Tulsa Garbage Day, Recycling & Bulky Waste Schedule 2026
Use this local resident-first Tulsa trash pickup guide to find your weekly collection day, choose the right gray trash cart size, set carts out correctly before 6 AM, recycle in the blue cart without contamination, handle extra refuse stickers, schedule bulky waste, prepare greenwaste, use the Mulch Site, and avoid putting hazardous items in regular trash.
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Tulsa trash pickup schedule garbage collection is based on your neighborhood collection route. City of Tulsa residential customers can use the official trash collection schedule page and route map to confirm their weekly service day. Recycling and greenwaste are collected only on the customer’s primary collection day.
For curbside service, set your carts out before 6:00 AM on collection day, place carts within 4 feet of the curb, leave 3 feet of clearance from carts and obstacles, and remove the trash cart from the curb no later than midnight on collection day.
Tulsa Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Find Your Primary Collection Day First
Tulsa’s residential trash system is built around your primary collection day. That day controls regular refuse, recycling, greenwaste, and scheduled bulky waste. If you subscribe to twice-a-week refuse pickup, you still need to know the primary day because recycling and greenwaste are collected only on the primary collection day.
Open the official Tulsa trash collection schedule
Use the City of Tulsa route information to identify your weekly neighborhood collection day. Do not rely only on the day your neighbor sets carts out if you recently moved or changed service.
Confirm whether you have once- or twice-a-week service
Tulsa offers once- or twice-a-week pickup. Twice-a-week service has a primary and secondary collection day, but recycling and greenwaste are collected only on the primary day.
Check your service type
Residents may have curbside, backyard service up to 100 feet from the curb, or extended backyard service more than 100 feet from the curb. The service type affects where carts need to be accessible.
Save 311 as your service help path
Use 311, Tulsa311.com, or Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org for service changes, cart issues, bulky waste scheduling, missed pickup, and address-specific help.
Best local move: Write down your primary day first. Then add separate reminders for recycling, greenwaste, bulky waste scheduling, and holiday-shift weeks.
Open Official ScheduleTulsa Garbage Cart Rules — Bag Trash, Close the Lid, Face the Lid Toward the Street
Tulsa uses City-issued carts, and only City-issued carts are serviced. Your gray refuse cart belongs to the City and is assigned to your service address. If you move within Tulsa, do not take the cart with you. Call 311 or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org to establish service at the new address.
- Substantially bag all trash before placing it in the gray cart.
- Set out your trash before 6:00 AM on collection day.
- Close the trash cart lid completely before pickup.
- Place the cart with the lid opening toward the street and handle away from the street.
- For curbside service, place carts within 4 feet of the curb.
- Leave 3 feet between trash and recycling carts and any obstruction.
- Remove the trash cart from the curb no later than midnight on collection day.
- Do not place items on top of your trash cart.
- Do not leave carts blocked by vehicles, mailboxes, landscaping, basketball goals or trees.
- Do not put hazardous chemicals, batteries, paint, oil or construction debris in the cart.
- Do not modify City carts.
- Do not exceed cart weight limits.
- Do not leave gates locked or blocked if you have backyard service.
| Cart Size | Maximum Loaded Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 32-gallon cart | 80 pounds | Low-trash households that recycle and use fewer bags. |
| 64-gallon cart | 160 pounds | Average households needing more capacity than 32 gallons. |
| 96-gallon cart | 240 pounds | Larger households or residents who need more weekly refuse capacity. |
Cart-size reality: Tulsa’s system is pay-as-you-throw. If you regularly overflow, changing cart size may be smarter than buying stickers every week. If you rarely fill your cart, a smaller cart may reduce cost.
Tulsa Recycling Pickup — Blue Cart Rules, Empty and Dry Items, and Contamination Warnings
Tulsa curbside recycling uses the blue cart. The City says recyclables should be empty and dry. Contaminated recycling carts may not be picked up and can be tagged. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, batteries, food waste, hazardous materials and non-recyclable items are common causes of recycling problems.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Aluminum and steel cans.
- Paper and cardboard.
- Plastic bottles and jugs.
- Clean, empty and dry accepted containers.
- Shredded paper only when placed in a closed paper bag.
- Trash or food waste.
- Plastic bags, bubble wrap or flexible film.
- Styrofoam.
- Batteries of any type.
- Electronics, appliances or anything with a cord.
- Hazardous chemicals, paints, automotive fluids or medical sharps.
Recycling fire risk: Batteries should not go in the blue recycling cart. Tulsa has warned that batteries and contamination create real safety and processing problems. Use M.e.t. locations, specialist stores, or proper battery disposal options instead.
Not sure? If you are guessing, do not “wishcycle.” Check the City list or use the M.e.t. directory for items not accepted curbside.
What Can Be RecycledTulsa Extra Refuse Stickers — What to Do When Trash Does Not Fit in the Cart
If trash does not fit inside the refuse cart, Tulsa allows extra bagged trash when properly prepared. Bag and seal extra trash, apply an orange refuse sticker so the hauler can see it, and place bagged trash three feet from the refuse cart by 6:00 AM on collection day.
- Bag and seal extra trash.
- Attach an orange refuse sticker visibly to the bag.
- Set the bag three feet from the refuse cart.
- Place it out by 6:00 AM on your collection day.
- Do not place extra trash on top of the cart.
- Use bulky waste for large furniture, mattresses or appliances.
- Tulsa lists a total of 15 bags, refuse and/or greenwaste, per week at the curb.
- Extra refuse stickers are available at area QuikTrip locations.
- Stickers are also available at City Hall Payment Center.
- Do not use this path for hazardous waste, construction debris, appliances or bulky items.
City of Tulsa Waste Video Guide — Bulky Waste Pickup
This official City of Tulsa social video is useful for residents who need to remove large items that do not fit inside the gray refuse cart. It supports the practical bulky-waste guidance below: schedule ahead, keep items accessible, separate electronics/appliances/tires, and do not put non-compliant materials at the curb.
Best for: Homeowners, renters, move-out users, mattress and furniture disposal users, garage-cleanout users, and residents unsure whether an item should be extra bagged trash, bulky waste, greenwaste, or household pollutant drop-off.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday changes, missed collection, bulky waste fees, cart sizes, greenwaste rules, Household Pollutant Collection Facility hours, and service alerts, residents should still verify details through official City of Tulsa and Tulsa 311 links below.
Tulsa Bulky Waste Pickup — $10 Per 8 Cubic Yards, Schedule Before Your Collection Day
Tulsa bulky waste pickup is for large items that do not fit inside the refuse cart and for yard waste too big to bundle for regular pickup. It is not automatic. Schedule online, through Tulsa 311, the Interactive Voice Response system, or by emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org.
- Large appliances such as stove, washer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dishwasher or water heater.
- Furniture, mattresses and sofas.
- Computers, monitors and televisions, with a limit of four monitors and/or televisions.
- Glass contained separately in a box or container.
- Tires without rims, limit four.
- Latex paint up to 10 gallons.
- Large yard waste less than 5 feet long and less than 18 inches in diameter.
- Automobile parts.
- Batteries.
- Liquids.
- Poisonous or hazardous materials.
- Explosives.
- Contractor remodeling or demolition debris.
- Loose glass.
Cancellation rule: If you need to cancel bulky waste pickup, call before noon the day before the scheduled pickup date. Tulsa warns that failure to cancel in time can result in a bulky waste charge.
Schedule first, set out later: Do not drag furniture or appliances out before scheduling. Non-compliant material may still trigger the scheduling fee and not be collected.
Schedule Bulky WasteTulsa Greenwaste Pickup and Mulch Site — Transparent Bags, Bundles and Free Yard Waste Drop-Off
Greenwaste must be separated from household trash. Yard waste inside the refuse cart must be bagged. Greenwaste outside the cart generally needs to be in transparent bags so the hauler can verify the contents, or tied into acceptable bundles.
- Use transparent bags for yard waste that is not bundled.
- Tie sticks and branches into 4-foot-by-2-foot bundles.
- Keep bundles no more than 40 pounds.
- Separate greenwaste from household trash and storm debris.
- Place greenwaste on your primary collection day.
- Keep within the weekly extra bag/bundle limit.
- Address: 2100 N. 145th E. Ave.
- Open Monday-Tuesday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.
- Closed Wednesday.
- Open Thursday-Sunday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.
- Closed on City holidays.
- Tulsa residents can drop off at no charge with driver’s license or city utility bill.
Mulch Site rules: Drop-off accepts tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. It does not accept logs over 24 inches in diameter, root balls with foreign material, rock, pipe, lumber, treated wood, trash, dirt or building materials.
Tulsa Mulch Site Map
Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility — Paint, Batteries, Chemicals and Small Electronics
Hazardous and pollutant materials should not go in the gray trash cart or blue recycling cart. Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility is a year-round facility for residential customers and is designed to keep chemicals out of the trash, recycling system, storm drains, sanitary sewers and waterways.
- Address: 4502 S. Galveston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107.
- Open Wednesday and Saturday.
- Hours: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM and Noon-4:30 PM.
- Tulsa residents can drop off free with driver’s license or City utility bill.
- Call 918-591-4325 for facility questions.
- Fluorescent and CFL bulbs.
- Oil-based paint, paint thinner and latex paint.
- Flammable liquids, aerosols and lawn chemicals.
- Automotive fluids, cooking oil/grease and pool chemicals.
- Household and car batteries.
- Household cleaners and small electronics.
- Mercury thermostats.
Not everything goes to HPCF: The facility lists large electronics such as TVs, monitors and computers, medical/biomedical waste, asbestos, food/organic waste, radioactive material, ammunition/explosives, tires and unknown materials as non-accepted items. Check safe disposal options first.
Household Pollutant Collection Facility Map
Tulsa Holiday Trash Pickup — New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Delay Rules
Tulsa’s regular collection service operates weekly, but the official schedule page says there is no collection on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If one of those holidays falls during the week, the pickup schedule shifts one day for the holiday and all following collection days that week.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day | Tulsa Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday routes shift to Friday; Friday routes should expect Saturday collection unless City posts otherwise. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday and Friday routes should check one-day-late holiday service. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday routes should verify Saturday collection or current City notice. |
Important: Tulsa does not delay pickup for every government holiday. The schedule page specifically lists New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day as no-collection holidays. Always check the current City notice for July 4, MLK Day, Veterans Day, weather interruptions or special service updates.
Missed Trash Pickup in Tulsa — What to Check Before Calling 311
Before reporting missed service, check the practical reasons the cart may have been skipped. Most missed-pickup confusion comes from late set-out, wrong day, cart blocked by vehicles, lid not closed, items on top of the cart, greenwaste not in transparent bags, or recycling contamination.
Confirm your collection day
Check the official route map and holiday schedule. If your day shifted because of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, wait until the adjusted day.
Check set-out time and placement
Trash should be out before 6 AM. For curbside service, carts should be within 4 feet of the curb with 3 feet of space from obstacles.
Check the stream
Gray cart trash must be bagged. Blue cart recycling must be accepted, empty and dry. Greenwaste must be transparent-bagged or bundled correctly.
Contact Tulsa 311
Call 311 during business hours, use Tulsa311.com, or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org. Include your service address, utility account details when relevant, and a clear description of the missed item.
Service issue: Use Tulsa 311 for missed pickup, damaged/stolen carts, service changes, bulky waste scheduling and special collection questions.
Open Tulsa 311City of Tulsa Trash Pickup Phone Number, Address, Map and Official Resources
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa 311 | 311 | Trash service, missed pickup, cart issues, bulky waste scheduling, service changes. |
| Email 311 | Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org | Service address issues, bulky waste questions, greenwaste questions and missed pickup details. |
| City Hall | 175 E. 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 | Payment Center and municipal contact location. |
| HPCF | 918-591-4325 | Household Pollutant Collection Facility questions. |
| Mulch Site | 2100 N. 145th E. Ave. | Greenwaste drop-off, mulch pickup and yard material handling. |
Tulsa City Hall Map
Official Tulsa Trash and Recycling Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Bulk Pickup, Holiday Delay and Nearby City Help
Use these related guides when comparing bulky waste scheduling, one-day holiday shifts, cart placement rules, recycling contamination and missed pickup service paths.
Tulsa Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Resident Questions Answered
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Tulsa. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash collection, recycling pickup, greenwaste collection, bulky waste pickup, Tulsa 311, the Household Pollutant Collection Facility, or the Tulsa Mulch Site.
Pickup schedule rules, cart placement, cart weight limits, holiday-delay rules, bulky waste fee and accepted items, extra refuse sticker rules, recycling accepted items, HPCF hours, Mulch Site rules, and official video availability were checked against official City of Tulsa resources as of May 2026. Routes, fees, facility hours, accepted materials and service notices can change. Always verify through City of Tulsa official links or Tulsa 311 before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Tulsa — Residential Services
- City of Tulsa — Trash Collection Schedule
- City of Tulsa — Program Rules and Cart Maintenance
- City of Tulsa — What Can Be Recycled
- City of Tulsa — Bulky Waste Pick Up
- City of Tulsa — Household Pollutant Collection Facility
- City of Tulsa — Mulch Site
- Tulsa 311 — Report Online
- City of Tulsa — Official Bulky Waste Video
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