NeWSolutions

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

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.

03/05/2026

Do you have greenwaste from your yard that you need to get rid of? Tulsa's trash service makes yard waste removal simple.
At the Curb:
• Limbs and branches can be tied into bundles no more than 2-feet across and 4-feet long and weighing less than 40 lbs. and placed at the curb on your regular trash day.
• Grass and leaves can be bagged in a transparent bag and place at the curb (no tags required) on your regular trash day.
• Please leave three feet of space between your green waste and other objects.
• You may place a total of 15 bags and/or bundles of yard waste and/or (tagged) refuse at the curb per week.
• Always remember, yard waste does NOT go in your blue recycling cart.

Drop it Off at the Mulch Site:
You can drop off loose tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. (The mulch site will not accept anything over 24 inches in diameter. No root balls or trees with foreign materials such as fence or concrete, rock, pipe, lumber or treated wood, trash, dirt or building materials.)
While at the site, you can pick up an unlimited amount of free mulch.
2100 N. 145th E. Ave.
Open Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding City of Tulsa holidays
Learn more about this service at www.cityoftulsa.org/mulch

03/05/2026

Plastic bags are the #1 contaminant of recycling materials here in Tulsa. Help us to keep our machinery from getting tangled and running smoothly by thinking before you throw into your blue carts!

Learn More: TulsaRecycles.com

02/25/2026

Before you toss it, think before you throw.

Choosing the right cart makes a big difference:
Blue cart: clean paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, and glass bottles and jars.
️ Gray cart: flexible films, plastic bags, tanglers (cords/hoses), food waste and anything you’re unsure about.

When we put only the right items in the blue cart, we reduce contamination and keep more material out of the landfill. Every item you sort correctly matters.

Learn more about what goes where at TulsaRecycles.com.

01/26/2026

As weather conditions improve, City Hall and other public-facing facilities will reopen for in-person business on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Hours & Operations
Tulsa City Hall – Open Tuesday

Inspection Services – Neighborhood inspections are on pause and will resume when neighborhood street conditions improve. We will be doing emergency gas meter inspections (pending weather severity). To schedule an emergency inspection for critical utility repairs, contact the appropriate inspector: www.cityoftulsa.org/inspectionservices

Cashier Windows - Open

Customer Care / 311 - Taking calls as normal

City Clerk - Open

Tulsa Permit Center - Open

Tulsa Municipal Court – Open Tuesday
Monday, Jan. 26, cases have been passed to Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Tulsa Animal Services – Open Tuesday

Tulsa Parks - Open Tuesday
Community Centers - Open
Oxley Nature Center - Open
Tulsa Zoo - Open
Park Amenities & Trails - Many amenities and trails are still covered in snow and ice. Parkgoers are urged to practice caution. Residents are strongly urged to stay off freezing creeks and ponds.

Bulky Waste Pickup - Rescheduling Tuesday customers (affected customers are being contacted directly)

Tulsa Mulch Site - Open Tuesday

Refuse & Recycling
Trash service resumes Tuesday - Please place your gray cart at the curb on your regular service day (Monday customers can put their cart out on Tuesday) and crews will pick it up as soon as they are able.

If your cart is not picked up on your regular service day, please leave it at the curb until it's able to be collected later this week.
Recycling will resume next week, with customers being allowed to put extra recyclables in a recyclable container (i.e. cardboard box) alongside their blue recycling cart.

Street Operations
Tulsa's arterial (main) roads have all been plowed/treated - with most now clear and passable. Public Works crews have spent the day addressing any slick spots and areas needing attention. Due to the potential for refreeze (which creates black ice) overnight, crews will report again at midnight to continue treating Tulsa's roads as needed.

As background, the City is responsible for clearing snow and ice from Tulsa's arterial roads and not most major highways, which is the responsibility of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Additionally, highway on-and-off ramps are also the responsibility of ODOT.

As conditions continue to improve, Public Works crews will shift their focus from plowing to black ice response and emergency pothole repairs starting Tuesday.

Motorists are urged to continue to use caution, maintain distance from City plows and treatment vehicles, and never attempt to pass them while they are working.

Street Closures
‣ S. Elwood Ave. by Turkey Mountain - Reopening Tuesday

Public Works crews are applying brine (salt/water mixture) to Elwood tonight with the expectation that the road will reopen on Tuesday.
For a complete list of the City's assets to combat winter precipitation, in addition to a map of the City's snow and ice routes, visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/winterpreparedness

Waterline Breaks
City of Tulsa Water & Sewer personnel remain ready to respond to waterline breaks as they happen. Several new breaks have started appearing on the City's break board today, the largest of which was on 21st near Lewis earlier this morning. Water crews are continuing to get that waterline break fixed, in addition to the others listed on the board.

At this time, residents can:
‣ Check the City’s Waterline Break Board at www.cityoftulsa.org/breakboard
‣ Report unlisted breaks by calling (918) 596-9488
For more information on how to protect pipes at your home, visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/protectingpipes

Weather Safety Reminders
As snow melts and refreezes, black ice can form. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert, decrease speed and increase following distance. Pedestrians should also take their time at home, on sidewalks, and in parking lots to limit the risk of falling.

For the latest details about staying safe during extreme cold temperatures, visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/weather

Homeless Outreach & Shelter Operations
Tulsa's shelters (including emergency shelters) are currently housing more than 1,100 individuals. Outreach teams remain ready to assist individuals in the field.

Winter Weather Shelters (Open 24/7)
The following shelters will be open 24/7 during this weather event. Pets are accepted where noted.

‣ John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.
‣ Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave.
‣ Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St.
‣ Pets accepted (limited capacity)
‣ CREOKS Winter Shelter, (new winter weather shelter) 7216 E.
‣ Admiral Blvd.
‣ Pets accepted
‣ Capacity 250
‣ If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, sign up online.
‣ Tulsa Dream Center West (emergency shelter), 4122 W. 55th Pl.
‣ Pets accepted
‣ Capacity 150