Please review the Sorting Guidelines page for what is acceptable in your blue cart. Wondering where to take hard-to-recycle items that are not accepted curbside?

The M.e.t. is a great place to start! They take many items like:

• batteries
• motor and cooking oil
• electronics
• plastic bags
• scrap metal
• antifreeze
• ...and more!

They are located at 302 N. Elm Place and have a friendly staff to help you out with any questions while you're there.  Please sort your recyclables prior to arrival. 

Check out their Directory for where to recycle many other types of materials and objects. 

Household Hazardous Waste

Need to dispose of household chemicals, paints, or pesticides?

Broken Arrow residents are now able to dispose of their hazardous household waste any time of the year at the City of Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility.

Broken Arrow residents will need to contact the M.e.t. at 918-584-0584 to receive a voucher number to present at the facility. This voucher number will allow residents to dispose of their waste at the Tulsa facility free of charge.

The City of Tulsa’s Household Pollutant Collection Facility is located at 4502 S. Galveston Avenue in west Tulsa and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See below for what is accepted. A full list of what can and cannot be recycled at the permanent facility can be found here.

Check out their Swap Shop for free items that have been recycled by other residents!

Accepted and Non-Accepted Items

All wastes are subject to inspection and possible rejection. If wastes are not accepted by the facility it is the customers' responsibility to dispose of the waste properly and within federal, state and local laws.

Accepted Items Include: Fluorescent and CFL Lightbulbs | Oil-Based Paints and Paint Thinner | Flammable Liquids | Latex Paint | Lawn Chemicals | Automotive Fluids | Cooking Oil/Grease | Aerosols | Household and Car Batteries | Household Cleaners | Pool Chemicals | Electronics | Mercury Thermostats

Non-Accepted Items Include: Industrial or Commercially Generated Waste (including NHIW waste) | Medical or Biomedical Waste | Asbestos | Food or Organic Waste | Radioactive Material | Ammunition/Explosives | Tires | Unknown Materials or Substances