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What Day Is Trash Pickup in Oklahoma City, OK?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for Oklahoma City

  • Trash day: Fridays, collected by OKC Utilities
  • Recycling: biweekly on Fridays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: call 311 — free, no limit

Trash pickup in Oklahoma City is weekly on Fridays. OKC Utilities collects trash, recycling (biweekly on Fridays), and yard waste (spring through fall). Bins out by 6:00 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

OKC Utilities

Municipal service

Contact

405-297-2833

Official website

Trash Pickup

Fridays (weekly)

Set out by 6:00 AM

Recycling Pickup

Fridays (biweekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Fridays

Recycling Collection

Every other week

Fridays

Yard Waste

Seasonal (spring through fall)

Wednesdays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with OKC Utilities for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

Oklahoma City accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminum cans

NOT Accepted

  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
  • Electronics (e-waste)
Recycling rules for Oklahoma City

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Call 311 or hauler

Free Pickups Per Year

Unlimited (free)

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for Oklahoma City

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in Oklahoma City by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for Oklahoma City

Composting in Oklahoma City

Available

Oklahoma City offers curbside composting for organic waste. Check your hauler for green bin availability.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in Oklahoma City.4 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in Oklahoma City

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Oklahoma City?
Trash pickup in Oklahoma City, OK is weekly on Fridays. Set out your bins by 6:00 AM. OKC Utilities handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected biweekly on Fridays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in Oklahoma City?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In Oklahoma City, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Oklahoma City?
To schedule bulk pickup in Oklahoma City, call 311 or your hauler. Call your waste hauler for pricing.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in Oklahoma City. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with OKC Utilities for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does Oklahoma City have composting?
Yes, Oklahoma City offers composting. Drop-off composting is available at designated locations.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in Oklahoma City?
If your trash was missed in Oklahoma City, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 6:00 AM. Then call OKC Utilities at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has approximately 4 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

Related Pages

Recycling Guide

What goes in the recycling bin in Oklahoma City

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Holiday Schedule

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Hazardous Waste

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with OKC Utilities for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.