Welcome to the Douglas County Environmental Services
The Department of Environmental Services is located at:
3015 Menke Circle
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 444-6181 Map
Fax: (402) 444-4963
Public Information Policy
We provide services in the following areas:
- Landfills – include responsibility for both active and closed landfills in Douglas County.. more information
- Landscape Maintenance - This service along with snow removal is provided for a number of facilities.. more information
- Noxious and Nuisance Weeds - This is provided consistent with the Nebraska Noxious Weed Act and Douglas County Weed Abatement Law.. more information
- Permits and Inspections - This division issues building permits for various projects and performs all inspections to assure appropriate building codes and zoning regulations are in compliance.. more information
- Planning and Zoning - This division provides planning and zoning administration and assistance to the Douglas County planning and zoning jurisdiction.. more information
- Stormwater Permit Administration - is working in compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Permit.. more information
Make a difference! 5 simple things you can do to reduce water pollution!

Proposed Land Use Regulations Changes. Click here to review draft regulations changes as proposed by Douglas County Environmental Services staff and contracted planning consultant, Community ReDesigned. Most of the changes are in regards to complying with the requirements of our NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit and to be consistent with the Douglas-Washington County Stormwater Management Policies that were adopted by the Douglas County Board.
If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
