Broken Arrow Garbage Day, Recycling, Green Waste & Bulky Pickup Schedule 2026
This Broken Arrow trash pickup guide is built for the real resident problem: “What day is my service, when do carts need to be out, what can go in the blue cart, how much green waste can I set out, what holidays slide pickup, and how do I schedule large-item pickup?” Use the official City service map first, then use the practical checklists below before rolling carts or bulky items to the curb.
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How do I find the Broken Arrow trash pickup schedule?
Broken Arrow trash pickup schedule garbage collection is based on your service area. The City provides cart-based trash/refuse and curbside recycling once per week to residential customers. Trash and recycling are collected on the same service day, but separate trucks may come at different times.
Place carts at the curb by 6:00 AM on your service day. The City says the day of service is guaranteed, not the exact time. If your service issue is not resolved or your cart is damaged, missing or not emptied, contact Solid Waste and Recycling at 918-259-6570.
Broken Arrow Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Use the City Service Map First
The City’s service map is the safest way to confirm your pickup day. Broken Arrow’s map groups residential service by weekday, and the official schedule page also explains holiday slides. Use the map before relying on a neighbour’s reminder, especially if you recently moved, live near a route boundary, or your service day was changed after a holiday.
Open the official service schedule
Use the City’s service and holiday schedule page to view the map of collection days.
Confirm your weekday
Find your neighbourhood color/area on the City map and write down the correct weekly service day.
Set both carts out
Trash and recycling are on the same day, but different trucks may arrive at different times.
Check the holiday table
If your service day falls on a listed holiday, your pickup may slide to the next day that week.
Best first action: Open the official Broken Arrow service map, confirm your pickup weekday, then save the Solid Waste phone number for missed or damaged cart issues.
Open Schedule PageWhat Should I Put Out Today in Broken Arrow? Resident Checklist
Most missed-pickup problems happen because the cart was late, placed too close to a mailbox, too heavy, overfilled, or contained an item the City does not collect curbside. Use this quick checklist on the night before pickup or before 6:00 AM on your service day.
If Today Is Your Service Day
- Place trash and recycling carts out by 6:00 AM.
- Put cart wheels toward the curb.
- Keep carts about three feet apart.
- Keep carts about six feet away from mailboxes and other obstructions.
- Do not assume trash and recycling trucks will arrive together.
- Leave carts accessible until both carts are serviced.
If You Have Green Waste
- Use clear bags of 30 gallons or less.
- You may place up to 20 clear bags and/or 1×4 tied bundles at the curb on your service day.
- Black bags are treated as trash and may trigger extra charges.
- Large bags count as two regular trash bags.
- Keep green waste separate from hazardous or construction debris.
If You Have Recycling
- Use the blue recycling cart.
- Keep recyclables clean, loose and accepted by Recycle BA guidance.
- Do not use the recycling cart as overflow trash.
- Use The M.e.t. for hard-to-recycle items like batteries, oil and e-waste.
- Call 918-259-6570 if your recycling cart is damaged or missing.
If You Have Large Items
- Do not place appliances, furniture or bulky piles out without scheduling.
- Use the bulky pickup form or call Solid Waste.
- Expect a fee based on cubic yards.
- Plan ahead because the schedule may be full up to two weeks out.
- Freon-containing appliances need proof of refrigerant removal.
Broken Arrow Cart Placement Rules — 6 AM, Wheels to Curb, Space Around Carts
Broken Arrow uses cart-based trash and curbside recycling. Because crews and automated equipment need space, correct placement matters. The City says carts must be set out by 6:00 AM, wheels to the curb, three feet apart, and six feet away from mailboxes and other obstructions.
Correct Cart Setup
- Set carts out by 6:00 AM.
- Place wheels toward the curb.
- Keep trash and recycling carts at least three feet apart.
- Keep carts six feet from mailboxes, vehicles, utility poles and other obstructions.
- Make sure lids can close and trucks can reach the cart.
- Wait until both trash and recycling carts are serviced before bringing them in.
Reasons a Cart May Not Be Serviced
- Cart placed after the truck already passed.
- Cart too heavy to tip safely.
- Items sticking out of the cart.
- Cart blocked by a parked vehicle or mailbox.
- Unaccepted materials inside the cart.
- Storm, heat, ice or severe weather service disruption.
Cart weight note: Broken Arrow’s 96-gallon carts have a 336-pound weight limit. If a cart is too heavy or items prevent it from tipping into the truck, the City may not service it.
Broken Arrow Recycling Pickup — Same Day as Trash, Different Truck and Time
Recycling and refuse service are provided on the same day in Broken Arrow, but they are serviced by different trucks and may be collected at different times. Do not report a missed recycling cart just because the trash cart was emptied first.
Curbside Recycling Basics
- Use the blue recycling cart provided for your residence.
- Place the cart out by 6:00 AM on your service day.
- Keep recycling loose and accepted by the City’s sorting guidelines.
- Use Recycle BA and the welcome packet for local sorting guidance.
- Call 918-259-6570 if your cart is damaged or missing.
Hard-to-Recycle Items
- Batteries.
- Motor oil and cooking oil.
- Electronics and e-waste.
- Plastic bags.
- Scrap metal.
- Antifreeze.
Need sorting help? Use the official Recycle BA page and The M.e.t. recycling location before placing batteries, plastic bags, electronics or oil into curbside carts.
Open Recycle BABroken Arrow Green Waste Pickup — Clear Bags, 1×4 Bundles and Black Bag Warning
Broken Arrow residents have curbside green-waste options on their service day. The City allows a combination of up to 20 clear bags of 30 gallons or less and/or 1×4 tied bundles of green waste at the curb on the service day, free of charge.
Accepted Curbside Green Waste Setup
- Use clear bags of 30 gallons or smaller.
- Place up to 20 clear bags and/or tied 1×4 bundles.
- Set green waste out on your regular service day.
- Keep bundles tied and manageable for crews.
- Keep green waste separate from trash and hazardous materials.
Green Waste Mistakes
- Bags larger than 30 gallons count as two regular trash bags.
- Green waste in black bags is treated as trash.
- Black-bagged green waste can trigger extra trash charges.
- Do not mix dirt, rocks, concrete or construction debris with green waste.
- Do not set out contractor-generated debris without checking rules.
Local cleanup tip: If you are cleaning after storms or trimming large limbs, separate green waste from bulky waste and call before placing a pile that may exceed normal curbside limits.
Broken Arrow Bulky Waste Pickup — Furniture, Appliances, Green Waste and Fees
Bulky waste pickup is for items too large to fit in your refuse cart, such as appliances, furniture and green waste. Broken Arrow requires residents to schedule the pickup, and a user fee applies. The City says the schedule is often full up to two weeks out, so do not wait until the day before moving.
| Bulk Topic | Official Rule | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | Bulky waste pickup must be scheduled through the City form or by contacting Solid Waste. | Plan ahead because openings may be full up to two weeks out. |
| Fee | User fee listed as $20 per cubic yard with a minimum charge for 2 cubic yards. | Expect charges to be added to your account after pickup. |
| Accepted examples | Items too large for the cart, including appliances, furniture and green waste. | Describe the item and approximate volume when scheduling. |
| Freon appliances | Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and similar items need refrigerant removal verification. | Use a licensed CFC technician and attach the verification form. |
| Hazardous items | No pool chemicals, paint, oils, batteries or similar hazardous items. | Use hazardous waste or The M.e.t. disposal options instead. |
Do not create a curb pile first. Schedule bulky pickup before placing furniture, appliances or large green-waste piles at the curb. If the schedule is full, the item may sit out and create complaints or code problems.
Broken Arrow Waste Video Guide — City Solid Waste & Recycling Overview
The City of Broken Arrow has official solid-waste and recycling video content on its City of Broken Arrow YouTube channel. This video is useful because it gives residents background on the Solid Waste & Recycling department, local service expectations and program education. For exact pickup day, fees, holiday slides and service issues, still use the official City pages linked in this article.
Best for: New residents, homeowners learning the cart-based system, recycling users, residents who want department context, and anyone comparing curbside trash, recycling, bulky pickup, landfill passes and hard-to-recycle drop-off options.
This video supports the practical solid-waste guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday slides, missed collection, cart repair, bulky pickup fees, landfill passes, e-waste drop-off, The M.e.t. accepted items and weather delays, residents should still verify details through the official City of Broken Arrow links above.
Broken Arrow 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — When Service Slides One Day
Broken Arrow’s holiday schedule page says if your service day falls on a holiday, service for that week slides to the next day. For 2026, the City has published several confirmed slide details and several later-year holidays marked TBD. Always check the official service page before holiday weeks.
| 2026 Holiday | Date | City Schedule Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day observed | Thursday, Jan. 1 | Thursday trash service will be on Friday. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 19 | All service days slide one day that week. |
| Presidents Day | Monday, Feb. 16 | All service days slide one day that week. |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr. 3 | No effect on service listed by the City. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | All service days slide one day that week. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4 | No effect on service listed by the City. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7 | Marked TBD on the City page; verify closer to holiday. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Marked TBD on the City page; verify closer to holiday. |
| Thanksgiving holiday | Nov. 26–27 | Marked TBD on the City page; verify before setting carts out. |
| Christmas Eve / Christmas | Dec. 24–25 | Marked TBD on the City page; verify before setting carts out. |
Holiday-week warning: Do not use a generic national holiday calendar. Broken Arrow has specific slide rules and some 2026 holidays are listed as TBD on the City page, so verify before leaving carts at the curb.
Broken Arrow Landfill Passes — Two Free Household Waste Passes Per Year
Broken Arrow curbside collection customers are eligible for two landfill passes per year. The City now provides approved passes as a QR code. With the QR code, residents may offload household waste at Waste Management Quarry Landfill, located at 13720 E. 46th St. North, at no charge, subject to restrictions.
Landfill Pass Basics
- Eligible customers can request passes online.
- Approved passes are delivered as QR codes.
- Each customer is eligible for two passes per year.
- Passes must be used before the end of the calendar year.
- Bring a driver’s license to verify the name on the QR code.
Not Accepted With Pass
- Batteries.
- Compressed gas cylinders.
- Fluorescent light bulbs.
- Hazardous materials.
- Liquids such as paint, gasoline or used oil.
- Tires and untreated medical waste.
Waste Management Quarry Landfill Map
Before visiting: Request your QR code landfill pass and check restrictions before loading household waste.
Landfill Pass InfoBroken Arrow Electronic Waste and Hard-to-Recycle Items — The M.e.t. at 302 N. Elm Place
The Metropolitan Environmental Trust operates a recycling and e-waste center at 302 N. Elm Place in Broken Arrow. The City lists many e-waste and special recycling items that can go there instead of curbside carts, bulky pickup or landfill pass loads.
E-Waste Accepted Free
- Cameras and cell phones.
- Computer batteries and computer towers.
- Copiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
- Keyboards, mice, laptops and power cords.
- Microwaves and small appliances.
- UPS systems and VCR/DVD players.
Other Items Listed by the City
- #1 and #2 plastic bottles and lids.
- Glass bottles, newspaper, office paper and magazines.
- Aluminum cans, steel cans, cardboard and paperboard.
- Motor oil, cooking oil, antifreeze and scrap metal.
- Household and auto batteries.
- Plastic bags and eyeglasses.
TV and monitor note: The City says TVs and CRT/LCD monitors can be recycled for a small fee, and residents must purchase a credit at metrecycle.com before dropping off a TV or monitor.
The M.e.t. Broken Arrow Map
Broken Arrow Extreme Weather Trash Delays — Ice, Dangerous Cold and Summer Heat
Broken Arrow explains that extreme weather can disrupt curbside trash and recycling service. Weather decisions are based on safety, road conditions, employee health, property risk and equipment risk. When normal service is disrupted, the City says it will alert residents as soon as possible.
Weather That Can Disrupt Service
- High temperature or wind chill forecast at 10 degrees or below between 6 AM and 6 PM.
- Roads not passable due to freezing precipitation.
- Low temperature or heat index forecast at 100 degrees or higher between 6 AM and 6 PM.
- Severe conditions that require earlier start, extended breaks or later completion.
What a Disruption May Mean
- Carts may be emptied the following day.
- Routes may start earlier than usual.
- Crews may take extended breaks during dangerous heat.
- Crews may work later into the evening.
- Trash and recycling may be combined in one route during unusual conditions.
Weather-day advice: Keep carts accessible until serviced unless the City posts a different instruction. If carts are not serviced because of weather, check City alerts before reporting a missed pickup.
Broken Arrow Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Official Links and Addresses
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste & Recycling | 918-259-6570 | Pickup day, missed service, damaged carts, bulky pickup, recycling and green-waste questions. |
| SWRCustomerService@brokenarrowok.gov | Missing carts, damaged carts and service questions. | |
| Customer Service / New Service | 918-259-8409 | Establishing refuse and recycling service. |
| City Hall | 220 S. First Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 | General City routing and government services. |
| Solid Waste Accommodation Mail | 485 N. Poplar Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 | Physically Limited Accommodation Program mailing address. |
| The M.e.t. Broken Arrow | 302 N. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK | E-waste, batteries, oil, plastic bags, antifreeze and hard-to-recycle items. |
Official Broken Arrow Waste Links
Broken Arrow Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Broken Arrow, The M.e.t. or Waste Management Quarry Landfill. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash pickup, recycling pickup, bulky pickup, landfill passes, e-waste drop-off, The M.e.t. facility, utility billing or City service routes.
Weekly cart service, 6:00 AM set-out, same-day trash/recycling, cart spacing, 96-gallon cart weight limit, green-waste limits, bulky pickup fee language, refrigerant-removal requirement, landfill-pass restrictions, The M.e.t. e-waste guidance, holiday slide rules and extreme-weather guidance were checked against official City of Broken Arrow resources as of May 2026. Routes, fees, weather delays, holiday TBD entries, accepted items and facility restrictions can change. Always verify through official links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Broken Arrow — Solid Waste and Recycling
- City of Broken Arrow — Service and Holiday Schedule
- City of Broken Arrow — Recycle BA
- City of Broken Arrow — Bulky Waste Pickups
- City of Broken Arrow — Cart Information
- City of Broken Arrow — Electronic Waste
- City of Broken Arrow — Landfill Passes
- City of Broken Arrow — Extreme Weather
- City of Broken Arrow — City Holidays
- City of Broken Arrow — Official Solid Waste and Recycling Video
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