Oklahoma City Trash Pickup, Recycling & Bulky Waste Schedule 2026
A resident-first OKC trash pickup guide for checking My Trash Day, using Big Blue and Big Green carts correctly, understanding every-other-week recycling, monthly bulky waste windows, 2026 holiday makeup days, missed pickup reporting, extra cart options and household hazardous waste drop-off.
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Oklahoma City trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. Use the official My Trash Day map, enter your street address, click the address result, and the popup should show your trash day, next recycling date and next bulky waste dates. You can also check your OKC Utilities bill, okcutilities.com account or My OKC Utilities app.
Regular Big Blue trash is weekly. Big Green recycling is every other week on the same weekday as weekly trash. Bulky waste is monthly in an assigned collection window and does not change for holiday schedules. Put carts and bulky waste out no later than 6:00 AM on the assigned day.
Oklahoma City My Trash Day Lookup — Find Trash, Recycling and Bulky Waste Dates by Address
The official My Trash Day map is the first place to check because it shows regular trash, recycling and bulky waste pickup dates tied to your address. You can zoom to your house and click the blue-outlined house icon, or use the search icon on the map and enter your street address. A side box should show your upcoming service schedule.
This matters because your trash weekday, next recycling date and bulky waste window may not match a neighbor’s memory, an old utility bill or an outdated calendar screenshot. OKC also warns that schedules may change due to City-observed holidays or severe weather events.
Best resident path: open My Trash Day, enter your address, write down your weekly trash day, next Big Green recycling date and next three bulky dates, then separately check the holiday makeup table.
Open My Trash DayMicro-level local tip: If your bulky date is changing, OKC says affected customers may receive a postcard and map/account tools may not reflect the change until the posted effective date. If a postcard conflicts with the map, call Utilities Customer Service before setting out a large pile.
OKC Pickup Morning Checklist — What I Would Check Before Rolling the Cart Out
Most OKC pickup problems are not complicated. They come from the wrong cart, a blocked cart, extra bags outside the cart, a holiday shift, or a bulky pile set out too early. Use this quick checklist before 6 AM.
- Bag all household trash and place it inside the Big Blue cart.
- Do not set extra bags outside the cart.
- Place the cart on top of the curb, facing the street.
- Keep carts at least 3 feet apart.
- Keep carts at least 5 feet from mailboxes, gas meters, trees, hydrants and parked cars.
- Do not place carts in the street, on sidewalks or on top of water meters.
- Check your assigned bulky collection window in My Trash Day.
- Set items out before 6 AM on your assigned date.
- Do not set bulky items out more than 3 days early.
- Keep 5 feet of clearance around the pile.
- Do not include bagged trash or bagged landscape waste.
- Call 405-297-2833 for refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other Freon items.
Oklahoma City Big Blue Trash Collection — What Goes in the Cart and What Gets Refused
OKC’s Big Blue trash service is weekly residential trash service for regular non-recyclable household trash. The City lists examples such as food waste, diapers, pet waste, bagged leaves and grass clippings, clothing or textiles, and non-recyclable ceramics, glass, metals, plastics or paper trash.
- Bagged household trash.
- Food waste and normal kitchen trash.
- Diapers and pet waste.
- Bagged leaves and grass clippings when not using other disposal options.
- Textiles and clothing that are not donated or reused.
- Small non-recyclable household items that fit safely inside the cart.
- Lithium batteries, car batteries and hazardous batteries.
- Pool chemicals, gasoline, lighter fluid and propane tanks.
- Tires, explosives, brakes and auto parts.
- Bricks, rocks, concrete and contractor construction materials.
- Loose extra bags outside the cart.
- Regular trash placed in the Big Green recycling cart.
| Rule | OKC Guidance | Resident Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Trash bags | Bag all trash and place inside Big Blue. | No loose pile of bags beside cart. |
| Bag size | Heavy-duty bags 30 gallons or smaller are fine; fill to under 75 pounds. | Heavy bags should still fit inside the cart. |
| Cart direction | Cart should face the street. | The truck arm must reach and empty it. |
| Cart spacing | At least 3 feet between carts and 5 feet from obstacles. | Do not squeeze between cars or utility structures. |
| Extra carts | Customers may order additional carts for a monthly fee if eligible. | Use okcutilities.com or call Customer Service. |
Blunt rule: Do not use Big Green as overflow trash. OKC’s recycling cart is not an extra garbage cart, and contamination hurts the recycling stream.
Oklahoma City Recycling Schedule — Every Other Week on Your Trash Day
OKC curbside recycling runs every other week on the same weekday as your weekly trash service. The City says you can check your next recycling date through My Trash Day, okcutilities.com, the My OKC Utilities app or your latest paper utility bill.
- Regular household and office paper.
- Magazines, newspapers, direct mail and paperback books.
- Food and bathroom plastic bottles, tubs and containers that are empty, clean and dry.
- Glass bottles and jars that are empty, clean and dry.
- Aluminum cans, foil and bakeware.
- Steel and tin cans.
- Clean, flattened cardboard and paper cartons.
- Plastic bags or film bags.
- Bagged recyclables.
- Food, liquids or dirty containers.
- Garden hoses, hangers, storage containers, party plastic and CD cases.
- Automotive parts, propane tanks, scrap metal or pots and pans.
- Regular trash, yard waste or construction debris.
Most important recycling rule: Keep items loose. OKC says plastic bags and bagged recyclables are not accepted because they tangle in equipment and can send otherwise good recyclables back to the landfill.
Not sure if an item is recyclable? Use OKC’s What Goes Where database instead of guessing or “wishcycling.”
What Goes WhereOklahoma City Bulky Waste Pickup — Monthly Windows, 4 Cubic Yard Limit and Set-Out Rules
OKC bulky waste is a monthly curbside program for single-family residential households. It begins the first Monday of each month and runs weekly using assigned three-day windows: Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Thursday-Friday. Crews may collect on any one of the days in your assigned window.
| Bulky Rule | Official OKC Guidance | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Set-out deadline | Before 6 AM on your assigned day. | Set out early, not after the truck has passed. |
| Early set-out | No more than 3 days before assigned date. | Do not create a week-long curb pile. |
| Clearance | Leave 5 feet of clearance on all sides. | Keep away from cars, meters, trees and sidewalks. |
| Included volume | First 4 cubic yards are included in monthly fees. | About the size of two large refrigerators. |
| Excess volume | 4-10 cubic yards billed; over 10 requires approval. | Expect a tag and possible charges. |
| Holiday impact | Bulky waste does not change for holiday schedules. | Use your assigned bulky window even in holiday weeks. |
- Large appliances, with special handling for Freon items.
- Furniture and carpets.
- Small trees and DIY landscape waste.
- Tree limbs cut to 10 feet or shorter.
- Fencing and small DIY home repair waste.
- Glass and mirrors wrapped in cardboard and labeled “GLASS.”
- Bagged trash or bagged landscape waste.
- Contractor remodeling, demolition and construction waste.
- Dirt, bricks, concrete, roofing materials and sheetrock from contractors.
- Batteries, fuels, oils, solvents, pesticides and poisons.
- Explosives, sewage, septic waste and nuclear materials.
- Tires and many automotive repair items.
Special item warning: Refrigerators, freezers and items containing Freon require advance scheduling through 405-297-2833. Remove doors where required and follow the City’s instructions before setting the appliance out.
Oklahoma City Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule 2026 — What Changes and What Does Not
OKC’s My Trash Day page states that City-observed holidays may affect regular trash or recycling collection and that service date changes are set each April for the next fiscal year. The same page also states that bulky waste pickup is not affected by holiday schedules.
- Weekly Big Blue trash pickup.
- Every-other-week Big Green recycling pickup.
- Makeup days for holidays that fall on a regular service day.
- Weather-event changes posted through City channels.
- Monthly bulky waste pickup does not change due to the holiday calendar.
- Your bulky window should be checked in My Trash Day.
- Special storm debris instructions are separate from normal bulky pickup.
| Holiday / Event | Official Page Status | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | Official page lists a Memorial Day makeup entry. | Check the current My Trash Day holiday table before setting out. |
| Juneteenth 2026 | Official page lists collection as usual. | Use your normal day unless an alert says otherwise. |
| Independence Day 2026 | Listed in the 2026 holiday table. | Confirm the observed date and makeup rule on My Trash Day. |
| Labor Day 2026 | Listed in the 2026 holiday table. | Check whether your service day changes. |
| Veterans Day 2026 | Official table indicates no service change. | Use normal service unless a City alert says otherwise. |
| Thanksgiving / Christmas 2026 | Listed in the 2026 holiday table. | Check My Trash Day close to the holiday week for final makeup days. |
Do not guess holiday pickup. OKC’s official page may update makeup dates as the fiscal-year schedule is posted. Always use the current My Trash Day holiday table and City alerts before acting.
Missed Trash Pickup Oklahoma City — When to Report Big Blue, Big Green or Bulky Waste
OKC gives a tight reporting window. Missed Big Blue collection should be reported within two business days using the Service tab at okcutilities.com or by calling Utilities Customer Service at 405-297-2833. Missed bulky collection must be reported within two business days after the end of your assigned bulky window.
Check your address schedule first
Confirm My Trash Day, your recycling date, your bulky window and any holiday or severe-weather alert before reporting.
Check set-out rules
Was the cart out by 6 AM, facing the street, not blocked, not on a water meter, not in the street, and not overloaded with extra bags?
Report within the deadline
Use okcutilities.com or call 405-297-2833. If you miss the two-business-day reporting window, you may have to wait until the next collection cycle.
Leave damaged carts visible
For broken or missing carts, report through okcutilities.com or call. Repairs usually include missing wheels, lids and handles, and damaged carts should stay visible from the street.
| Problem | Check First | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue missed | 6 AM set-out, cart spacing, holiday change, no extra bags outside cart. | Report within two business days. |
| Big Green missed | Correct every-other-week recycling date and loose clean recyclables. | Use okcutilities.com or call Utilities Customer Service. |
| Bulky missed | Correct monthly window, not more than 3 days early, pile not blocked. | Report within two business days after the window ends. |
| Cart missing/broken | Cart assigned to residence, not person. | Report missing/damaged cart and leave broken cart visible. |
Oklahoma City Household Hazardous Waste Center — Batteries, Paint, Chemicals and Proof of Residency
Many items that cause truck fires or contaminate the waste stream belong at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, not in Big Blue, Big Green or bulky waste. The facility is at 1621 S. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73108.
- Antifreeze, gasoline, oil, brake fluid and other automotive fluids.
- Automotive, rechargeable, button cell, lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.
- Fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and weed killers.
- Aerosols, cleaners, CFLs, fluorescent tubes and mercury items.
- Latex paint, oil-based paint, solvents, stains and varnishes.
- Propane tanks and pool chemicals.
- Ammunition and explosives.
- Radioactive waste.
- Biomedical waste.
- Commercial hazardous waste.
- High-pressure cylinders.
- Tires, medications and computer equipment.
Safety rule: Do not combine chemicals into one container. Leave materials in their original packages when possible and bring your current Oklahoma City water bill as proof of residency.
Map — Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Moving in Oklahoma City — Extra Bags, Extra Carts, Big Trash and What Not to Take
Move-in and move-out weeks create more waste than a regular Big Blue cart can handle. OKC’s rule is simple: carts are assigned to the residence, not the person. If you move out, leave the Big Blue and Big Green carts at the house. If your new residence has no carts, use okcutilities.com or call Customer Service.
- Confirm you are inside Oklahoma City trash service area.
- Check your My Trash Day pickup schedule by exact address.
- Confirm weekly trash, next recycling date and bulky waste dates.
- Report missing or broken carts through okcutilities.com.
- Do not use a personal cart or can for City automated collection.
- Put household trash inside Big Blue, not in bags beside it.
- Use bulky waste for accepted large items during your window.
- Do not set bulky waste out more than 3 days early.
- Use HHW for batteries, chemicals, paint and fluids.
- Use free landfill days for excess bagged waste when eligible.
Hard truth: A giant mixed pile of bags, paint, batteries, furniture, contractor debris and limbs is not “bulk pickup.” Separate it before setting out, or expect rejection, tagging, extra charges or a wait until the next cycle.
Oklahoma City Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Service Links and Map
Use the right contact for the right problem. OKC Utilities Customer Service handles trash service issues, missing or damaged carts, missed pickups, extra carts and bulky waste scheduling. Household Hazardous Waste has a separate phone number and facility address.
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities Customer Service | 405-297-2833 | Trash, recycling, bulky waste, carts, missed pickup and utility account help. |
| OKC Utilities Account | okcutilities.com | Service tab, schedule, cart requests and missed pickup reports. |
| My Trash Day | Official lookup map | Trash day, next recycling date and upcoming bulky waste dates. |
| Household Hazardous Waste | 405-682-7038 | HHW drop-off at 1621 S. Portland Ave. |
| City Hall | 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 | General City of Oklahoma City office. |
| Action Center | action.center@okc.gov | General city contact and non-emergency routing. |
Map — Oklahoma City Hall
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Bulk Waste, Holiday Schedules and City Pickup Help
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Oklahoma City Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Oklahoma City. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate OKC trash trucks, utilities billing, Big Blue carts, Big Green recycling, bulky waste routes, household hazardous waste services, My Trash Day, okcutilities.com or the OKC Connect app.
Pickup lookup instructions, cart rules, recycling rules, bulky waste limits, holiday notes, missed pickup windows, HHW address and official contacts were checked against City of Oklahoma City sources as of May 2026. Schedules can change because of holidays, severe weather, route updates, postcards, utility-account updates or official corrections. Always verify with OKC Utilities before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Oklahoma City — Trash Services
- City of Oklahoma City — My Trash Day
- City of Oklahoma City — Big Blue Trash Collection
- City of Oklahoma City — Recycling FAQs
- City of Oklahoma City — Recycling Dos and Don’ts
- City of Oklahoma City — Bulky Waste
- City of Oklahoma City — What Goes Where
- City of Oklahoma City — Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
- City of Oklahoma City — Free Landfill Day
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