Recycling Center in Owasso: Hours, Holidays & Drop-Off List
Use this Owasso recycling center guide before you drive to 499 S Main. It explains the 24-hour recycle drop-off, staffed Disposal Station hours, designated holiday closures, first-Thursday meeting closure, accepted recycling items, disposal items, rejected materials, yard waste options, Tulsa Household Pollutant voucher help, fees, map directions and official city links in plain local language.
The New Recycle Center at 499 S Main is listed as open 24 hours daily for approved drop-off recycling items.
Owasso, OK 74055 Phone (918) 272-4991 Official Page Owasso Recycling Center → Map Directions → OK
Fast Answer for Owasso Residents
The main Owasso recycling center is the Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station at 499 S Main, Owasso, OK 74055. The New Recycle Center is listed as open 24 hours daily for approved recycling drop-off. The staffed Disposal Station has separate hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 AM-5:30 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Do not treat the 24-hour recycling drop-off and the staffed Disposal Station as the same service. Cardboard, approved plastics, paper, magazines and glass are handled through the 24-hour recycle area, while items such as lead-acid or rechargeable batteries, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, passenger tires without rims, scrap metal and used motor oil/antifreeze/grease/hydraulic fluid need the staffed disposal process.
On This Page
- Owasso recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Hours and first-Thursday closure
- Holiday closure guidance
- Accepted drop-off list
- Items not accepted
- Disposal Station rates
- Household pollutant vouchers
- Yard waste and Tulsa Mulch Site
- Which service should you use?
- Senior-friendly loading checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Owasso Recycling Center Overview
The Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station is the city’s main local place for recycling drop-off and disposal station service. It is located at 499 S Main, near the northwest corner of South Main and 5th Avenue, south of 76th Street North. For most residents, this page should answer the basic question: “Can I take this item to the Owasso recycling center, and when should I go?”
The important detail is that Owasso has two different facility experiences at the same address. The New Recycle Center is listed as a 24-hour daily drop-off for approved recyclables. The Disposal Station has staffed hours and handles certain disposal items, paid trash loads and special items. Holiday closures and the first-Thursday meeting closure mainly matter when you need staff or the Disposal Station.
If your item is chemical, pesticide, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, mercury-related, pressurized, ammunition-related, medication, yard waste or a plastic bag, do not guess. Owasso’s own recycling page lists many of these as not accepted at the center and points residents toward other options such as grocery-store bag recycling, the Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility, fall collection events, free landfill days or the Tulsa Mulch Site for yard waste.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
| User Question | Best Answer | Best Link |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the Owasso recycling center? | 499 S Main, Owasso, OK 74055. | Map directions |
| Is the recycling drop-off open 24 hours? | The New Recycle Center is listed as open 24 hours daily for approved recycling drop-off. | Official page |
| When is the Disposal Station open? | Tuesday-Friday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, closed designated holidays. | Hours section |
| What happens on the first Thursday? | The Disposal Station is closed 11:00 AM-1:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month for a departmental meeting. | First Thursday note |
| Can I drop off cardboard? | Yes. Cardboard is listed under the 24-hour New Recycle Center drop-off items. | Accepted list |
| Can I bring plastic bags? | No. Plastic bags are listed as not accepted; Owasso suggests taking plastic and sandwich bags to local grocery stores for recycling. | Not accepted list |
| Where do household chemicals go? | Use Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility guidance and Owasso/M.E.T. voucher information. | Household pollutant help |
Owasso Recycling Center Hours
The Owasso recycling center hours depend on which part of the facility you need. The New Recycle Center is listed as open 24 hours daily. The Disposal Station has staffed service hours for disposal items, paid loads and special materials. If an item requires staff, payment, tire handling, oil handling, bulbs, batteries or disposal-station help, do not rely on the 24-hour recycle drop-off.
| Service | Hours | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Recycle Center | Open 24 hours daily | For approved recycling drop-off items such as cardboard, plastics #1/#2/#5, paper, magazines, phone books and glass. |
| Disposal Station | Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | Closed designated holidays. Use these staffed hours for disposal-station items and paid disposal loads. |
| Saturday Disposal Station | Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Closed designated holidays. Saturday is useful for residents who cannot come during the week. |
| First Thursday monthly closure | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Closed for departmental meeting on the first Thursday of each month. |
| City Hall / general city office | Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-5:30 PM; Friday 7:30 AM-11:30 AM | Use City Hall for city account, billing, holiday schedule and general city questions. |
Owasso Recycling Center Holidays and Closure Rules
The Disposal Station is listed as closed on designated holidays. Owasso also publishes a separate Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule PDF for trash/refuse collection changes. Because holiday dates and collection impacts can change by year, the safest resident workflow is to check the official holiday schedule before a holiday week and call the facility before driving with a paid or special load.
Owasso Recycling Center Drop-Off List: What Is Accepted?
The Owasso drop-off list is best understood in two groups: 24-hour New Recycle Center items and Disposal Station accepted items. Keep these categories separate. A cardboard box is not the same type of visit as used motor oil or a passenger tire.
| Drop-Off Area | Accepted Items | Resident Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| New Recycle Center | Cardboard | Break down boxes, keep them dry, remove trash, foam and food waste. |
| New Recycle Center | Plastics Type #1, #2 and #5 | Empty and rinse containers. Plastic bags are not accepted even when marked with a recycle symbol. |
| New Recycle Center | Paper, miscellaneous paper, paperboard and shredded paper | Keep paper dry. Bag shredded paper only if posted instructions allow it. |
| New Recycle Center | Phone books and magazines | Remove plastic sleeves and keep materials clean and dry. |
| New Recycle Center | Glass, colored and clear | Empty and rinse bottles or jars. Do not include window glass, ceramics or mirrors unless officially accepted. |
| Disposal Station | Aluminum beverage cans only | Empty cans before drop-off. Do not mix with trash. |
| Disposal Station | Lead-acid and rechargeable batteries | Keep batteries separated and protected from short-circuiting. |
| Disposal Station | Cooking oil | Transport in a sealed container. Do not spill or mix with other liquids. |
| Disposal Station | Fluorescent light bulbs, all types | Keep bulbs unbroken and protected during transport. |
| Disposal Station | Passenger tires, no rims | Bring passenger tires only and remove rims before arrival. |
| Disposal Station | Scrap metal | Keep sharp edges controlled and ask staff where to place it. |
| Disposal Station | Used motor oil, antifreeze, grease and hydraulic fluid | No brake fluid. Use closed containers and do not mix fluids. |
Cardboard Recycling in Owasso
Cardboard is one of the easiest accepted items at the New Recycle Center. Flatten boxes before you leave home. Remove plastic wrap, Styrofoam, packing material and food residue. A dry flattened box takes less space and is easier for seniors to unload safely.
Plastic Recycling in Owasso
Owasso lists plastics Type Number 1, Type Number 2 and Type Number 5 under the New Recycle Center drop-off items. Do not use the recycle symbol alone as your decision. Plastic bags are specifically listed as not accepted, so take plastic bags and sandwich bags to local grocery-store bag recycling where available.
Items Not Accepted at the Owasso Recycling Center
Owasso lists several materials as not accepted at the Recycling Center & Disposal Station. Do not bring household chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, flammable automotive fluids, alkaline batteries, pressurized containers, ammunition, smoke alarms, aerosol paint, lead and oil-based paint, items containing mercury, gasoline, containers that held hazardous material, yard waste, rock, sand, cement, unused or old medications, or plastic bags.
Owasso Disposal Station Rates and Paid Items
Some Disposal Station services are paid. Owasso’s Disposal Station Rates page lists common trash prices, truck-bed prices, trailer prices, bulk item and white-goods pricing, mattress and furniture pricing, appliance pricing and latex paint fees. Fees can change, so use the official rate page before loading a paid item.
| Paid Category | Examples Listed by City | Resident Note |
|---|---|---|
| Common trash | Bag, can, car trunk, polycart, barrel, pickup/flatbed truck and trailer loads. | Price depends on load type and size. Check the rate page before arrival. |
| Bulk items / white goods | Bulk items and white goods may be priced based on size. | Large items may need staff and payment during Disposal Station hours. |
| Beds and mattresses | Twin, full, queen, king, bed frame, headboard or footboard. | Bring only during staffed hours and check current rates. |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, dryer, hot water tank, lawnmower, microwave, refrigerator with no refrigerant, sink, stove, toilet, vacuum and washer. | Refrigerant removal service may have a separate fee. |
| Furniture | Bookcase, cabinet, couch, desk, dresser, chair, loveseat, ottoman, recliner, sectional and tables. | Measure and sort items before driving to reduce unloading confusion. |
| Latex paint | Latex paint appears on the city rate list by size. | Do not confuse latex paint with aerosol, lead or oil-based paint. |
Household Pollutants, Chemicals and M.E.T. Voucher Help
Owasso points residents to the Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility for lawn chemicals, household chemicals and other hard-to-dispose items. The City of Owasso pays for vouchers that allow Owasso residents to use the Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility at 4502 S. Galveston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107. The facility is listed open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Owasso residents can call the M.E.T. at 918-584-0584 to request a voucher. The city says the voucher covers the first 45 pounds per visit; after that, a per-pound fee may apply. Owasso residents are allowed two vouchers per year. Verify the voucher process before loading household chemicals or hazardous materials.
Owasso Yard Waste and Tulsa Mulch Site Options
Yard waste is not accepted at the Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station. Owasso’s refuse rules say yard waste is separated from April through December and should be placed in approved clear compost bags or city-issued red polycarts if curbside pickup is desired. Yard waste collection is weekly on the day designated for your area, Monday through Thursday.
Owasso also references the Tulsa Mulch Site as an option for yard waste disposal for a fee. The Tulsa Mulch Site is listed at 2100 N. 145th E. Avenue. Owasso residents use the commercial gate, and Owasso notes that Wednesdays and Sundays are closed for City of Owasso residents. Because fees and access rules can change, verify with the City of Tulsa or Owasso before hauling yard waste.
Which Owasso Recycling or Disposal Option Should You Use?
Use this decision table before loading your car. The fastest way to waste a trip is to bring a chemical, yard waste, tire, paint, appliance or paid disposal item to the wrong part of the system.
| Your Item | Best Option | Why | Action Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, #1/#2/#5 plastics, paper, magazines, phone books, glass | New Recycle Center, 499 S Main | Listed as accepted in the 24-hour recycle drop-off. | Accepted list |
| Batteries, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, passenger tires, scrap metal, motor oil, antifreeze | Disposal Station staffed hours | These are listed under Disposal Station accepted items. | Staffed hours |
| Common trash, furniture, appliances, mattresses, white goods | Disposal Station paid service | Rates vary by item/load type. | Rate page |
| Chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, oil-based paint, mercury items | Tulsa Household Pollutant route / M.E.T. voucher | These are not accepted at the Owasso center. | HHW voucher help |
| Plastic bags | Local grocery-store bag recycling where available | Owasso’s tips say plastic and sandwich bags should go to grocery stores. | Plastic bag warning |
| Grass, leaves, limbs, mulch, root balls | Owasso yard waste collection or Tulsa Mulch Site | Yard waste is not accepted at the recycling center. | Yard waste section |
How to Prepare Before Visiting the Owasso Recycling Center
- Decide whether you need 24-hour recycling or staffed disposal. Normal approved recyclables may fit the 24-hour New Recycle Center. Tires, oil, bulbs, batteries, scrap metal and paid disposal loads need staffed hours.
- Flatten cardboard and keep paper dry. Remove food, packing foam, plastic wrap and trash before loading cardboard or paper.
- Separate plastics by accepted type. Owasso lists plastics #1, #2 and #5. Plastic bags are not accepted.
- Seal fluids and do not mix them. Used motor oil, antifreeze, grease and hydraulic fluid must be handled carefully. Brake fluid is not accepted.
- Protect bulbs and batteries. Keep fluorescent bulbs from breaking and keep batteries separated.
- Check holidays before special trips. The Disposal Station is closed designated holidays and also closes first Thursday from 11 AM-1 PM.
- Call before bringing a questionable item. Use 918-272-4991 for facility questions or 918-584-0584 for M.E.T. household pollutant voucher questions.
Official Owasso Recycling Links
Owasso Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to 499 S Main, Owasso, OK 74055. Use it for directions, but use the official city page for the final word on accepted items, not-accepted items, Disposal Station hours, designated holiday closures, first-Thursday closure and current rates.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official City of Owasso website. Hours, holidays, rates, accepted materials and special programs can change. Always verify with the official city page before bringing a large, paid, hazardous, chemical, tire, oil, bulb, battery or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Owasso Recycling Center
Where is the Owasso Recycling Center?
The Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station is located at 499 S Main, Owasso, OK 74055.
Is the Owasso recycling drop-off open 24 hours?
Yes. The City of Owasso lists the New Recycle Center as open 24 hours daily for approved recycling drop-off items.
What are the Owasso Disposal Station hours?
The Disposal Station is listed open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed designated holidays.
Is the Owasso Disposal Station closed on holidays?
Yes. The Disposal Station is listed as closed on designated holidays. Use the City of Owasso holiday schedule page before a holiday-week visit.
What happens on the first Thursday of the month?
The Disposal Station is listed closed from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month for a departmental meeting.
What can I recycle 24 hours at the Owasso New Recycle Center?
Listed 24-hour recycle drop-off items include cardboard, plastics Type #1, #2 and #5, paper, paperboard, shredded paper, phone books, magazines and colored or clear glass.
Does Owasso accept plastic bags at the recycling center?
No. Plastic bags are listed as not accepted. Owasso’s recycling tips suggest taking plastic bags and sandwich bags to local grocery stores for recycling.
Does the Owasso Recycling Center accept motor oil?
Used motor oil is listed under Disposal Station accepted items, along with antifreeze, grease and hydraulic fluid. Brake fluid is not accepted.
Can I bring tires to the Owasso Recycling Center?
Passenger tires with no rims are listed as accepted at the Disposal Station. Call first if you have a large number of tires, non-passenger tires or rims.
Where do Owasso residents take household chemicals?
Owasso points residents to the Tulsa Household Pollutant Collection Facility and M.E.T. voucher help for many household chemicals and hard-to-dispose materials.
Where does yard waste go in Owasso?
Yard waste is not accepted at the recycling center. Owasso provides yard waste collection guidance from April through December, and residents may also use the Tulsa Mulch Site option for a fee when eligible.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Owasso recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Use the official City of Owasso pages for final hours, holidays, rates, accepted items and facility updates.
Final Local Summary
For everyday approved recycling in Owasso, use the New Recycle Center at 499 S Main, listed as open 24 hours daily. Bring only approved drop-off items such as cardboard, plastics #1/#2/#5, paper, paperboard, shredded paper, phone books, magazines and colored or clear glass.
For Disposal Station items such as lead-acid or rechargeable batteries, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, passenger tires without rims, scrap metal, used motor oil, antifreeze, grease and hydraulic fluid, use staffed hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Avoid designated holidays and the first Thursday 11 AM-1 PM meeting closure.