Default rule and exceptions
The City of Tulsa provides bulky waste collection for large items that do not fit in the refuse cart, for a fee of $20 per 8 cubic yards (beginning Oct. 1, 2026), with each additional 8 cubic yards another $20; contractor debris is not collected.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Provides bulky waste collection for large items that do not fit inside the refuse cart, and for yard waste too big to bundle. |
| Property owner | Pays a fee of $20 per 8 cubic yards of bulky waste picked up (beginning Oct. 1, 2026), and $20 for each additional 8 cubic yards. |
| Exceptions | No contractor debris will be collected. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 12, 2026.
The City of Tulsa provides bulky waste collection for large items that do not fit inside your refuse cart, and for yard waste that is too big to bundle for the regular hauler. There is a fee of $20 (Beginning Oct. 1, 2026) per 8 cubic yards, with each additional 8 cubic yards will be $20 (starting Oct.1, 2026).
Items must be separately and securely containerized and no more than one cubic yard total. No contractor debris will be collected.
The Bulky Waste Pick-Up program is available for residents to dispose of large items that do not fit inside their refuse cart, along with yard waste that is too large to bundle for regular collection service.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Tulsa, OK?
Responsibility is shared. Provides bulky waste collection for large items that do not fit inside the refuse cart, and for yard waste too big to bundle.
Are there exceptions in Tulsa, OK?
No contractor debris will be collected.
What is this based on for Tulsa, OK?
This verdict is sourced to Bulky Waste Pick Up and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Bulky Waste Pick Upofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-12
- Bulky Waste Pick Up (excluded debris)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-12
- Refuse & Recyclingofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-12
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