Crews are on track to finish collecting the second round of storm debris left after the Oct. 2020 ice storms earlier than anticipated. Residents who have debris remaining after the second pass will need to set it out with their regular monthly bulky waste. To see your next bulky waste day, visit okc.gov/mytrashday.
The second pass will finish ahead of schedule since most residents set their debris to the curb in time for the first pass, which began Nov. 16, 2020. By the time the second pass started, there was little left to collect. Contractors will continue to cut and haul off limbs two inches or greater in diameter that are hanging over the public rights-of-way.
“We want to thank our residential customers for their patience throughout this process,” said Utilities Director Chris Browning. “It has not been easy, and we appreciate everyone’s diligence in getting their debris to the curbside so quickly.”
Residents who will need to set debris out with their regular bulky waste are reminded of the following:
- Set out your bulky trash no later than 6 a.m. on your monthly pick-up date, and allow up to three days for crews to pick everything up.
- Limbs and debris should be cut into pieces of 10’ feet or less.
- Place your bulky waste near the curb and not in the street.
- Place items loose in an area where they can be easily collected.
- Do not place bulky waste near mailboxes, trees, electric boxes, gas meters, power lines or other obstacles.
- Do not cover your water meter or block sidewalks.
- The first four cubic yards (about the size of two refrigerators) are included in your monthly service fee. Customers who place more than that amount will be charged for additional waste on their next utility bill.
- Bagged waste, including leaves and yard clippings, needs to go in your Big Blue trash bin. Bagged waste set outside of Big Blue, or with regular bulky waste, will not be collected.
For other bulky waste set-out guidelines, visit okc.gov/utilities.
Call Utilities Customer Service at (405) 297-2833 for questions and details.
Media Contacts
Jennifer McClintock (Utilities)
(405) 297-3363 / (405) 464-9288
jennifer.mcclintock@okc.gov