, First Star Recycling employs over 110 people at its Omaha and Lincoln recycling operations. The company processes recyclables for businesses and communities throughout the Midwest and markets close to 100,000 tons annually to end users throughout the country and internationally. In 2004, First Star Recycling won the bid to process the City of Omaha’s recyclables starting in January 2006. A new contract was awarded in 2015 that goes through 2020 with automatic opportunities for renewals for a total of 20 years. Our mechanical sorting process was the first one of its kind in Nebraska and it remains the largest in the state, providing both commercial and residential customers the most convenient services.