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01/16/2026

What’s flex film? It’s the soft, stretchy plastic that can’t hold its shape. It doesn’t belong in your blue recycling cart.

Common examples of flex film include:
‣ Plastic grocery bags
‣ Bubble wrap
‣ Bread bags
‣ Dry cleaner bags
‣ Shrink wrap (like from water bottle cases)
‣ Chip bags and snack wrappers

These items contaminate clean recyclables. Even if it has a recycling symbol – if it’s soft and flexible, it goes in the gray trash cart.

Pro tip: Many grocery stores accept clean plastic bags for special recycling.
Let’s keep Tulsa recycling right.

12/26/2025

It is important to properly dispose of your batteries to avoid causing a fire on trash trucks or in trash facilities! Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can easily cause a fire, creating safety risks and potential for costly damage.

There are multiple locations around town where you can take your old and used batteries to be safely disposed of!
Park Recreation Centers (household batteries only)
www.cityoftulsa.org/parkcenters
Household Pollutant Collection Facility (household and car batteries)
Wednesday and Saturday, 8-11a.m. & 12-4:30p.m. | 4502 S. Galveston Ave
M.e.t Recycling Centers (household and car batteries)
metrecycle.com/centers
Many local businesses also accept different battery types! A full list of locations can be found at metrecycle.com/batteries

12/24/2025

To allow refuse crews to spend the holidays with their families, trash pick-up will shift for our Thursday and Friday customers both this week and next,

‣ If you have refuse and recycling service on Thursday, your carts will be picked up on Friday.
‣ If you have service on Friday, your carts will be picked up on Saturday.

If you have questions about what can go in your recycling cart, please watch our recycling for the holidays reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D6y5ntk4y/

12/23/2025

♻️ Holiday Recycling Tips from Tulsa 🎄

The City of Tulsa reminds residents to recycle responsibly this holiday season! Blue carts can handle:
✅ Cardboard
✅ Loose paper
✅ Plastic bottles
✅ Aluminum & steel cans
✅ Non-metallic/foil wrapping paper

🚫 Avoid tanglers: Plastic wrap, string lights, plastic bags, clothing, and electronics can jam recycling machines.

More recycling tips in the comments below ⬇️

12/22/2025

12/12/2025

This is your reminder that batteries don’t belong in your trash can ‼️⚠️

Batteries that end up in the trash can are fire hazards. Remember to recycle right and properly dispose of your batteries. 🔋

11/25/2025

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, please note these office closures and service adjustments for the week.

Nov. 27-28 Service Impacts:
Residential refuse, recycling and curbside yard waste will be shifted one day. Thursday customers will receive service on Friday, and Friday customers will receive service on Saturday, Nov. 29.
MetroLink Tulsa will not provide services on Nov. 27

What is Closed on Nov. 27-28
‣ Tulsa City Hall
‣ Tulsa Municipal Court
‣ Tulsa Mulch Site
‣ Oxley Visitor Center and Tulsa Parks Recreation Centers

What's Closed on Nov. 27 only
‣ Tulsa Animal Services
‣ Tulsa Zoo

What’s Open Nov. 27-28
‣ Mohawk and Page Belcher Golf Courses will be open both days
‣ Oxley Trails will be open both days

If you see a waterline or sewer problem, please call the 24-hour emergency numbers: water (918) 596-9488 and sewer (918) 586-6999.

You can still place a service ticket with our Customer Care team through our Tulsa311 app, on the website at www.Tulsa311.com, or by emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.

11/07/2025