Refuse and Recycling

Our trash service is based on a "pay-as-you-throw" model that allows you to control how much you pay each month. The less trash you throw out, the smaller the cart you need. And the smaller the cart you need, the less you pay.

When your gray cart is picked up it is taken to the Reworld Waste to Energy Facility where it is turned into steam and then sold for energy. 

Your blue cart is picked up and taken to the Tulsa Recycling and Transfer facility where it is separated by recyclable and then sold.

The menu to the right will give you basic information regarding this service, along with a collection schedule and recycling options. Or download our digital Refuse and Recycling Services Guide for a complete list of services and schedules.

If you can't find the information you need, please email 311 at Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org or call 311 during regular business hours.

• Refuse and Recycling Collection Schedule

Refuse/Recycling Rates
NEW RATES HELP TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN SERVICES

Beginning in October, updated utility rates will go into effect for City of Tulsa customers. As part of the overall utility rate adjustments, customers will also see changes to refuse and recycling rates on their monthly utility bill.
For a typical residential customer, their overall utility bill is estimated to increase approximately $5.82 per month across water, sewer, refuse, recycling, and other utility services. Within that total, the standard monthly refuse and recycling rate will increase by 4%, with the exact amount depending on the services selected by each customer.

Refuse/Recycling Chart Service Rate Changes per Month:

Customers that utilize the physically limited services will experience the same increase in rates.

Additional service changes include an increase to backyard collection service rates, which will now cost $28 per month, and the discontinuing of the extended backyard service and twice-a-week collection service. Collection will occur once a week only.

Additional Rate Changes per Month:

Extra refuse sticker colors will be updated to purple, if residents have orange stickers left over, they will need to use four per bag.

Changes in Bulky Waste
RATE INCREASE TO BEGIN IN THE FALL

Beginning in October, updated rates for the City of Tulsa’s Bulky Waste Pick-Up program will go into effect as part of ongoing efforts to support the operation and maintenance of the service.

The new rates will help offset rising costs associated with collecting, transporting, and disposing of bulky waste throughout Tulsa. The updated rates were recommended by the Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy (TARE) Board and approved during the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process.

Material Collection Rate Increases:

Any materials exceeding $40, will require additional authorization before collection.

The Bulky Waste Pick-Up program is available for residents
to dispose of large items that do not fit inside their refuse cart, along with yard waste that is too large to bundle for regular collection service.

To schedule a pick-up, visit your online utility account, use the Interactive Voice Response system at 311 during regular business hours, or email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org