Oklahoma City Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Wondering when trash and recycling is collected in Oklahoma City? This guide provides everything you need to know about Oklahoma City’s trash and recycling pickup schedule, including how to find your designated collection day, holiday schedule changes, and other key trash collection details for OKC residents.

Finding Your Trash and Recycling Collection Day

The City of Oklahoma City provides weekly trash and recycling collection to all residential properties. Your collection occurs on a set day each week based on your address.

To find your designated trash and recycling day:

• Go to My Trash Day on the City of OKC website
• Enter your street address (no city/zip) in the search bar
• Click the red house icon matching your address on the map
• Your collection day and recycling weeks will be displayed

If you have difficulty finding your collection day, call the OKC Utilities Customer Service line at (405) 297-2833 for assistance.

Trash Collection Schedule

• Trash collection occurs once per week on your designated day
• Have trash carts curbside by 7AM on collection day
• Trash carts should be removed from curb by 10PM on collection day

Acceptable trash cart items include bagged household garbage, food waste, plastics, paper, cardboard, styrofoam, and other standard waste.

Recycling Collection Schedule

• Recycling collection occurs every-other-week on your trash day
• Check the Recycle Right page for a list of accepted recyclables
• Have recycling carts curbside by 7AM on collection days
• Remove carts from curb by 10PM same day

Recycling is collected on the same day as trash, but only every other week. The My Trash Day tool will specify your recycling weeks. Remember to check your calendar to ensure you put carts out on the right recycling weeks.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection in Oklahoma City is delayed by one day after most major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

For example, if your normal pickup is Monday, it will occur on Tuesday after a holiday.

Check the Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule for exact dates impacted by holidays each year.

Bulky Waste and Yard Waste Collection

In addition to regular trash service, the City of Oklahoma City offers curbside collection of oversized bulky items and bundled yard waste.

Bulky Waste Collection:

• Bulky waste includes large items like furniture, appliances, mattresses, etc.
• Collected by appointment – schedule online or call (405) 297-2833
• Limit of 5 items per collection
• Items must be at curb by 7AM on scheduled pickup date

Yard Waste Collection:

• Yard waste must be bundled or bagged – 4ft bundles or 35-gal bags
• No plastic bags or loose debris allowed
• Unlimited bundles accepted each week on regular trash day

Brush or limb piles over 4ft tall also require a special collection request.

Review the Bulky Waste page for full guidelines on acceptable items, pickup scheduling, and preparation.

Trash Cart Size and Additional Services

All residential properties are provided with a 96-gallon trash cart and 96-gallon recycling cart. Additional trash service options include:

• Extra cart rental – $5.50/month per extra trash cart
• Oversized cart – $16.00/month for 240-gal trash cart
• Walkup collection – $30.50/month for houses without alley access

Cart exchange, walkup collection, and special pickup services can be requested by calling (405) 297-2833.

Recycling Drop-Off Centers

In addition to curbside recycling, Oklahoma City residents can drop off recyclable items at the following Recycle Drop-Off Centers:

• Wiley Post Park – 2021 S Robinson Ave
• South OKC – 745 S Eastern Ave

Drop-off centers accept paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and other standard recyclables. Visit the Drop-Off Recycling page for hours and guidelines.

Key Facts and Contact Information

• Trash and recycling pickup once per week
• Find your designated day at My Trash Day
• Holidays delay pickup by one day
• Schedule bulky item and yard waste pickup by calling (405) 297-2833

For additional information on trash and recycling services in Oklahoma City, contact Utilities Customer Service:

Phone: (405) 297-2833
Email: [email protected]

By following the designated collection schedule and properly preparing trash, recycling, and bulky items, Oklahoma City residents can keep their homes and neighborhoods clean. Check the OKC Utilities Department website for full trash, recycling, and bulky waste guidelines.