Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Norman provides comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable solid waste disposal options. Understanding the local trash collection schedule and guidelines helps homeowners manage their waste effectively while contributing to a cleaner environment.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Norman
The City of Norman’s Sanitation Division offers automated trash collection for residential customers, with specific guidelines to ensure efficient service. Residents can easily determine their collection day by using the city’s online address lookup tool, which provides personalized pickup information.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Cart Usage and Placement
- Carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on collection day
- Position cart within 2 feet of the curb, with handles facing away from the street
- Leave 3-4 feet of clearance around the cart
- Carts can be placed curbside from 12:00 pm the day before collection
- Remove carts from the curb by 12:00 pm the day after collection
What Can Be Disposed
- All household trash must be placed inside the assigned cart
- Do not overfill – lid should close completely
- Bag lighter items to prevent wind scattering
What Cannot Be Disposed
- Lumber and metal
- Furniture and remodeling debris
- Rocks, concrete, and dirt
- Yard waste
- Hot ashes or coals
- Paint or hazardous materials
Recycling Services
Norman offers multiple recycling options:
- Curbside recycling (collected every other week)
- Three satellite recycling drop-off locations:
- Hollywood Shopping Center
- 2420 Westport Drive
- Fire Station #9
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
- Scheduled Saturdays twice per month
- $25 collection fee
- Refrigerators accepted if certified Freon-free
- Call Sanitation Services at (405) 329-1023 to schedule
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
The city provides two city-wide cleanup events annually:
- Spring Cleanup
- Fall Cleanup
Residents can check the city website or Facebook page for specific dates and details.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
While specific holiday schedules aren’t detailed, residents are advised to check the city’s website or contact Sanitation Services for any holiday service modifications.
How to Request Services
- Additional cart: $7 per month (3-month minimum)
- Call Sanitation Services at (405) 329-1023
- Transfer Station available for extra trash disposal
The City of Norman provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to keep the community clean and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and utilizing available resources, residents can ensure efficient waste management and contribute to a neat, sustainable community.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Can we throw a sofa in bulk trash in Oklahoma?Almost any big junk or debris that won’t fit in your Big Blue trash cart can be collected as part of the City’s monthly bulky waste program. Bulky waste collection is included as part of your regular trash and recycling services.
What is the holiday schedule for trash pickup in Oklahoma City?Holiday Schedule
If a recognized City holiday falls on your collection day and your collection day is either Monday or Tuesday then your collection day will be Wednesday. If your collection day falls on a recogonized holiday and your collection day is Thursday or Friday then your collection day will be Saturday.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
https://www.normanok.gov/residents-visitors/trash-recycling
Call Sanitation services at (405) 329-1023. A second cart is $7 per month with a three month minimum. How do I get my big trash picked up?
https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/utilities/sanitation/residential-collection
Call the Sanitation Division at (405)-329-1023 to schedule a pick-up on the next available date. Note: Bulk Pick Ups are not scheduled during the time of Fall