Oklahoma City, OK trash pickup schedule
Oklahoma City trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service): WM (Waste Management) City of OKC Utilities Department (Solid Waste Management) runs the service for single-family households and bills it; the City contracts WM, which collects all Big Green recycling and weekly trash in about 2/3 of the service area (City crews the rest). Bulky waste is a City program. Apartments are commercial (private service).3810 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week18 |
| Set out | by 6 a.m. on collection day, not before 7 p.m. the night before; put away by 8 p.m. the day after1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: okc.gov. App: My OKC Utilities (okcutilities.com account/app) · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Collection not affected5 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Oklahoma City holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | City-observed holidays may move collection to a published makeup day (chart on My Trash Day); weekend holidays are observed the Friday before or Monday after; dates set each April for the fiscal year (July-June). Bulky waste is not affected by holidays.5 |
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| Official notice | okc.gov5 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| 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 | Moved to Wednesday | Monday, May 25 collection made up Wednesday, May 275 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | Collection as usual5 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | Observed Friday, July 3: collection as usual5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Moved to Wednesday | Monday, September 7 collection made up Wednesday, September 95 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | Collection not affected5 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Moved to Saturday | Thursday, November 26 collection made up Saturday, November 285 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No change | Collection as usual5 |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No change | Collection as usual5 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Moved to Saturday | Friday, December 25 collection made up Saturday, December 265 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Moved to Saturday | Friday, January 1, 2027 collection made up Saturday, January 25 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Moved to Wednesday | Monday, January 18, 2027 collection made up Wednesday, January 205 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | Moved to Wednesday | Monday, May 31, 2027 collection made up Wednesday, June 25 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | No change | Observed Friday, June 18, 2027: collection as usual5 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Oklahoma City
| How it works | Set collection days Monthly, on an assigned date; crews collect within a Mon-Tue-Wed or Wed-Thu-Fri window.2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | No booking: set out by 6 a.m. on your assigned monthly bulky date, no more than 3 days early (date on water bill, okcutilities.com/app, or My Trash Day map). Freon appliances and basketball goals: call (405) 297-2833 to schedule within your window.2 |
| Limits | 4 cubic yards included per month (about two large refrigerators); items loose, no bags; limbs cut to 10 ft or shorter2 |
| Fees | Included in the bundled monthly trash bill up to 4 cu yd; above that, charged for each cubic yard over (4-10 cu yd: pile tagged and billed on next bill; over 10 cu yd: door tag, customer must call to approve). Excess Bulky Fee on the City rate table: $14.59 (Nov 2025 rate), $15.32 from Nov 2026.213 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Oklahoma City
| Pickup | every other week8 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream8 |
| Glass | accepted in cart6 |
| Plastics | Bottles, tubs and containers; the City says to ignore resin numbers6 |
Accepted
- Paper: household/office paper, magazines, newspaper, mail, paperback books, paper to-go cups (no lids/straws)6
- Plastic food and bathroom bottles, tubs and containers; PP to-go cups6
- Glass bottles and jars6
- Aluminum cans, foil and bakeware; steel food and pet food cans6
- Clean flattened cardboard, food boxes, pizza boxes (top if greasy); milk/juice cartons6
Not accepted
- Plastic bags and film, bubble wrap, flexible bags; keep recycling loose68
- Garden hoses, string lights, storage containers, CD cases, plastic cutlery6
- Paper towels, napkins, tissue, paper plates, food-soiled paper6
- Window/auto glass, mirrors, ceramics, bakeware glass, light bulbs6
- Yard waste, construction debris, regular trash6
Programs
- Two recycling drop-off centers for residents not eligible for curbside: 11028 NE 63rd St. and 9124 SE 74th St.7
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | No No separate yard waste collection: bagged leaves/grass go in the Big Blue trash cart; tree limbs (cut to 10 ft) and DIY landscape debris go out with monthly bulky waste.1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Bagged leaves and grass inside Big Blue carts only (no bags beside carts or with bulky); limbs and small trees with monthly bulky waste, cut to 10 ft or shorter; contractor landscape waste not collected. Extra bagged waste can go to the landfill on Free Landfill Days.12 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): natural trees dropped off Dec 26 - Jan 15 at Will Rogers Park (3600 Pat Murphy Dr.) or Wheeler Park (1120 S. Western Ave.) for OKC Parks mulching (no lights, ornaments, nails, stands or flocking); or set natural/artificial trees out with bulky waste by 6 a.m. on your monthly bulky date. 2026-27 not yet announced.12 |
| Leaf collection | Bag leaves and put them in the Big Blue trash cart (order extra carts for a monthly fee); no separate leaf collection1 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1621 S. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73108 · Map4 |
| Hours | 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday (Swap Shop 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tue-Fri); closed on City holidays such as Labor Day4 |
| Fees | free to Oklahoma City residents (bring City water bill)4 |
| Who can use it | OKC residents; some nearby municipalities' residents may be charged via their city4 |
| Phone | (405) 682-7038 |
| Notes | The Labor Day 2026 notice lists the HHW center under 'Closed:'; other holiday closures are announced per holiday. |
Recycling drop-off center (NE)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 11028 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City · Map7 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | for residents not eligible for curbside recycling7 |
| Accepts | Paper, books, cardboard (flattened), plastic bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, milk and juice cartons; loose, no plastic bags; no trash or bulky waste7 |
Recycling drop-off center (SE)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 9124 SE 74th St., Oklahoma City · Map7 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | for residents not eligible for curbside recycling7 |
| Accepts | Paper, books, cardboard (flattened), plastic bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, milk and juice cartons; loose, no plastic bags; no trash or bulky waste7 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | okcutilities.com (Service tab); report within two business days1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Utilities Customer Service (405) 297-2833, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.10 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | okc.gov10 |
Nearby cities
- Edmond, OK15 miles · The city collects
- Norman, OK18 miles · The city collects
- Tulsa, OK101 miles · The city collects
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Everett, WARubatino Refuse Removal (UTC certificate G-58) or WM North Sound (Waste Management of Washington, UTC certificate G-237), depending on area
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All Oklahoma cities: Oklahoma trash pickup schedules.
Oklahoma City trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Oklahoma City?
Trash is collected weekly. Oklahoma City does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (okc.gov) or the My OKC Utilities (okcutilities.com account/app) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Oklahoma City?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Thursday, November 26 collection made up Saturday, November 28
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Oklahoma City?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday, December 25 collection made up Saturday, December 26
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Oklahoma City?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: Friday, January 1, 2027 collection made up Saturday, January 2
How do I get rid of bulky items in Oklahoma City?
Set collection days. No booking: set out by 6 a.m. on your assigned monthly bulky date, no more than 3 days early (date on water bill, okcutilities.com/app, or My Trash Day map). Freon appliances and basketball goals: call (405) 297-2833 to schedule within your window. Fees: Included in the bundled monthly trash bill up to 4 cu yd; above that, charged for each cubic yard over (4-10 cu yd: pile tagged and billed on next bill; over 10 cu yd: door tag, customer must call to approve). Excess Bulky Fee on the City rate table: $14.59 (Nov 2025 rate), $15.32 from Nov 2026.
Does Oklahoma City recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Oklahoma City?
Use the city’s online form (https://okcutilities.com (Service tab); report within two business days) or call Utilities Customer Service (405) 297-2833, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sources
- 1 Big Blue Trash Collection - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Bulky Waste - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Free Landfill Day - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 My Trash Day - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling Dos and Don'ts - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Recycling Drop-Off Centers - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Recycling FAQs - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Recycling - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Trash Services - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Trash Collection Zones (City of OKC ArcGIS open data layer)City · utility.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 OKC residents can mulch or dispose of live Christmas trees (Dec 16, 2025) - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Utilities Rates & Fees - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 City of OKC offices closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day (Aug 27, 2026) - City of OKCCity · okc.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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