Oklahomans are not immune to severe weather. From high winds, flooding and even I-C-E, we have seen it all. When storms hit, the City's Solid Waste Management group is ready to respond. But what that response will be may vary depending upon the storm's severity, how much damage is caused, and where the damage occurs.

When storms hit, our first step is to work with staff from the City's Office of Emergency Management to assess damage and come up with a plan. This may take a few days depending upon the amount of damage in neighborhoods.

In most cases, we will ask customers to set out storm-related debris as part of their regular bulky waste collection. However, when special collections are needed, we will announce that through a news release and on the City's social media outlets. If the storm is a citywide event that requires specific assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), we will enact specific storm debris guidelines and hire outside contractors to help pick up debris.  

What will we collect?

Debris is usually limited to tree and limbs only, but as damage varies from storm to storm, the City may offer a more comprehensive debris collection program as needed if the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management issues a disaster declaration. Updates on storm collection will be provided as necessary after each storm. 

Who is eligible for special storm debris collection?

Debris collection is only available for residential solid waste customers residing within the corporate boundaries
of the City of Oklahoma City. Commercial properties - including businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits and other organizations - are not eligible for storm collection and are responsible for discarding their own debris.

When will debris collection start?

We have not issued any special storm debris programs from the June, 2023 storms. Please set your limbs out with your regular bulky waste.