The City of Tulsa is now accepting aluminum and steel food cans as a new recyclable for 2011.
Those Tulsans who subscribe to City of Tulsa's recycling program may begin adding aluminum and steel food cans to their recycling items.
These cans should be rinsed thoroughly before adding them to other recyclables for pick up in the provided green 'Tulsa Recycles' bin.
Items accepted for recycling by the City of Tulsa include: aluminum; #1 and #2 plastic bottles with the lids removed; and clear, brown and green glass.
Please continue to place paper and newspaper in a separate container or bag to minimize the contamination of the paper by liquids.
To assist the contractor, recycling subscribers should continue to set recyclables at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day using the green 'Tulsa Recycles' bin.
If recyclables have not been collected by the end of the work day, or 6 p.m., please notify the City of Tulsa at 596-2100 (Mayor's Action Center) or 596-9777 (Recycling call line).
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Jan 7, 2011
Apr 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth day!
What are you doing to help the Earth?
Share your environmental-friendly ideas!
What are you doing to help the Earth?
Share your environmental-friendly ideas!
Apr 20, 2010
Greenwaste Site
The City of Tulsa offers a YARD WASTE DROP OFF service free to Tulsa residents.
Tree branches, grass clippings and leaves are accepted. A current driver’s license with a Tulsa address must be presented to site monitors in order to waive charges. Commercial and Non-Tulsa Residents can also drop off yard waste for a small fee.
You can pick up an unlimited amount of FREE WOOD CHIPS by visiting the City of Tulsa’s Greenwaste site.
Mulch helps control weed and plant growth without the use of herbicides in gardens and ornamental planting areas. It can also help conserve soil moisture and keep soil temperatures more moderate during extremely hot and cold weather.
FREE FIREWOOD and a cutting area are available at the current wood chip site at 10401 E. 56th St. North. Those who cut wood at the site must bring their own tools.
The City of Tulsa’s Greenwaste site is located at 10401 East 56th Street North (one-half mile west of Highway 169 on 56th Street North), is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding City holidays.)
Tree branches, grass clippings and leaves are accepted. A current driver’s license with a Tulsa address must be presented to site monitors in order to waive charges. Commercial and Non-Tulsa Residents can also drop off yard waste for a small fee.
You can pick up an unlimited amount of FREE WOOD CHIPS by visiting the City of Tulsa’s Greenwaste site.
Mulch helps control weed and plant growth without the use of herbicides in gardens and ornamental planting areas. It can also help conserve soil moisture and keep soil temperatures more moderate during extremely hot and cold weather.
FREE FIREWOOD and a cutting area are available at the current wood chip site at 10401 E. 56th St. North. Those who cut wood at the site must bring their own tools.
The City of Tulsa’s Greenwaste site is located at 10401 East 56th Street North (one-half mile west of Highway 169 on 56th Street North), is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding City holidays.)
Apr 7, 2010
TARE
An update from a nieghbor (thanks Sandi!) on last night's Trash Dist, 4 meeting:
The Tulsa Trash contract will be up for bids in 2012, but TARE need a lot of input for council & state info.
So they are having district meetings to get feedback from the public on these main concerns--
1)How often should trash pick up be? size of bins?
2) Recycling--bins?, frequency? and
3)Yard waste (same concern).
Had some good discussion groups, and some of the best trash programs of other cities were presented.
The general consensus seemed to be--Once a week pick up in the size trash can of your choice that would coincide with your trash cost. Recycling trash can also once a wk. pickup (cost would be the same whether you use it or not), and Yard waste in biodegradable bags with a charge per bag.
Other concerns were mentioned such as large yard waste (i.e.branches) and large boxes, etc. After TARE gets all the info and rough draft ready--there will be time for more public input. They plan to address all issues.
Right now only about 3-5% of trash in Tulsa is recycled.
We're behind in these areas compared to other cities for sure.
For more info on this, contact:
Maria Barnes
dist4@tulsacouncil.org
Tulsa Refuse, Inc.
438-9994
Recycling
www.tulsarecycles.com
596-9777
The Tulsa Trash contract will be up for bids in 2012, but TARE need a lot of input for council & state info.
So they are having district meetings to get feedback from the public on these main concerns--
1)How often should trash pick up be? size of bins?
2) Recycling--bins?, frequency? and
3)Yard waste (same concern).
Had some good discussion groups, and some of the best trash programs of other cities were presented.
The general consensus seemed to be--Once a week pick up in the size trash can of your choice that would coincide with your trash cost. Recycling trash can also once a wk. pickup (cost would be the same whether you use it or not), and Yard waste in biodegradable bags with a charge per bag.
Other concerns were mentioned such as large yard waste (i.e.branches) and large boxes, etc. After TARE gets all the info and rough draft ready--there will be time for more public input. They plan to address all issues.
Right now only about 3-5% of trash in Tulsa is recycled.
We're behind in these areas compared to other cities for sure.
For more info on this, contact:
Maria Barnes
dist4@tulsacouncil.org
Tulsa Refuse, Inc.
438-9994
Recycling
www.tulsarecycles.com
596-9777
Mar 29, 2010
Refuse and Recycling Task Force Meeting
When: April 6th 6:00 pm
Where: Marquette School Cafeteria - 1519 S. Quincy
The tentative agenda is as follows:
1. Introduction by Councilor.
2. Presentation by TARE, Task Force, and City staff members on current trash situation
3. Breakout sessions with attendees to get their preferences for trash service.
4. Closing comments/Q&A
Please let your friends and neighbors know about this meeting. The input from this meeting will help define how Tulsa will move forward with the handling of refuse and recycling. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please send me an email with your thoughts before April 6th so that I can take them with me to the meeting to make sure your voice is heard.
Thank you,
Maria Barnes
Vice-Chair, Tulsa City Council, District 4
175 East 2nd St., 4th Floor
Tulsa, OK 74103
918.596.1924
dist4@tulsacouncil.org
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