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04/02/2026

Thank you for recycling right, Tulsa!

The results are in and our latest recycling audit showed a contamination rate of 22.72%, the lowest in program history since the program began in 2012. That is also a 6.06 percentage point decrease from the previous audit and the largest single drop we have seen. This progress reflects the work of Tulsa residents who are taking the time to recycle right, along with continued education and outreach from City staff. Every item sorted correctly helps keep more recyclable material out of the landfill and supports a cleaner, more beautiful Tulsa.

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Spring Cleaning? Do you have refuse items that do not fit inside your gray cart? Schedule a bulky waste pick-up!

Accepted items:
• Large appliances such as a stove, washer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dishwasher, or hot water tank.
Appliances must be empty!
• Furniture, including mattresses and sofas.
• Electronic equipment such as computers, computer monitors and televisions. Note there is a limit of four monitors and/or televisions.
• Glass – MUST be contained separately in a box/container
• Tires, without rims – limit four
• Latex Paint – up to 10 gallons
• Large yard waste, such as limbs, tree trimmings, and stumps cut to less than 5 feet long and less than 18 inches in diameter.
• Remodeling debris from small household projects performed solely by the resident at the address where materials are picked up. Items must be separately and securely containerized and no more than one cubic yard total. No contractor debris will be collected.

Items we do not accept:
• Automobile parts
• Batteries
• Liquids
• Poisonous or hazardous materials
• Explosives
• Contractor remodeling or demolition debris, such as fencing, shingles, wallboard, lumber or siding; or anything not separately and securely containerized, or larger than one cubic yard total.
• Loose glass

Please separate your electronics, appliances, and tires from other bulky waste items. Two separate trucks are needed to service these items to ensure proper disposal.

There is a fee of $10 per 8 cubic yards of bulky waste picked up.

Learn more and schedule a pick-up: cityoftulsa.org/bulkywaste

03/26/2026

A quick flick out the window might not seem like a big deal, but cigarette butts add up fast.

They don’t break down for years, and thousands of them end up collecting in our streets, storm drains, and public spaces. Over time, they mix with other debris, clog systems, and create costly maintenance issues.

Right now, we’re also under a red flag warning. That means conditions are prime for fires and a single lit cigarette tossed from a car can spark something much bigger.

Please do your part:
🚫 Don’t toss cigarette butts out the window
🗑️ Dispose of them properly once they’re fully out

Small actions make a big difference in keeping our community clean and safe.

03/21/2026

Ready to Grow, Tulsa?
As you dig into your spring gardens and flower beds, don’t forget the City of Tulsa offers FREE mulch to Tulsa residents to help your plants thrive!

Mulch:
-Helps retain soil moisture
-Reduces weeds
-Keeps your garden and flower beds looking great

Grab your free mulch at the City Mulch Site, available to all Tulsa residents. Let’s grow a greener Tulsa together!

Location: 2100 N. 145th E. Ave.
Hours of Operations: Monday - Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on City Holidays
For more information visit cityoftulsa.org/mulch

03/19/2026

Join us throughout the month of April for the annual Great Tulsa Clean-Up. With 47 locations, every volunteer makes a difference in their community. Lend a helping hand and sign up today at cityoftulsa.org/cleanup

03/18/2026

Spring cleaning just got a whole lot easier!

This weekend, the is hosting the Big Spring Clean to help you safely dispose of all those harder-to-handle items around your home. They will be accepting:
– Paper for shredding
– Ammunition
– Batteries
– Cardboard
– Plastic Bags
– Medical Sharps (must be in container)
– Medications
– Tires - limit of 10
– Fire extinguishers

Questions about other accepted items can be directed to the M.e.t. at met@metrecycle.com or (918) 584-0584.

If you're not able to make it to the event, remember the City offers free drop-off for Tulsa residents at the Household Pollutant Collection Facility. You can check your pollutants to see if they're accepted by visiting www.cityoftulsa.org/HPCF

4502 S. Galveston Ave.
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Noon - 4:30 p.m.

03/11/2026

Find out what you can put into the blue recycling cart. Sometimes it’s tough to know exactly where — or how — to dispose of an item. Hopefully, this site will make it a lot easier. Aluminum and Steel CansPlastic Bottles and JugsGlass Bottles and JarsCardboard and PaperResidential TrashBranches...

03/11/2026

Residents in the March 6 tornado damage area:
To help with storm cleanup, the City is providing special greenwaste collection and a dump pass for storm-related debris.

The damage zone encompasses the boundaries of E. 54th St. N. to the north; the northernmost portion of the Gilcrease Expressway to the south; N. Lewis Ave. to the east; and N. Hartford Ave. to the west.

Greenwaste
To ensure collection, all greenwaste must be separated from other household trash and storm debris (tree stumps are not allowed.)

After scheduling, place your greenwaste at the curb (not in the street), ensuring it is at least four feet away from other objects. All greenwaste must be cut into five-foot lengths or less. To prevent damage to infrastructure and ensure safety, greenwaste must not be placed on top of water meters, near fences, or under low-hanging power lines.

Dump Pass
You may also request one free dump pass. Following your request, a City team member will visit the property to verify that the debris is directly related to storm damage, such as roofing materials or fencing.

If approved, you will be responsible for delivering the debris to the location(s) specified on the dump pass.

If you live within this zone and have storm damage, please contact 311 to schedule a pickup in one of the following ways:
– Call 311 during business hours
– Email tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org with details and your name and address
– Visit www.tulsa311@.com

Households are limited to one greenwaste pickup and/or one storm debris dump pass.