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Solid Waste

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1. Where are you located?

We are located at 1851 North Douglas Boulevard, off the 51 Spur.

2. How many times a week is my trash collected?

Waste is collected once a week. See our service schedule (PDF) for details.

3. What are your office hours?

Our hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. only on the second Saturday of each month.

4. How are holidays handled?

Consult our holiday schedule (PDF) for more information on how we handle holidays.

5. Where is Tahlequah's refuse taken?

The refuse is taken to Cherokee Nation landfill in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

6. What items will the department not collect?

Tires will not be collected at curbside pickup but will be accepted at the Solid Waste Department. Lumber must be less than 8 feet. No commercial dumping without prior approval.

7. Do you have recycling facilities?

Drop-off recycling is available at the transfer station at 1851 North Douglas Boulevard at the South gate entrance.

8. How do I get rid of large appliances?

There is a $10 fee if the appliance is brought to the transfer station. The fee is $20 if the appliance is to be picked up. In either case, no appliances with compressors may be accepted.

9. Do you pick up brush?

The Solid Waste department does pick up brush, but you can drop it off at the center for a fee depending upon its weight. The Street Department handles brush pickup. 

10. What day does my trash run on?

View our service schedule (PDF) to find out when your trash is picked up.

11. What hours are curbside pick up?

Collection hours are from 5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

12. How much is the service?

View the fee schedule to find the service rates.

13. What are the dumpster rates?

Find the rates on our fee schedule page.

14. How am I billed?

You are billed through the Tahlequah Public Works Authority on your utility bill.

15. How does the service compare to private trash services?

Rural service runs $12 to $30 per week.

16. How do I apply for a position in the department?

As with all positions with the City of Tahlequah, you must email the Human Resources Director or call by phone at 918-456-0651, ext. 2263.

17. Who do I contact if my trash is not being picked up?

Solid Waste Services can be reached at the Solid Waste office at 918-456-8332 or call 918-931-1524 or 918-931-1957.

The trash service usually runs from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.