Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Moore provides comprehensive trash collection services to ensure residents can easily dispose of their household waste while keeping the city clean and environmentally responsible.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Moore
Moore offers organized trash collection services for residential customers, with specific guidelines to ensure efficient waste management. Sanitation services operate on Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, providing residents with multiple pickup options throughout the week.
Residential Trash Collection
Polycart Guidelines
- All household trash must be contained in a city-provided polycart
- Trash, including grass clippings, must be bagged and placed inside the polycart
- Bagged trash left by the curb will not be collected
- Residents can purchase a second cart for $7.00 by contacting customer service at 405-793-5032
Collection Requirements
- Place polycarts at the curb before 7:00 am on your designated pickup day
- Remove cart from the street by end of day (typically by 6 pm)
- Do not place cart within 3 feet of obstructions
- Ensure cart lid is closed with no items sticking out
- Break down cardboard and place loosely in the cart
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Moore offers residents two free bulk trash pickups per calendar year:
- Schedule by calling 405-793-5070
- Items cannot be placed at the curb until the weekend before scheduled pickup
- Place items within 10 feet of the curb
- Tree branches must be shorter than 10 feet in length
Prohibited Bulk Items
- Tires
- Batteries
- Paints
- Oils
- Household Chemicals
- Freon units
- Concrete
- Shingles
- Landscaping boulders
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste must follow the same polycart and bagging guidelines as regular trash. Residents are encouraged to break down larger items and ensure proper containment.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Four holidays are observed with modified collection schedules:
- New Year’s Day
- Fourth of July
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If your trash day falls on a holiday, place your cart out on Wednesday of that week.
How to Request Services
- Trash Collection Inquiries: 405-793-5070
- Customer Service: 405-793-5032
- Additional Landfill Voucher: One free voucher per calendar year available at Moore City Hall
Moore’s trash pickup services are designed to keep the community clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. By following these guidelines, residents can ensure smooth waste collection and contribute to the city’s sanitation efforts.
Public Works Contact:
- Address: 512 NW 27th St, Moore, OK 73160
- Sanitation Phone: 405-793-5070
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.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
What is the holiday schedule for trash pickup in OKC?
| Holiday | City Observed Date | Makeup Day |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4 | Collection as usual |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1 | Wednesday, September 3 |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11 | Collection as usual |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27 | Saturday, November 29 |
https://www.cityofmoore.com/departments/public-works/bulk-trash-pick-up
Each residence is allowed two free big trash pickups per calendar year, for the person residing in the home. To schedule a big trash pickup call 405-793-5070.
https://www.cityofmoore.com/departments-divisions/public-works/sanitation-rules
All household trash must be in a polycart. · Polycarts must be at the curb before 7:00 am on your pickup day. · Four Holidays are observed during the year.