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Recycling drop-off center

The M.e.t. Central Tulsa Recycling Center

3825 S. 79th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74145

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
Hours
Monday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (from September 21, 2026)
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Corrugated cardboard, flattened.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Items over 50 lbs are not accepted.
  • Monitors and TVs require a small fee paid online in advance.

Computers

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Items over 50 lbs are not accepted.
  • Computer towers and laptops are free; computer monitors carry a small fee paid online in advance.

Microwaves

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Items over 50 lbs are not accepted.

Televisions

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
  • Items over 50 lbs are not accepted.
  • A small fee must be paid online before dropping off a TV (amount not stated on the page).

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • About Us (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • The M.e.t. is funded by its 10 member governments (Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, Tulsa County) to run residential recycling drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The M.e.t. office phone is (918) 584-0584. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • E-waste is accepted at the Broken Arrow, Central Tulsa, Claremore, Downtown Tulsa, Glenpool and Sand Springs centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free drop-off: cameras, computer batteries, computer towers, copiers/scanners, fax machines, keyboards/mice, laptops, microwaves, phones, printers and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Monitors and televisions are accepted for a small fee paid online before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The fee items are monitors and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: air conditioners, large appliances, items over 50 lbs, light bulbs, vape devices, refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • M.e.t. centers do not accept hazardous waste or paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Central Tulsa Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
    • The M.e.t. Central Tulsa center is at 3825 S. 79th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74145. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (from September 21, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Central Tulsa center accepts flattened corrugated cardboard and household and auto batteries, among other recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.

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