Recycling in Tulsa, OK

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Pollutant Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
  • The Household Pollutant Collection Facility is at 4502 S. Galveston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107; phone (918) 591-4325. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Wednesday and Saturday, 8-11:30 a.m. and noon-4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tulsa residents drop off for free by showing a driver license or City of Tulsa utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of Bixby, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Collinsville, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs and unincorporated Tulsa County can get a voucher from the M.e.t. to drop off the first 45 lbs free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sapulpa residents can get free vouchers for the facility from the City of Sapulpa utility offices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility is a year-round facility open to residential customers. 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.
• 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.
• Downtown Tulsa Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
  • The M.e.t. Downtown Tulsa center is at 1101 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hours: Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donation Pickup (opens in new tab) · Green Country Habitat for Humanity
  • Green Country Habitat offers free donation pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickup requires at least two large items that cannot fit in your vehicle, such as a couch, dining table, bed frame or refrigerator. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat does not accept mattresses, box springs, older electronics, used paint, unframed mirrors or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donations may also be dropped off at any ReStore location. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All donations must be in good working condition; Habitat does not repair items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donation Guidelines: Items We Cannot Accept (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Green Country Habitat for Humanity
  • Furniture must be in good condition with no rips, tears, stains, pet hair or odors; sleeper sofas are accepted with the mattress removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances must be working and no more than 10 years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore Tulsa (opens in new tab) · Green Country Habitat for Humanity
  • ReStore Tulsa is at 1234 S. Norwood, Tulsa, OK 74112; 918-359-5555. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; donation drop-off Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Refuse & Recycling Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
  • A $20 charge per about eight cubic yards is added to the utility bill for a bulky waste collection; it is not per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulky Waste Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
  • Scheduling online requires a City utility Customer ID and Account number. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste accepts furniture including mattresses and sofas, and electronics such as computers, monitors and TVs (limit four monitors/TVs). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large appliances such as stoves, washers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers and water heaters are accepted; appliances must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires without rims (limit four) and latex paint (up to 10 gallons) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste does not take automobile parts, batteries, liquids or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule at least three days before the pickup day; pickup is on your regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Separate electronics, appliances and tires from other bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• What Can Be Recycled (opens in new tab) · City of Tulsa
  • Paper and cardboard accepted in the blue cart include cardboard boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recyclables must be empty and dry. 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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