Tulsa Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

Tulsa’s residential refuse program offers several service options, including 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon trash carts, once- or twice-a-week refuse service, and curbside or backyard collection options. Recycling is collected in the blue cart, and yard or green waste is handled on the primary service day. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How to Find Your Tulsa Trash Pickup Day

Tulsa’s collection day is based on your neighborhood and collection route. The city’s official trash collection schedule page is the easiest place to confirm the correct day for your area. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

1. Open the city collection page. Start with Trash Collection Schedule.
2. Find your neighborhood route. Tulsa says your weekly collection day is determined by your neighborhood.
3. Check whether you have once-a-week or twice-a-week service. Tulsa offers both options, depending on your service setup.
4. Use the primary day as your key day. Recycling and green waste are collected only on the primary collection day.
5. Contact 311 if your route is unclear. Residents can call 311 inside Tulsa city limits or 918-596-2100 from outside Tulsa.

Tulsa Trash Pickup Schedule: What Runs When

Tulsa’s weekly setup depends on your service type, but the city’s rules are consistent once you know the pattern. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

For twice-a-week customers, Tulsa’s official schedule lists these paired service days: Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Friday, Wednesday/Saturday, Thursday/Monday, and Friday/Tuesday. Recycling and green waste still stay on the primary day only. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Tulsa Gray Cart, Blue Cart, and Yard-Waste Rules

Tulsa uses city-issued carts and does not service personal carts for regular collection. Trash goes in the gray refuse cart, recycling goes in the blue cart, and yard waste follows special bag and bundle rules. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Tulsa requires trash in the refuse cart to be substantially bagged. Yard waste placed in the cart must also be bagged, and brush should be tied into bundles no larger than 4 feet by 2 feet and no more than 40 pounds. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Tulsa Set-Out Rules

Most missed pickups happen because items were not out early enough or were blocked by parked cars, trees, or fences. Tulsa’s official rules are clear about what the hauler needs. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

• Set out trash before 5 a.m. on your collection day.
• Only city-issued carts will be serviced.
• Place carts within four feet of the curb for curbside service.
• Leave at least three feet of space between carts and nearby obstructions, including vehicles, mailboxes, and poles.
• Face the cart correctly. Tulsa says the lid opening should face the street and the handle should face away from the street.
• Close the lid completely. Do not stack items on top of the trash cart.

Tulsa Bulky Waste Pickup

Tulsa offers a bulky-waste pickup program for large items that do not fit inside the refuse cart and for oversized yard waste. Bulky waste is collected on your regular collection day after you schedule it in advance. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Common acceptable bulky items include:

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Household appliances
• Computers and televisions
• Tires, limited to four
• Limbs, tree trimmings, and stumps cut to less than five feet long and less than 18 inches in diameter

1. Schedule at least three days before pickup day. Tulsa’s bulky-waste page says you must schedule at least three days before the pickup day.
2. Use your regular collection day. Bulky waste is collected on the same day as your regular refuse, recycling, and yard-waste service.
3. Separate special items. Electronics, appliances, and tires must be separated from other bulky waste items.
4. Set bulky waste out by 5 a.m. on the scheduled day.
5. Expect a fee. Tulsa charges $10 per 8 cubic yards of bulky waste picked up.

If you need to cancel a bulky-waste pickup, Tulsa says you must call before noon the day before the scheduled pickup date or you may still be charged. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Tulsa 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule

Tulsa’s 2026 holiday schedule is simpler than many cities. Most city holidays still have regular refuse and recycling service. The main route changes happen on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving week, and Christmas Day. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Tulsa also explains the general slide rule: during New Year’s, Thanksgiving, or Christmas weeks, pickup shifts one day later for the holiday and the following days that week. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

What to Do If Tulsa Missed Your Pickup

Tulsa residents can report missed collection, illegal dumping, or other service issues through Tulsa 311 by phone or email. The city also says missed service can be reported through the IVR system. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

1. Check your route day first. Make sure you are using the correct neighborhood collection day.
2. Confirm set-out timing. Tulsa requires carts to be out before 5 a.m.
3. Review the holiday schedule. In 2026, only a few holidays change service days.
4. Contact Tulsa 311. Call 311 inside Tulsa city limits or 918-596-2100 from outside the city.
5. Email if needed. You can also email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org during regular business hours.

Tulsa Mulch Site and Extra Disposal Options

Tulsa’s FAQ also points residents to the city mulch site for free yard-waste disposal. This is useful when you have more yard waste than the curbside rules allow. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

The city mulch site is located at 2100 North 145th East Avenue and is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding city holidays, with a current driver’s license showing a Tulsa address required for disposal. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Frequently Asked Questions About Tulsa Trash Pickup

Official Tulsa Trash Collection Resources

Reminder: Tulsa collection depends on your neighborhood route and service type, so the city schedule page and Tulsa 311 are the safest ways to confirm your exact 2026 pickup day. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}