Curbside GuideKnow before you throw.

← Thanksgiving trash guide

Thanksgiving trash & recycling in Oklahoma City, OK

Holiday pickup

No trash or recycling pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The make-up day is Saturday, November 28. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is collection as usual, and bulky waste pickup is not affected by holidays.

Last verified:

Pickup changes
No trash or recycling pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The make-up day is Saturday, November 28. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is collection as usual, and bulky waste pickup is not affected by holidays.
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Pour leftover fats, oils and grease into a soup can or similar container with a lid, put it in the freezer, and when it's full throw it away in your regular trash. Wipe greasy cookware with a paper towel before washing and throw the towel away. Hot water, soap and the garbage disposal don't stop grease clogs.
Extra trash
Monthly service includes two Big Blue trash carts. If that's not enough, you can order up to two more Big Blue carts for an extra monthly fee through okcutilities.com. Large items can go out with your monthly bulky waste pickup, which isn't affected by the holiday.
Boxes & wrapping
Break down and flatten shipping boxes and keep cardboard clean and free of food and grease. Put recyclables loose in the Big Green cart, never bagged. Tissue paper, paper plates and napkins go in the trash, as do plastic film, bubble wrap and plastic party goods.
Tip
Find your schedule on the City's My Trash Day map or your OKC Utilities bill.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-02): www.okc.gov · www.okc.gov · www.okc.gov · www.okc.gov

When's my pickup?

Type your street address to see your trash, recycling and large-item days.

Data: City of Oklahoma City / OCWUT (Trash, Recycle & Bulky Waste Zones), as of 2026-10-22. Official schedule page

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in OKC?

No trash or recycling pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The make-up day is Saturday, November 28. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is collection as usual, and bulky waste pickup is not affected by holidays.

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in OKC?

Pour leftover fats, oils and grease into a soup can or similar container with a lid, put it in the freezer, and when it's full throw it away in your regular trash. Wipe greasy cookware with a paper towel before washing and throw the towel away. Hot water, soap and the garbage disposal don't stop grease clogs.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in OKC?

Monthly service includes two Big Blue trash carts. If that's not enough, you can order up to two more Big Blue carts for an extra monthly fee through okcutilities.com. Large items can go out with your monthly bulky waste pickup, which isn't affected by the holiday.

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in OKC?

Break down and flatten shipping boxes and keep cardboard clean and free of food and grease. Put recyclables loose in the Big Green cart, never bagged. Tissue paper, paper plates and napkins go in the trash, as do plastic film, bubble wrap and plastic party goods.

Other items in OKC

Thanksgiving trash in other cities