Tulsa Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026

Find your collection day, recycling schedule, greenwaste rules, and bulky waste pickup details for Tulsa.

City of Tulsa · Public Works — Refuse & Recycling · Updated April 2026

⭐ Collection Day Finder

Find Your Tulsa Collection Day

Select your collection day to see your full schedule — refuse, recycling, greenwaste, and 2026 holiday impacts. Your exact day is determined by your neighborhood. Twice-a-week customers: use your primary collection day.

👈 Select your day above to see your complete Tulsa collection schedule.

⚠ Don’t know your day? Download the official Collection Route Map (PDF) or call 311 (Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org).  See all contact options ↓

At a Glance

Tulsa Waste Collection — Quick Facts

The City of Tulsa’s Public Works Department operates a pay-as-you-throw garbage program: the smaller the cart, the less you pay per month. All residential customers receive one gray refuse cart and one blue recycling cart (both 96-gallon by default, with smaller sizes available). Recycling is included in all service plan rates at no extra charge. Collection runs Monday through Friday; your specific day depends on your neighborhood route.

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Garbage
Weekly
Gray cart, out by 5 a.m.
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Recycling
Weekly
Blue cart, included free
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Greenwaste
Weekly (in cart or bundled)
Same day as refuse
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Bulky Waste
By appointment
$10 per 8 cu yd; 3 days ahead
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HPCF (HHW)
Wed & Sat 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
By appointment, free for Tulsa residents
⚠ Your collection day is determined by your neighborhood route, not your zip code. Use the official Collection Route Map (PDF) or call 311 to confirm your exact day. Set all carts out by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day.
🔗 Related Guide Want to understand how trash collection works across the US? Read: How Trash Collection Works in the US (Schedules, Times & Rules)
Cart System

Tulsa’s Two Carts — Plus Greenwaste

Every Tulsa residential customer receives a gray refuse cart and a blue recycling cart, both collected on the same day each week. Garbage trash is sent to the Reworld Waste to Energy Facility where it is converted to steam and sold for energy. Recycling is processed at the Tulsa Recycling and Transfer (TRT) facility. The program operates on a pay-as-you-throw model.

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Gray Cart — Refuse

All household waste, substantially bagged. Sizes: 32, 64, or 96-gallon. Pay-as-you-throw: smaller cart = lower monthly rate. Only City-issued carts serviced.

Weekly • $19.60–$24.33/mo
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Blue Cart — Recycling

Single-sort: paper, cardboard, cans, glass, plastic bottles. All loose, never bagged. 96-gallon default. Included in all service rates at no extra charge.

Weekly • Included free
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Greenwaste — Yard Waste

Grass clippings and leaves in clear bags beside cart (up to 15 bags/bundles total weekly). Branches tied in 4′×2′ bundles, max 40 lbs. Collected same day as refuse.

Weekly • Included in service

⏰ Set-Out Rules

  • All carts out by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day. The hauler has until 8:00 p.m. to collect.
  • Place carts at the curb within 4 feet of the curb edge (curbside service). Lid opening must face the street.
  • Leave 3 feet of space between refuse and recycling carts and keep clear of all obstructions (landscaping, light poles, basketball goals, vehicles, mailboxes).
  • Remove carts from the curb within 12 hours after collection.
  • Garbage must be substantially bagged before placing in the gray cart.
  • Soiled diapers, cat litter, fish cleanings, wet garbage, and human or animal excreta must be in sealed bags.
  • Cart lids must close completely. Overflowing carts may not be collected.
💡 Recycling is weekly and free in Tulsa. Every residential customer receives a 96-gallon blue recycling cart included in their service rate. Recycling is not mandatory but is encouraged — the more you recycle, the less trash you generate, and the smaller (and cheaper) cart you may need. Contaminated blue carts are tagged with a yellow or white notice and not collected.
🔗 Related Guide New to the US waste system or unsure what goes in each bin? See: Trash and Recycling Guide in the US (Rules, Pickup & Recycling Explained 2026)
Holiday Schedule

Tulsa Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026

The City of Tulsa observes three holidays that affect trash collection: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. When one of these falls on a weekday, the collection schedule shifts one day later for the holiday and all routes following it that week. All other federal holidays are normal collection days in Tulsa.

Holiday2026 DateImpactWhat Happens
New Year’s DayThu, Jan 11-Day DelayThu → Fri  |  Fri → Sat  |  Mon–Wed: normal
MLK DayMon, Jan 19NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
Presidents’ DayMon, Feb 16NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
Memorial DayMon, May 25NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
JuneteenthFri, Jun 19NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
Independence DaySat, Jul 4NormalFalls on Saturday — no weekday impact.
Labor DayMon, Sep 7NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
Veterans’ DayWed, Nov 11NormalAll routes collected on regular schedule.
Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 261-Day DelayThu → Fri  |  Fri → Sat  |  Mon–Wed: normal
Christmas DayFri, Dec 251-Day DelayFri → Sat. Mon–Thu: normal that week.
💡 Tulsa only delays for 3 holidays. Unlike many US cities, Tulsa maintains normal collection on MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans’ Day. Only New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cause delays. The City notifies residents of any changes via robocall and social media.
🛞️ Weather delays also occur. Tulsa’s winter weather can cause unscheduled collection delays or cancellations. Sign up for City notifications and follow cityoftulsa.org, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for real-time service alerts.
🔗 Related Guide Holiday delays confuse millions of US residents every year. For a national overview: Holiday Trash Pickup in the US (Schedule Changes & Delays Explained)
Recycling — Blue Cart

Tulsa Recycling — What Goes in the Blue Blue Cart

Tulsa uses single-sort recycling: all recyclables go in one blue cart, no sorting needed. Items are processed at the Tulsa Recycling and Transfer (TRT) facility. All recyclables must be clean, empty, and loose — never placed in plastic bags. Contaminated carts are tagged and not collected. A good rule of thumb: only recycle items from your kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom. Anything from the shed or garage generally should not go in the recycling cart.

✅ Accepted in the Blue Cart

  • Paper: newspapers, junk mail, magazines, office paper, paper bags
  • Cardboard — flattened; all food residue removed (pizza boxes ok if clean)
  • Aluminum and steel cans — empty, no crushing necessary
  • Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, blue, green) — beverage bottles and food jars only, completely empty
  • Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers — kitchen, laundry, bathroom only; empty; caps on
  • Cartons: milk, juice, broth

🚫 Never in the Blue Cart

  • Plastic bags or film → retailer drop-off or M.e.t. depots
  • Styrofoam / polystyrene
  • Food or food-soiled items
  • Electronics, batteries → HPCF or M.e.t.
  • Items from the shed or garage (automotive, chemicals, tools)
  • Tanglers: hoses, cords, wire hangers, string lights
  • Ceramics, window glass, mirrors
  • Yard waste / greenwaste → clear bags at curb beside cart
🚫 Contaminated carts are not collected. If your blue cart contains non-recyclable items, the hauler will tag it with a yellow or white notice and skip it. The contamination rate in Tulsa has been above 30% — common offenders are plastic bags, Styrofoam, and batteries. Batteries in recycling are a fire hazard and caused a major fire at the TRT facility. Never put batteries or electronics in either cart.
💡 M.e.t. depots across Tulsa accept hard-to-recycle items. The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (M.e.t.) operates drop-off depots throughout the Tulsa area for items not accepted curbside, including plastic bags, electronics, and more. Visit metrecycle.com for locations and accepted items.
🔗 Related Guide Learn what the most common recycling mistakes are and how to avoid them nationwide: How to Recycle Properly in the US (Rules, Bins & Common Mistakes)
Yard Waste & Greenwaste

Tulsa Yard Waste & Greenwaste Collection

Yard waste collection in Tulsa is included with regular refuse service. Greenwaste is collected on the same day as your regular refuse and recycling. You may set out yard waste using the options below each week — up to 15 bags and/or bundles total per week (combining refuse overflow bags and yard waste bags).

🌿 How to Set Out Yard Waste

  • Grass clippings and leaves: Place in clear/transparent bags at the curb, leaving 3 feet between yard waste and other objects. Up to 15 clear bags per week.
  • Small branches that fit: If yard waste fits in your primary gray refuse cart with the lid completely closed, it can go inside (must be bagged). Yard waste placed in additional carts will not be collected.
  • Larger branches and brush: Tie into bundles no more than 4 feet long and 2 feet across, weighing less than 40 lbs. Place bundles at the curb separate from all carts.
  • The 15-bag/bundle limit counts both extra refuse sticker bags and yard waste bags together.
  • Yard waste outside your cart cannot exceed 40 lbs per bag or bundle.
⚠ Yard waste in clear bags only. Grass clippings and leaves must be in transparent/clear bags so haulers can see the contents. Do not use opaque bags for yard waste set out at the curb. Yard waste cannot go in the blue recycling cart.

🌳 Extra Greenwaste — Bulky Green Waste Pickup

For yard waste that is too large to bundle (large tree limbs, stumps under 5 ft / 18 in diameter), schedule a Bulky Waste pickup at least 3 days before your collection day. Fee: $10 per 8 cubic yards. Call 311 or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org. See the Bulky Waste section for full details.

🔗 Related Guide Yard waste rules vary significantly by city across the US: Yard Waste Pickup Rules in the US (What’s Allowed & What’s Not)
Bulky Waste Pickup

Tulsa Bulky Waste Pickup — $10 Per 8 Cubic Yards

The City of Tulsa provides curbside bulky waste collection for large items that do not fit inside the refuse cart. There is a fee of $10 per 8 cubic yards (approximately the size of a Mini Cooper). Bulky waste is collected on your regular primary collection day. You must schedule at least 3 days in advance. Failure to cancel by noon the day before results in a charge.

📅 How to Schedule Bulky Waste Pickup

  1. Schedule at least 3 business days before your primary collection day by calling 311 during regular business hours, using the online portal at tulsa311.com, or emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org. You need your City utility Customer ID and Account number to schedule online.
  2. Place items at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your primary collection day. Keep items separate from your refuse, recycling, and yard waste carts.
  3. Separate electronics, appliances, and tires from other bulky waste items before set-out.
  4. Small engines must have oil and gas removed before pickup.
  5. To cancel: call before noon the day before the scheduled pickup date. Failure to cancel on time results in a $10 charge to your account.

✅ Accepted Bulky Items

  • Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, bed frames
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Large appliances: stove, washer, refrigerator, AC, dishwasher, water heater
  • Carpeting and rugs
  • Large yard waste: limbs and tree trimmings (under 5 ft long, under 18 in diameter)
  • Small household remodeling debris — done solely by resident, max 1 cubic yard, separately containerized
  • Tires (separate from other items)

🚫 Not Accepted in Bulky Service

  • Contractor remodeling or demolition debris (fencing, shingles, wallboard, lumber, siding)
  • More than 1 cubic yard of remodeling material
  • Items not separately and securely containerized
  • Hazardous materials → HPCF (4502 S. Galveston Ave.)
  • Items over 8 cubic yards without scheduling an additional pickup
💡 Small items get a sticker, not a bulky pickup. If an item is 40 lbs or less and small enough for one person to handle, bag it, attach an orange refuse sticker ($0.50 each), and set it beside your gray cart. Refuse stickers are sold at QuikTrip locations throughout Tulsa and at City Hall, 175 E. 2nd Street.
🔗 Related Guide Bulky pickup rules vary widely across the US. For a full national comparison: Bulk Trash Pickup in the US (Rules, Scheduling & What’s Accepted)
HHW & Electronics

Household Pollutant Collection Facility — HHW & Electronics

Hazardous household products and electronics cannot go in your gray refuse or blue recycling cart. The City of Tulsa operates a permanent, year-round Household Pollutant Collection Facility (HPCF) in west Tulsa, free for Tulsa residents. An appointment is required. The facility is the first of its kind in northeast Oklahoma and is staffed by certified hazardous waste professionals.

🚩 Tulsa HPCF — Household Pollutant Facility

4502 S. Galveston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and Noon – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and Noon – 4:30 p.m.

All other days: Closed

By appointment only: Call (918) 591-4325

Free for Tulsa residents (show driver’s license or City utility bill).

🚩 M.e.t. Drop-Off Depots

The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (M.e.t.) operates multiple drop-off locations across the Tulsa area for hard-to-recycle items including electronics, plastic bags, and more. Free for Tulsa-area residents.

Visit metrecycle.com for depot locations, hours, and accepted items.

M.e.t. also issues vouchers for surrounding communities (Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, etc.) to use the HPCF at no charge for the first 45 lbs.

✅ Accepted at the HPCF

  • Oil-based paints, latex paint, paint thinner
  • Flammable liquids, aerosol cans
  • Lawn and garden chemicals: weed killers, insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons
  • Automotive fluids: motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline
  • Cooking oil and grease
  • Pool chemicals
  • Household and car batteries (all types)
  • Household cleaners, drain openers, oven cleaners
  • Electronics: TVs, computers, phones, printers
  • Mercury thermostats, fluorescent and CFL bulbs

🚫 Not Accepted at the HPCF

  • Commercial or business waste
  • Explosives or ammunition
  • Radioactive materials
  • Regular household trash or large appliances
  • Tires (schedule bulky waste pickup via 311)
💡 Free Swap Shop at the HPCF. The Household Pollutant Collection Facility includes a free Swap Shop where residents can pick up leftover usable household products (paints, cleaners, automotive fluids) that other residents have donated — free of charge, while supplies last.
⚠ Medications: Do not bring medications to the HPCF. Drop unused prescription and over-the-counter medicines at the locked drop boxes at any Tulsa Police Station or the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, free of charge.
Service Options & Rates

Tulsa Refuse Service Options & 2026 Rates

Tulsa’s pay-as-you-throw model means you choose your cart size based on how much trash you generate. The larger the cart, the more you pay. All plans include weekly recycling at no additional charge.

📦 Standard Service Cart Sizes (once per week)

  • 32-gallon cart: $19.60/month
  • 64-gallon cart: $21.97/month
  • 96-gallon cart: $24.33/month

🚚 Optional Add-On Services

  • Backyard service (up to 100 ft from curb): add $10.26/month to standard rate
  • Extended backyard service (more than 100 ft from curb): add $20.51/month
  • Twice-a-week collection: add $15.78/month — see twice-a-week schedule below
  • Additional 96-gallon cart: add $9.47/month
  • Cart size change fee: $13.92 per instance. Request by calling 311 or emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.

📅 Twice-a-Week Collection

Residents may opt into twice-a-week collection for an additional $15.78/month. Recycling and greenwaste are collected only on your primary collection day.

Primary DaySecondary Day
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Missed Collection

What to Do If Your Trash Was Missed in Tulsa

  1. Check the time. The hauler has until 8:00 p.m. to complete your collection. If it’s before 8 p.m., wait before reporting.
  2. Confirm your collection day. Use the official Collection Route Map (PDF) at cityoftulsa.org or call 311. Twice-a-week customers: confirm whether it is your primary or secondary day.
  3. Check for a holiday delay. Only New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cause 1-day shifts in Tulsa. All other federal holidays are normal service days.
  4. Check for a weather delay. Winter storms in Tulsa can cause unscheduled delays. Check cityoftulsa.org and the City’s social media accounts for service alerts.
  5. Verify cart placement: cart out by 5:00 a.m., within 4 feet of the curb, 3 feet from other carts and obstructions, lid closed, opening toward street. Only City-issued carts are serviced.
  6. Check your recycling cart for a contamination tag. If a yellow or white tag is on the blue cart, prohibited items were found. Remove them before the next collection.
  7. Report the missed collection by calling 311 (during regular business hours), emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org, or reporting online at tulsa311.com.
Local Tips

Tulsa Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know

🏠 New to Tulsa or Just Moved In?

Call 311 or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org to set up service at your new address and confirm your collection day. Your gray and blue carts should already be at the address; if missing, call 311. Download the Collection Route Map at cityoftulsa.org to identify your neighborhood day. Schedule an HPCF appointment at (918) 591-4325 for any hazardous household products you need to dispose of.

⚡ Refuse Stickers for Extra Bags

Extra trash that doesn’t fit inside your gray cart should be bagged, sealed, and tagged with an orange refuse sticker ($0.50 each), then set out 3 feet from your cart by 5:00 a.m. Refuse stickers are sold at QuikTrip locations throughout Tulsa and at City Hall (175 E. 2nd Street). Maximum 15 bags/bundles total (combining refuse sticker bags and yard waste bags) per week.

🚫 5 Common Mistakes Tulsa Residents Make

  • Putting batteries or electronics in the blue recycling cart — fire risk; take to HPCF or M.e.t.
  • Bagging recyclables in plastic bags — loose only in the blue cart
  • Using opaque bags for yard waste set out at the curb — must be clear/transparent bags
  • Not labeling extra trash bags with an orange refuse sticker before set-out
  • Setting out carts after 5:00 a.m. — collection can start at 5 a.m. and carts may be missed

🚚 Backyard and Extended Backyard Service

Tulsa offers paid backyard service (up to 100 ft from curb: $10.26/month extra) and extended backyard service (more than 100 ft from curb: $20.51/month extra). If you have backyard service, make sure gates are accessible for haulers on collection day. Additional services like bulky waste are not available as backyard service.

Contact

Contact Tulsa Refuse & Recycling

ContactDetails
Tulsa 311📞 311 (inside Tulsa) — regular business hours — missed pickups, bulky waste scheduling, cart requests, service setup, all refuse & recycling questions
Tulsa 311 EmailTulsa311@cityoftulsa.org — service requests, missed pickups, cart changes
311 Online Portaltulsa311.com — online service requests, report missed pickup, pay bills
City Websitecityoftulsa.org/trash — service guide, collection route map, rates, holiday schedule, bulky waste
HPCF (Hazardous Waste)4502 S. Galveston Ave. • 📞 (918) 591-4325 • Wed & Sat 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • By appointment • Free for Tulsa residents • cityoftulsa.org/hpcf
M.e.t. Depots (Recycling)metrecycle.com — multiple drop-off locations for plastic bags, electronics, and hard-to-recycle items • 📞 (918) 584-0584
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Tulsa Trash Pickup

Your collection day is determined by your neighborhood and route, not your zip code. Use the official Collection Route Map (PDF) at cityoftulsa.org/trash or call 311 to find your specific day. Collection runs Monday through Friday. All carts must be at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Download the Collection Route Map PDF from cityoftulsa.org/trash and look up your neighborhood, or call 311 during regular business hours. You can also email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org or submit a request online at tulsa311.com.
Recycling is collected weekly for all Tulsa residential customers on the same day as refuse. All recyclables go loose in the blue 96-gallon cart (no plastic bags). Recycling is included in all service plan rates at no additional charge. Contaminated carts (containing non-recyclable items) are tagged and not collected.
Only three holidays cause a one-day collection delay in Tulsa: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). All other federal holidays — including MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans’ Day — are fully normal service days. The City notifies residents of delays via robocall and social media.
Call 311 at least 3 business days before your primary collection day, submit online at tulsa311.com, or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org. You need your City utility Customer ID and Account number to schedule online. The fee is $10 per 8 cubic yards. Bulky waste is collected on your primary collection day. If you need to cancel, call before noon the day before or you will be charged the $10 fee.
Place clean, empty, and loose in the blue cart: paper and flattened cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, glass beverage bottles and food jars, plastic bottles and containers from the kitchen/laundry/bathroom, and cartons. Never put in: plastic bags, Styrofoam, food, electronics, batteries, items from the shed or garage, or tanglers. A good rule: if it’s from your kitchen, laundry room, or bathroom, it’s likely recyclable.
The City of Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility (HPCF) at 4502 S. Galveston Avenue is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with a noon break). Appointments are required — call (918) 591-4325. Free for Tulsa residents. Accepted items include paints, chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, electronics, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, and more. Also check M.e.t. depots at metrecycle.com.
Bag and seal the extra trash, attach an orange refuse sticker (visible to the hauler), and set it 3 feet from your gray cart by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day. Refuse stickers cost $0.50 each and are sold at QuikTrip locations throughout Tulsa and at City Hall (175 E. 2nd Street). Maximum 15 bags and/or bundles (combining refuse sticker bags and yard waste bags) per week.
First wait until after 8:00 p.m. on your collection day (the hauler has until 8 p.m.). Then call 311 during regular business hours, email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org, or report online at tulsa311.com. Check for weather or holiday delays first, and confirm your cart was out by 5:00 a.m. with the lid closed and lid opening facing the street.
Yes. Tulsa residents can opt into twice-a-week refuse collection for an additional $15.78/month. Your secondary collection day is paired with your primary day. Note that recycling and greenwaste are collected only on your primary collection day, not on the secondary day.
Official Source

Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?

If the Collection Day Finder at the top of this page and all the information above haven’t resolved your question, use the official City of Tulsa resources below. The Collection Route Map PDF and the 311 phone line are the most accurate sources for your neighborhood’s specific collection day.

🔍 Official Tulsa Lookup & Contact Options

All of the following are available to confirm your exact schedule, service type, and hauler details:

🔍 Open Tulsa Refuse & Recycling 📞 Call 311
Collection Route Map (PDF)cityoftulsa.org — Collection by Day PDF — official neighborhood route map showing which day each area is collected.
Tulsa 311 Phone311 (from inside Tulsa) — regular business hours — all refuse, recycling, bulky waste, cart questions.
Tulsa 311 Onlinetulsa311.com — submit service requests online, report missed pickup, pay utility bills.
Tulsa 311 EmailTulsa311@cityoftulsa.org — service requests, cart changes, all customer inquiries.
City Websitecityoftulsa.org/trash — rates, holiday schedule, bulky waste scheduling, service guide, greenwaste rules.
HPCF (HHW & Electronics)4502 S. Galveston Ave. • (918) 591-4325 • Wed & Sat 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • By appointment • Free for Tulsa residents.

You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The City of Tulsa’s official resources are the most accurate source for address-specific collection information.

Outside City of Tulsa limits? Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Claremore, and unincorporated Tulsa County have their own waste collection programs and are not served by the City of Tulsa. Contact your municipality directly, or call the M.e.t. at (918) 584-0584 for Tulsa-area disposal resources.
Other Cities

Trash & Recycling Schedules for Other US Cities

Looking for waste collection information in another city? Here are cities we’ve already covered with full schedules, recycling rules, and bulk pickup guides:

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