Norman, OK trash pickup schedule

Norman trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 130,943 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked November 1, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Norman Utilities - Sanitation Division collects residential trash (weekly), yard waste (weekly) and curbside recycling (every other week). Trash $14.00 + curbside recycling $3.00 = $17.00 per month on the city utility bill.¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week (A/B weeks; 'Recycle Day and Week' on the city map), yard waste weekly¹
Set out	by 7:00 a.m. on collection day; not before 12:00 p.m. the day before; remove by 12:00 p.m. the day after; within 2 ft of curb/alley, handles away from the street, 3-4 ft clearance³
Your pickup day	Zone map: experience.arcgis.com¹ · Look up your day here
Holidays	No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: on-call (scheduled Saturdays, fee) plus free spring and fall citywide cleanups by trash day (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Norman holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Regular schedule on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. No work on Thanksgiving: Thursday customers served Friday, Friday customers Saturday. Christmas and New Year's: if on a weekday, the schedule is offset by one day.²¹³
Official notice	normanok.gov
Thanksgiving rule	Thanksgiving: Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday²
Regular holidays	Regular schedules: MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day²

Norman trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Changes; see details	No Solid Waste service on Thu 1/1/26; Thursday customers serviced Friday, Friday customers Saturday (trash, recycling, yard waste). Extra holiday trash picked up for five pickup days from 1/2/26, set 2 ft from the polycart.¹²
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Schedule, City of Norman administrative offices will close in observ…, City Administrative Offices to close to observe the 2025 T… Last checked November 1, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Norman

How it works	on-call (scheduled Saturdays, fee) plus free spring and fall citywide cleanups by trash day¹
How to request	Call Sanitation (405) 329-1023 to schedule on the next available date; the specific Saturdays depend on demand; not scheduled during the Fall/Spring cleanups³
Limits	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	$25 per bulky collection (also applies to a Freon-free refrigerator); spring/fall cleanup free¹
Not accepted	Cleanup: no yard waste, remodeling/demolition debris, junk cars, tires, batteries, paint or other hazardous waste; Freon items only with removal tag⁹

Sources: Sanitation, Residential Collection, Seasonal Cleanup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Norman

Pickup	every other week (A/B weeks; 'Recycle Day and Week' on the city map)¹
Type	single-stream (accepted items placed loose together in the recycling polycart)⁴
Glass	drop-off only (clear, brown, green glass at recycling centers)¹
Plastics	#1 and #2 only⁴

Accepted

Aluminum cans and trays⁴
Paper: newspapers, office paper, magazines, inserts, junk mail, books (pieces larger than a credit card)⁴
Plastics #1 and #2 bottles and jugs⁴
Steel/tin food cans and lids⁴
Paperboard (cereal, tissue boxes)⁴
Flattened cardboard and paper bags; soiled pizza boxes free of food⁴

Not accepted

Garbage, food residue, chemicals, aluminum foil⁴
Glass of any kind (drop off at a recycling center), mirrors⁴
Plastics #3-7, plastic bags and film, Styrofoam⁴
Plastic bags (take to store drop-off)⁴

Programs

Four 24/7 recycling drop-off centers (Transfer Station hub has set hours) accept glass, cans, cardboard, newspaper, plastics #1-#2⁵

Sources: Sanitation, Recycling Guidelines - Curbside Service, Recycling Centers Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - weekly curbside yard waste collection¹
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Collected by hand: containers no more than 35 gallons; permanent containers or paper compostable bags recommended (yard waste in plastic bags is sliced open and the bags landfilled); brush tied in bundles with string/twine (typically 4 ft long, 2 in diameter, 40-60 lb); City of Norman 32-gallon yard waste round can $30 via (405) 329-1023, billed on utility bill¹¹⁰
Food scraps	not accepted at the city compost facility¹⁰
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (last published): real Christmas trees picked up as needed on yard waste pickup days; remove stands/ornaments; trees over 6 ft cut in half; extra holiday trash (wrapping paper, bags, boxes) collected for five pickup days after Christmas and after New Year's, set 2 ft from the polycart. 2026-27 notice not yet published.¹²
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	2026 Residential Fall Cleanup (done): Sept 26 Monday, Oct 3 Tuesday, Oct 10 Wednesday, Oct 17 Thursday, Oct 24 Friday trash-day areas; items out by 7 a.m., no earlier than one week before; Transfer Station free those Saturdays⁹ Spring and fall citywide cleanups, generally April and October⁹

Sources: Sanitation, Seasonal Cleanup, Permanent containers or compostable bags recommended for y…, City of Norman administrative offices will close in observ… Last checked November 1, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Norman Transfer Station (with recycling center hub)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	3901 S. Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072 · Map⁶
Hours	Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday closed⁶
Fees	Residents (current utility bill): $40/ton or $13 up to 600 lb; non-resident/commercial $92/ton or $80 up to 600 lb⁶
Who can use it	current City of Norman utility bill for resident rate⁶
Phone	405-292-9776

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	3803 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072 · Map⁷
Hours	Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment⁷
Fees	no cost⁷
Who can use it	Norman residents with proof of residency⁷
Phone	(405) 366-5463

Norman Compost Facility

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	398 Bratcher Miner Road (compost page); the Transfer Station page gives 3450 S Jenkins Ave · Map⁸
Hours	April-Sept: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Oct-March: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays (and Saturdays Oct-March)⁸
Fees	free yard waste for residents; commercial $20/load; compost free self-loaded, $10/scoop loaded⁸
Who can use it	current City of Norman utility bill⁸
Phone	405-366-5399

Recycling drop-off centers: Hollywood Shopping Center (McGee Dr & Lindsey St), Westwood (2430 Westport Dr), Fire Station #9 (3001 E. Alameda St), Transfer Station hub (3901 S. Chautauqua)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	see name⁵
Hours	24/7 (Transfer Station hub: weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-2 p.m.)⁵
Fees	free⁵

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Recycling Centers, Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 3803 Chatauqua Avenue, Compost Facility, Seasonal Cleanup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	Sanitation Division (405) 329-1023¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	normanok.gov
Email	[email protected]¹
Missed pickup	Trash carts not serviced are collected the next day; call 405-329-1023 or email [email protected]¹

Sources: Sanitation Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Oklahoma cities: Oklahoma trash pickup schedules.

Norman trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Norman?

Trash is collected weekly. Norman does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (experience.arcgis.com).

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Norman?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: No Solid Waste service on Thu 1/1/26; Thursday customers serviced Friday, Friday customers Saturday (trash, recycling, yard waste). Extra holiday trash picked up for five pickup days from 1/2/26, set 2 ft from the polycart.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Norman?

on-call (scheduled Saturdays, fee) plus free spring and fall citywide cleanups by trash day. Call Sanitation (405) 329-1023 to schedule on the next available date; the specific Saturdays depend on demand; not scheduled during the Fall/Spring cleanups Fees: $25 per bulky collection (also applies to a Freon-free refrigerator); spring/fall cleanup free.

Does Norman recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only (clear, brown, green glass at recycling centers).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Norman?

call Sanitation Division (405) 329-1023.

Sources

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SanitationCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday ScheduleCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential CollectionCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling Guidelines - Curbside ServiceCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling CentersCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Transfer StationCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 3803 Chatauqua AvenueCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Compost FacilityCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Seasonal CleanupCity · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Permanent containers or compostable bags recommended for yard waste (city news, updated 6/10/24)City · normanok.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Norman Solid Waste / Recycle / Yard Waste Pick-Up Day feature layers (live query)City · services.arcgis.com · checked November 1, 2026
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City of Norman administrative offices will close in observance of 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year's Holidays (city news, Dec 8 2025)City · normanok.gov · checked November 1, 2026
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City Administrative Offices to close to observe the 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday (city news, Nov 6 2025)City · normanok.gov · checked November 1, 2026

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