Tulsa, OK trash pickup schedule

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

Population 416,209 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Tulsa residential refuse and recycling program (Public Works / Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy), billed on the City utility bill; City-issued carts only. City pages refer to 'the hauler' without naming a contractor. Bulky waste is scheduled and collected by the City. Apartments/businesses have a separate recycling page (not covered).¹⁶⁷
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, on the same collection day as trash (picked up at a different time by a separate truck), yard waste weekly with trash^3578916
Set out	before 6 a.m. on collection day (FAQ says by 5 a.m.); remove cart from curb by midnight of collection day; curbside carts within 4 feet of curb, 3 feet apart⁶⁷
Your pickup day	Zone map: cityoftulsa.org³¹⁴
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Tulsa holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No residential refuse/recycling collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; the City Holiday Schedule also puts the Day After Thanksgiving on the holiday schedule. In those weeks, collection on the holiday and all later weekdays shifts one day later (Friday routes to Saturday); days before the holiday are unaffected. All other City holidays: regular trash and recycling service.³⁷¹⁶
Official notice	cityoftulsa.org¹⁶

City’s rule

No residential refuse/recycling collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; the City Holiday Schedule also puts the Day After Thanksgiving on the holiday schedule. In those weeks, collection on the holiday and all later weekdays shifts one day later (Friday routes to Saturday); days before the holiday are unaffected. All other City holidays: regular trash and recycling service.³⁷¹⁶

Official notice

cityoftulsa.org¹⁶

Tulsa trash pickup on holidays, 2026
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	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 change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon-Wed routes unchanged; Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 27 (Friday routes Sat Nov 28, see day after).¹⁶
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Delayed one day	Friday routes collected Sat Nov 28.¹⁶
Christmas Eve	Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon-Thu routes unchanged; Friday routes collected Sat Dec 26.¹⁶

Tulsa trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Delayed one day	Mon-Thu routes unchanged; Friday routes collected Sat Jan 2, 2027.¹⁶
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday	Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Tulsa Race Massacre Observance	Tue, Jun 1, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027	No change	Observed Fri Jun 18; regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027	No change	Observed Mon Jul 5; regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No change	Regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	Delayed one day	Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 26, 2027.¹⁶
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 26, 2027	Delayed one day	Friday routes collected Sat Nov 27, 2027.¹⁶
Christmas Eve	Thu, Dec 23, 2027	No change	Observed Thu Dec 23; regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027	No change	Observed Fri Dec 24; the City lists regular trash and recycling service.¹⁶

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

Sources: Trash Collection Schedule, Frequently Asked Questions, City Holiday Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Tulsa

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online⁴
How to request	Schedule online (cityoftulsa.org; utility account login with Customer ID and Account number), via 311 IVR during business hours or email [email protected], at least three days before the pickup day (FAQ: two business days online); collected on your regular collection day; at the curb by 5 a.m.; cancel by calling before noon the day before or the fee is charged. Only for homes whose utilities are in the name of a full-time resident.⁴¹⁴
Limits	Priced per 8 cubic yards; max 4 TVs/monitors, 4 tires without rims, 10 gallons latex paint; limbs, trimmings and stumps under 6 ft long and under 18 in diameter (FAQ says 5 ft, 2025 guide 4 ft); resident remodeling debris separately containerized, max 1 cubic yard; glass boxed separately; small engines drained of oil and gas; electronics/appliances/tires separated from other items⁴
Fees	$20 per 8 cubic yards and $20 per each additional 8 cubic yards (from Oct. 1, 2026; was $10); construction materials $20 per 4 cubic yards; billed to the utility account; charged even if items are non-compliant or the cancellation is late⁴⁷⁸
Accepted	Large appliances (empty): stove, washer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dishwasher, hot water tank⁴ Furniture, including mattresses and sofas⁴ Electronics (max 4 monitors/TVs)⁴ Tires without rims (max 4); latex paint up to 10 gallons⁴ Glass, boxed separately⁴
Not accepted	Automobile parts, batteries, liquids, poisonous/hazardous materials, explosives, loose glass⁴ Contractor remodeling or demolition debris (fencing, shingles, wallboard, lumber, siding)⁴

Sources: Bulky Waste Pick Up, Frequently Asked Questions, Program Rates, Refuse and Recycling Services guide (TARE/City of Tulsa PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Tulsa

Pickup	weekly, on the same collection day as trash (picked up at a different time by a separate truck)³⁷⁹¹⁶
Type	single-stream⁹
Glass	accepted in cart⁹
Plastics	Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and containers (no resin-number limit stated; no bags/film/foam)⁹

Accepted

Aluminum and steel cans, empty aerosol cans¹⁰
Paper and cardboard: junk mail, boxes, magazines, newspaper, paperback books, empty pizza boxes, paper cups, shredded paper in a closed paper bag¹⁰
Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, clamshells, deli trays, reusable containers (emptied)¹⁰
Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green)¹⁰

Not accepted

Plastic bags/film, bubble wrap, Styrofoam¹⁰
Aluminum foil and trays¹⁰
Food-soiled containers, food waste, green/yard waste¹⁰
Wax-coated paper products/cartons; juice boxes/pouches¹⁰
Electronics, batteries, cords, hoses, string lights, textiles, hangers, light bulbs, paint, sharps, tires, wood¹⁰
Bagged recyclables (only shredded paper may be bagged, in paper)⁷

Programs

96-gallon blue recycling cart included in all rates; extra recycling carts free⁹
M.e.t. (Metropolitan Environmental Trust) depots for recycling and e-waste¹¹

Sources: Trash Collection Schedule, Frequently Asked Questions, Recycling, What Can Be Recycled, Additional Services, City Holiday Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁵
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	weekly with trash⁵⁷
Rules	Bagged inside gray trash cart, or extra in transparent bags (no sticker needed) / bundles max 2 ft across x 5 ft long (rules page: 4x2 ft), under 40 lb each; max 15 extra bags/bundles per week incl. trash; never in blue cart; all yard waste at the curb⁵
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (latest published): in December and January live trees go at the curb on your primary collection day, cut into 4-foot sections; artificial trees go in the gray trash cart; live trees (all decorations removed) can also be taken to the Mulch Site, 2100 N. 145th East Ave. No 2026-27 notice yet.¹⁸
Leaf collection	Leaves go in the gray cart or transparent bags at the curb with weekly trash, or free drop-off at the Mulch Site¹²
Cleanup events	Neighborhood Dumpster Program for registered neighborhood groups (30-yard containers)¹¹

Sources: Greenwaste Pick Up, Frequently Asked Questions, Additional Services, Mulch Site, City of Tulsa Offers Holiday Recycling Tips, Christmas Tre… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Tulsa Mulch Site

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	2100 N. 145th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK · Map¹²
Hours	Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday and City holidays. Listed closures: Wed Nov 11, Thu Nov 26, Fri Nov 27, Sun Nov 29, Thu Dec 24, Fri Dec 25, Sun Dec 27 (2026); Fri Jan 1, Sun Jan 3, Mon Jan 18 (2027)¹²
Fees	Free for Tulsa residents and MOU-community customers; commercial and non-MOU customers pay a per-cubic-yard fee by card¹²
Who can use it	Free drop-off with a driver's license or current utility bill from the municipality you live in, or a manifest from your community; mulch/firewood pick-up open to anyone¹²
Accepts	Tree branches, grass clippings and leaves; not logs over 24 in diameter, root balls/trees with foreign material, rock, pipe, lumber, treated wood, trash, dirt or building materials¹²
Notes	Page labels Nov 27 and Nov 29 as 'Thursday' (wrong weekdays); dates kept, weekdays corrected. FAQ gives older hours (7 days, 7:30-5).

Household Pollutant Collection Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	4502 S. Galveston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107 · Map¹³
Hours	Wednesday and Saturday 8-11:30 a.m. and noon-4:30 p.m.¹³
Fees	Free for Tulsa residents; non-residents $1.37/lb; residents of Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs and unincorporated Tulsa County get the first 45 lb free with a M.e.t. voucher (vouchers no longer issued at the facility on Saturdays since Aug 1)¹³
Who can use it	Tulsa residents show driver's license or City of Tulsa utility bill¹³
Phone	(918) 591-4325

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

Sources: Mulch Site, Household Pollutant Collection Facility, Refuse and Recycling Services guide (TARE/City of Tulsa PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	tulsa.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com⁷¹⁹
Phone	311 (during regular business hours)⁷¹³
311	311; email [email protected]¹
Official website	cityoftulsa.org

Sources: Refuse & Recycling, Frequently Asked Questions, Household Pollutant Collection Facility, Tulsa 311 online services (A-Z) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Oklahoma cities: Oklahoma trash pickup schedules.

Tulsa trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Tulsa?

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

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Tulsa?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Wed routes unchanged; Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 27 (Friday routes Sat Nov 28, see day after).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Tulsa?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Thu routes unchanged; Friday routes collected Sat Dec 26.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Tulsa?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Mon-Thu routes unchanged; Friday routes collected Sat Jan 2, 2027.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Tulsa?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Schedule online (https://www.cityoftulsa.org/apps/BulkyWaste; utility account login with Customer ID and Account number), via 311 IVR during business hours or email [email protected], at least three days before the pickup day (FAQ: two business days online); collected on your regular collection day; at the curb by 5 a.m.; cancel by calling before noon the day before or the fee is charged. Only for homes whose utilities are in the name of a full-time resident. Fees: $20 per 8 cubic yards and $20 per each additional 8 cubic yards (from Oct. 1, 2026; was $10); construction materials $20 per 4 cubic yards; billed to the utility account; charged even if items are non-compliant or the cancellation is late.

Does Tulsa recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Tulsa?

Use the city’s online form (tulsa.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com) or call 311 (during regular business hours).

Sources

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Refuse & RecyclingCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential ServicesCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Collection ScheduleCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Waste Pick UpCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Greenwaste Pick UpCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Program Rules and Cart MaintenanceCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked QuestionsCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Program RatesCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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What Can Be RecycledCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Additional ServicesCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Mulch SiteCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Pollutant Collection FacilityCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Refuse and Recycling Services guide (TARE/City of Tulsa PDF)City · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Service collection by day map (PDF, Nov 2020)City · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Holiday ScheduleCity · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City Hall, Other Facilities Closed November 27-28 for Thanksgiving Holiday 2025City · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Tulsa Offers Holiday Recycling Tips, Christmas Tree Disposal Options (press release 12/19/2025)City · cityoftulsa.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Tulsa 311 online services (A-Z)City · tulsa.portal.us.empro.verintcloudservices.com · checked October 30, 2026

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