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Assistant Oklahoma City Manager Dennis Clowers to retire
Dennis Clowers, one of Oklahoma City’s three Assistant City Managers, is retiring effective Feb. 7.
11/15/2018 1:23 PM
Recycling drop-off centers now open in east Oklahoma City
Residents of east Oklahoma City have two new options when it comes to their recycling service. The Utilities Department has opened two drop-off centers for recycling: one at 9124 SE 74th Street, and 11028 NE 63rd Street.
08/17/2018 12:59 PM
Oklahoma City fishing permit changes take effect Sept. 1
New fees for City of Oklahoma City fishing permits and a new three-day permit take effect Sept. 1.
08/16/2018 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents continue to be more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
08/14/2018 12:48 PM
Construction projects to affect West River Trail, Lake Overholser Trail
Construction projects in the coming weeks will affect the West River Trail and Lake Overholser Trail in west Oklahoma City.
08/10/2018 10:34 AM
OKC’s ‘Little Blue’ recycling ends June 1, new large cart service begins in July
A longtime icon of Oklahoma City neighborhoods will soon be a thing of the past when the City retires its “Little Blue” recycling bin on June 1 to make way for its new large-cart recycling program starting in early July.
05/18/2018 10:23 AM
Tips for an environmentally friendly, healthy lawn
05/10/2018 9:14 AM
OKC on track with new recycle cart delivery; Use new carts in July
Oklahoma City neighborhoods are turning green with the delivery of new, large recycling carts. But remember: Don’t use the new carts until July.
04/09/2018 11:16 AM
Delivery of new, large recycling carts begins Monday for urban Oklahoma City residents
Oklahoma City is making big changes to its curbside recycling program, and urban residents begin to get their new, larger recycling carts on Monday.
02/23/2018 8:00 AM
New Oklahoma City trash pickup days start Monday
As of Monday, Feb. 5, more than 90,000 of the City’s solid waste customers will have a new trash day or monthly bulky trash pick-up day. Customers may look at their current City of Oklahoma City water bill or visit okc.gov/mytrashday to see if they have a new pickup day.
02/01/2018 12:48 PM
OKC Utilities to roll out new trash collection days beginning Feb. 5
About half of Oklahoma City trash collection customers will have a new day for trash, recycling and bulky waste pickup beginning Feb. 5.
12/21/2017 11:36 AM
Turn off sprinklers during freezing weather to avoid icy sidewalks and streets
Don’t forget to turn off sprinkler systems when it’s freezing outside – icy sidewalks and streets are dangerous, and violators are subject to a fine.
12/08/2017 10:57 AM
Don’t let your drains gobble holiday fats, oils and grease
With the holiday cooking season upon us, the Utilities Department wants to remind residents to avoid pouring cooking oils and grease down the drain.
11/15/2017 10:52 AM
OKC Utilities receives recognition for its 2017 Water Conservation Plan
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) recognized the Utilities Department with its inaugural Oklahoma Water for 2060 Excellence Award for a public water source during the Governor’s Water Conference on Nov. 1.
11/09/2017 1:58 PM
OKC Utilities Customer Service Contact Center changes business hours
The Utilities Department’s Customer Service Contact Center has changed its hours of operation to better serve customers during peak call times. The new hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
11/09/2017 1:37 PM
OKC Utilities receives national recognition in utilities management
The Utilities Department received the Gold Award for Excellence in Utility Management from the Association of Municipal Water Agencies (AMWA), during its national convention on Oct. 16.
10/31/2017 10:20 AM
Game and Fish Commission to consider permit fee for seniors
Oklahoma City anglers are invited to a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to discuss a potential new fishing permit fee for seniors.
10/16/2017 9:50 AM
Learn water-wise landscape techniques during OKC’s Water & Landscape Fest
Join local conservation experts and Master Gardeners during the City of Oklahoma City’s Water & Landscape Fest from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bluff Creek Park, 11301 N Meridian Ave.
09/27/2017 11:59 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents are more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
07/18/2017 1:29 PM
Oklahoma City releases water quality report
The Utilities Department has good news for Oklahoma City residents and other customers who use the City’s water system: Once again, the City’s water meets all federal and state safety and quality standards.
07/11/2017 3:07 PM