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OKC Snow Situation Update 1 – Jan. 9
Trash and recycling collection for Friday has been postponed until Saturday, Jan. 11. Customers should have their carts to the curb for collection by 6 a.m. Saturday.
01/09/2025 5:30 PM
Weather cancels Jan. 9 HUD funds public meeting; residents can share input on vision.okc.gov
The City of Oklahoma City workshop tonight at Ralph Ellison Library has been canceled due to inclement weather. The workshop was to gather input on how the City spends U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program funds.
01/09/2025 4:00 PM
OKC Recreation Centers closed Jan. 9
OKC Parks recreation centers, community centers, performing arts centers, senior centers, and gyms will be closed Thursday, January 9. All outdoor parks will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Martin Park Nature Center and Will Rogers Gardens will keep their regular winter hours.
01/08/2025 7:09 PM
Residents encouraged to prepare for potential snow
With the chance of snow and ice blowing into Oklahoma City on Thursday, residents are encouraged to prepare for continued freezing temperatures. Here are some things you need to know.
01/08/2025 9:33 AM
OKC Parks opens Little League Baseball® registration for second season
Baseball players with dreams of playing in the Little League® World Series can now sign up for their shot this spring with OKC Little League Baseball®.
01/06/2025 1:18 PM
Oklahoma City’s Christmas holiday schedule
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24): Trash or recycling pickup as usual. Bulky waste pickup not affected. City offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Animal Welfare and the Municipal Court pay window are closed.
12/19/2024 2:33 PM
Community groundbreaking ceremony planned for Capitol Hill Plaza and trail spur Jan. 15
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Everyone is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new outdoor multicultural plaza being built in historic Capitol Hill’s Calle Dos Cinco. The ceremony will be held on Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at We the People Consulting, 228 SW 25th Street.
12/19/2024 11:03 AM
OKC residents can recycle, dispose their live Christmas trees
Instead of leaving your live Christmas tree at the curb, turn it into free mulch with OKC Parks. OKC residents can drop off their natural Christmas trees between Dec. 26 – Jan. 15 for OKC Parks to mulch at one of two locations: Will Rogers Park or Wheeler Park.
12/18/2024 8:50 AM
Know what’s “Naughty” and what’s “Nice” for your recycling cart this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, the Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to remind everyone about what’s “Naughty” and “Nice” for residential curbside recycling. To learn more about recycling right in Oklahoma City, go to okc.gov/recycle.
12/17/2024 9:12 AM
OKC Utilities adds third round of storm debris collection for areas affected by the Nov. 3 tornadoes
Storm debris pick-up will begin Jan. 6, 2025. This final collection is for residential trash customers in the designated areas at okc.gov/debrismap. There will be no storm debris collection in the area until Jan. 6.
12/12/2024 10:44 AM
OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed Dec. 20
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 20, for maintenance and reopen Saturday, Dec. 21. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave. accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round.
12/12/2024 8:56 AM
Road improvements limit access to Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center, James E. Stewart Golf Course
The northernmost portion of Frederick Douglass Avenue will be closed through January for road replacement and repair. This closure will affect access to the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center and the James E. Stewart Golf Course. Patrons should now turn east on Frederick Douglass Avenue from MLK.
12/11/2024 3:40 PM
OKC Parks announces winter closure dates
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation has announced 2024-2025 winter closure dates for its facilities. Community centers, performing arts centers and gyms will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3. Recreation centers and senior centers will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
12/09/2024 9:45 AM
OKC Parks reopens boardwalk in Route 66 Park
The wetlands boardwalk is about 600 feet long and winds through the reedy marsh just west of Lake Overholser. It’s the perfect place to spot waterfowl and other native birds, like scissor-tailed flycatchers and red-winged blackbirds.
12/04/2024 2:56 PM
Second storm debris removal pass begins December 3
Southeast OKC residential trash customers impacted by the Nov. 3 tornadoes have another chance to clear storm debris. The City is launching its second and final round of special storm debris collection in the designated collection areas beginning tomorrow, Dec. 3.
12/02/2024 3:38 PM
Hefner Water Treatment Plant enters next phase of modernization project
Beginning Dec. 1, Oklahoma City’s Hefner Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will enter the next phase of its $44 million improvement project to modernize its ozone disinfection system and increase treatment capacity.
11/27/2024 2:31 PM
Oklahoma City asks for feedback on recycling habits
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department invites residents to participate in an online survey about their recycling habits. The survey can be found at okc.gov/recyclesurvey. It seeks to understand how residents use the City’s curbside recycling program.
11/26/2024 10:55 AM
Don’t let FOG clogs gobble your holiday fun
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department reminds residents to “prevent clogs by tossing your FOG” to avoid potential costly plumbing repairs. This means throwing items with fats, oils and grease into the trash and not down the drain.
11/25/2024 2:37 PM
OKC Parks hosts “Turkey Shoot” free throw and cornhole contests across the city
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation invites the community to take their shot at winning a free turkey in the annual “Turkey Shoot” free throw and cornhole competitions. Six community centers will host free throw competitions beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.
11/21/2024 9:05 AM
Oklahoma City’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend schedule
The Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 28) schedule for City of OKC services: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day Saturday, Nov. 30. Bulky waste pickup not affected. Free fare for bus, OKC Streetcar and RAPID.
11/20/2024 8:40 AM