As the leaves begin to turn and Norman residents prepare to tidy their yards for autumn, the City of Norman announces its 2025 Residential Fall Cleanup schedule. With an opportunity to declutter homes and properties, city officials have designated every Saturday in October and the first Saturday in November for curbside pickup services. According to the City of Norman recent announcement, the cleanup dates are neatly aligned with residents' regular polycart service days to ensure a smooth operation.
Starting with customers who have Monday polycart service, pickups will commence on October 4, moving sequentially through to those with Friday service on November 1. Importantly, residents may begin placing items at the curb one week before their scheduled collection day, but with a specific exclusion list in place. Solid Waste Collection will not accept yard waste, construction debris, junk cars, or hazardous materials like paints and batteries. Items containing Freon must be certified Freon-free before collection - a step rooted in environmental conscientiousness.
Those looking to shed bigger or bulkier unwanted items also have the option of visiting the Transfer Station at 3901 S. Chautauqua. On the above-listed Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the station opens its gates free of charge for sanitation customers who would rather haul their own discards. This DIY option requires visitors to bring a current City of Norman utility bill as a proof of residency.
For the rural Norman dwellers, the fall cleanup extends its reach. Drop-off containers will be available at American Legion and Alameda Market on October 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here, residents can unload unwanted items, assuming they can provide a copy of their sanitation bill. However, it's noteworthy that commercial construction debris does not fall under the cleanup purview and will incur the normal gate rate at the Transfer Facility.
Finally, for hazardous household waste, the city encourages appointments at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, offering Norman residents a no-cost solution for the safe disposal of their potentially dangerous household substances.
