Recycling Centers in Oklahoma City, OK
Find drop-off recycling locations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Oklahoma City: A Local Guide
In Oklahoma City, curbside recycling runs on the Big Green cart, collected by the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department (the matching Big Blue cart is for regular trash). Residents place accepted items loose in the Big Green cart, and the city checks collection days on your water bill or at okcutilities.com. If you need a specific business or scrap yard instead, our list of Oklahoma City recycling centers covers metal buyers, electronics recyclers and more across the metro.
The Big Green cart accepts what the city calls the "Big Six": paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic household bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, clean flattened cardboard, and paperboard cartons such as milk and juice boxes. Notably, Oklahoma City still takes all colors of glass bottles and jars at the curb, which many nearby cities do not. Items should be empty, clean and dry, and must never be bagged.
Beyond the cart, the city runs two recycling drop-off centers and a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for paint, chemicals, batteries and automotive fluids. For options in other parts of the state, see our hub for Oklahoma, or compare the nearby programs in Edmond and Norman.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Oklahoma City
Does Oklahoma City accept glass in curbside recycling?
Yes. Oklahoma City accepts glass bottles and jars in all colors (clear, green and brown) in the Big Green curbside recycling cart, as long as they are empty, clean and dry. Glass is also accepted at the city's recycling drop-off centers. You can confirm current rules alongside other local options on our Oklahoma City recycling centers page.
What goes in the Big Green recycling cart in OKC?
The Big Green cart accepts the city's "Big Six": paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic household bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, clean flattened cardboard, and paperboard cartons. Never add plastic bags, Styrofoam, clothing, food, batteries or electronics. Keep everything loose and unbagged. For items the cart won't take, browse Oklahoma City recycling centers that handle scrap metal and e-waste.
Where can I drop off recycling or hazardous waste in Oklahoma City?
The city operates two recycling drop-off centers, at 11028 NE 63rd St. and 9124 SE 74th St., where clean, loose recyclables (including glass) can be left in the dumpsters. For paint, chemicals, batteries and automotive fluids, use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. See more facilities on our Oklahoma City recycling centers list.
Is the OKC hazardous waste center free, and what do I need to bring?
Yes. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. is free for Oklahoma City residents, who should bring their City water bill as proof of residency. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and it accepts items such as paint, cleaners, pesticides, batteries, motor oil and propane tanks. More local options are listed on our Oklahoma City recycling centers page.