City of Norman shares recycling information and reminders

Due to confusion stemming from a recent utility bill insert received by some residents in the mail, the City of Norman wishes to clarify the requirements of curbside recycling collection, in addition to recycling drop-off options. Learn more about these services below, as of August 2026:

CURBSIDE COLLECTION

Curbside recycling is placed in a blue City-issued polycart. Curbside recycling is available for most single-family homes and duplexes. Curbside recycling is managed through the Sanitation Division at the City of Norman and collected once every other week.

Items that can be placed in the blue cart include: Aluminum, tin or steel cans; newspapers and office paper; Plastics labeled #1 or Plastics labeled #2 (such as milk jugs, beverage containers, detergent jugs, shampoo or conditioner bottles); paperboard or cardboard (to include used pizza boxes).

Examples of waste that are unacceptable for recycling include: Items with any food residue; styrofoam or glass; Plastics labeled #3-7; chemicals; aerosol cans and paint cans; tissue, wrapping paper; plastic or shiny shopping bags; diapers; medical waste; tires; hangers; scrap metal.

• Glass can be dropped off at Norman Recycling Centers located at: Hollywood Shopping Center - McGee and Lindsey; 2420 Westport Drive by the Westwood Pool; Fire Station #9 - 3001 E. Alameda; Transfer Station Recycling Hub - 3901 S. Chautauqua.
• A "Styro-Station" where styrofoam can be dropped off for safe recycling is located at: University Lutheran Church & Student Center, 914 Elm. Foam must be very clean to be dropped off. Hours of operation are weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RECYCLING CENTERS

Recycling Centers are available to all Normanites and most are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Recycling Centers accept all items that can be collected curbside, plus glass. Recycling Centers are the only places that glass is accepted to be recycled by the City of Norman. View locations and hours below:

• Hollywood Shopping Center Recycle Center- McGee Drive and Lindsey Street (available 24/7)
• Westwood Recycle Center - 2430 Westport Drive (available 24/7)
• Fire Station #9 Recycle Center - 3001 E. Alameda Street (available 24/7)
• Recycling Center Hub at the Transfer Station - 3901 S. Chautauqua (open weekdays 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM & weekends 8 AM to 2 PM)

ADDITIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL INFORMATION

The City of Norman also manages other waste disposal services and sites, which can be learned more about through these links:

• Residential Trash Collection
• Household Hazardous Waste Facility
• Yard Waste Collection

Additional questions can be phoned into 405-329-1023.

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