Recycling in Oklahoma City, OK

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Bulky Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • Big items that won't fit in the Big Blue cart are collected monthly at the curb for single-residential households, as part of the bundled trash fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste is included in the regular bundled monthly trash and recycling fee; the first four cubic yards are included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Set items out loose at the curb by 6 a.m. on your assigned day, no more than three days early, with 5 feet of clearance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky collection takes large appliances and furniture and carpets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and items with freon need special handling: remove all doors and call (405) 297-2833 to schedule pickup in your bulky window. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses with bed bugs or biohazards must be wrapped in plastic and labeled "bed bugs" or "biohazard". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky collection does not take tires and rims, batteries of any kind, or paints and solvents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Utilities Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • Excess bulky fees are $14.59 per cubic yard from November 2025 and $15.32 from November 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Free Landfill Day (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • Two Free Landfill Days a year let OKC Utilities trash customers dispose of bulky household items and extra trash at no cost, typically in May and September. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only Oklahoma City residential trash customers with an active OKC Utilities account may take part; apartment residents are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: furniture and bulky items, including televisions, and large appliances without freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: tires, car batteries, electronic waste and appliances containing freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bring an original current Oklahoma City trash bill or the My OKC Utilities app as proof of account. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is at 1621 S. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73108; phone (405) 682-7038. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility is free to Oklahoma City residents, who bring their City water bill as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of The Village, Yukon, Tinker AFB, Shawnee, El Reno, Edmond, Bethany, Nichols Hills, Warr Acres, Mustang and Moore can also use it but may be charged through their municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • OKC's annual Special Collection Event at the State Fairgrounds each spring takes unwanted tires, computers, ammunition and medications from OKC residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bring a current Oklahoma City water bill as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: tires without wheels or rims, computers and peripherals. Not accepted: household electronics such as TVs and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • Two drop-off recycling centers (11028 NE 63rd St. and 9124 SE 74th St.) serve residents not eligible for curbside recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The drop-off centers accept cardboard that is flattened and free of grease and dirt. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Dos and Don'ts (opens in new tab) · City of Oklahoma City
  • Curbside: cardboard must be clean, flattened and free from food residue and grease. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Shop ReStores (opens in new tab) · Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
  • The Downtown Oklahoma City Habitat ReStore is at 1800 N. Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73103; phone (405) 232-5592. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The South Oklahoma City Habitat ReStore is at 4900 S. High Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73129; phone (405) 778-6222. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate To ReStores (opens in new tab) · Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
  • Donation drop-offs are accepted at both ReStores during open hours; pickup can be scheduled online or at (405) 595-2828. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation drop-offs are accepted at both ReStores during open hours; pickup can be scheduled online or at (405) 595-2828. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (NW Expressway, Oklahoma City) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
  • Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (NW Expressway, Oklahoma City) is at 8015 NW Expressway, 73162; phone 405-728-0722. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
  • Goodwill Central Oklahoma accepts household items including exercise equipment, and electronics including computers and flat panel TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Oklahoma accepts household items including exercise equipment, and electronics including computers and flat panel TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Oklahoma accepts household items including exercise equipment, and electronics including computers and flat panel TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (NW 39th St., Oklahoma City) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
  • Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (NW 39th St., Oklahoma City) is at 2016 NW 39th Street, 73118; phone 405-601-8220. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
  • Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City) is at 9118 S Western Avenue Ste F, 73139; phone 405-703-7211. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oklahoma DEQ: Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act (OCERA) (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
  • Under the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act, manufacturers must offer Oklahoma consumers a take-back program for computers and computer monitors; most offer mail-back and few offer drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions are not covered by the Oklahoma Computer Equipment Recovery Act, so manufacturers have no state take-back duty for TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A (Environment and Natural Resources), complete title (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Legislature
  • A manufacturer's recovery plan must collect and recover each covered device bearing its brand from a consumer at no charge to the consumer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • One way manufacturers can meet the law is a mail-back system at no cost to the consumer, such as a prepaid shipping label and at-home pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The law covers consumers: occupants of a home or apartment who used the device mainly for personal or home business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The collection and recovery provisions apply to covered devices used and returned by consumers in Oklahoma. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone selling lead-acid batteries to end users must post a sign at or near the display or point of sale telling the public that lead-acid batteries are accepted for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For the Oklahoma Lead-Acid Battery and Used Motor Oil Recycling Act, a lead-acid battery is one used in boats, planes and motor vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oklahoma tire dealers collect a $2.90 used tire recycling fee on each automobile tire, or tire with a rim of 19.5 inches or less, that they sell. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee is $5.50 for non-automobile tires over 19.5 inches with tread 12 inches or narrower. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee is $10.00 for tires over 19.5 inches with tread wider than 12 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee is $1.00 per motorcycle or motor-driven cycle tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A tire dealer may not charge any additional fee to manage, recycle or dispose of a used tire for which the state recycling fee was remitted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • If you keep the old tires, the dealer must give you a receipt that lets you bring them back to the dealer later. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oklahoma DEQ: OCERA Participating Manufacturers (opens in new tab) · Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ's participating-manufacturer list shows Dell taking desktops, notebooks, tablets and monitors of all brands through an online free shipping label. Checked October 26, 2026.

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