Household Pollutant Disposal Special Event Scheduled for March 30

3/26/2019

Start spring cleaning by ridding your home of chemicals and potentially hazardous items. A Household Pollutant Disposal Special Event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility, 4502 S. Galveston Ave. In addition to the usually accepted items (listed below), special items accepted only at this event are tires, e-waste (television - $21 fee; monitor - $10 fee), medications and ammunition. No appointment is necessary for the special event.

Residents with only the usually accepted items can avoid long lines at the special event and make an appointment to bring them on another Saturday or a Wednesday. 

Disposal fees may apply for non-Tulsa residents bringing more than 60 pounds, excluding the special items accepted only at this event.

The Swap Shop at the Household Pollutant Collection Facility also will be open during the special event. Customers may take up to five items for free – no drop-off required.

Accepted Items:                                          Non-Accepted Items:

• Oil based paints and thinners                    ● Industrial or commercial waste
• Automotive fluids                                     ● Latex paint
• Flammable liquids                                    ● Medical or biomedical waste (syringes, needles)
• Fluorescent and CFL lightbulbs               ● Asbestos
• Cooking oil/grease                                    ● Food or organic waste
• Aerosols, household cleaners                    ● Radioactive material
• Household and car batteries
• Pool and lawn chemicals
• Small electronics, thermostats