2026 Holiday Schedule (City Offices Closed)

New Year's Day, January 1 (Trash Make-Up Day December 31)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19 (Trash Make-Up Day January 21)
President's Day, February 16 (Trash Make-Up Day February 18)
Good Friday, April 3 (Trash Make-Up Day April 1)
Memorial Day, May 25 (Trash Make-Up Day May 27)
Independence Day, July 3 observed (Trash Make-Up Day July 1)
Labor Day, September 7 (Trash Make-Up Day September 9)
Veteran's Day, November 11 (No Routes)
Thanksgiving Day, November 26 (Trash Make-Up Day November 25)
Friday After Thanksgiving, November 27 (Trash Make-Up Day December 2)
Christmas Eve, December 24 (Regular Thursday Routes)
Christmas Day, December 25 (Trash Make-Up Day December 23)


2026 Free Residential Landfill Dates

Saturday, January 10 and Saturday, November 14
7:00am to 12:00pm
7600 SW 15th Street, OKC OK, 73128
One trip allowed per household (current bill and ID are required)
*Dates are subject to change depending on weather, closures, etc.


2026 Bulk Trash Pickup Dates

March 2
Crews will start on the NORTH side of town and work SOUTH
Items should be out by 6am on March 2 (items placed out prior to February 27 are subject to code violations)
September 28
Crews will start on the SOUTH side of town and work NORTH
Items should be out by 6am on September 28 (items placed out prior to September 25 are subject to code violations)

These events are for bulk items only. For the safety of our employees, please put regular household trash in your polycart(s). Contact Public Works at 405-789-6285 with any questions or concerns. Household hazardous materials can be taken to Oklahoma City's collection facility at 1621 South Portland Ave, OKC OK, 73108. This is a free service for Bethany residents; however, you must show your current utility bill and ID. Please call 405-682-7038 for their hours of operation.

The City of Bethany's bulk waste cleanup occurs biannually. During these events, the Public Works Department will use heavy equipment on streets with limited space. For their safety and yours, we would encourage residents to seek alternative routes if you encounter cleanup crews during the hours of 7:00am-3:30pm. Please be advised that temporary street closures may occur and delays are possible. If you miss your opportunity for curbside pickup, please feel free to use our Citizen Collection Station located at 5300 North Central Ave, Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:00pm during the week of bulk pickup. Please bring your ID and utility bill for proof of residency. The following rules and guidelines should be followed by each residence wishing to participate.


Bulk Pickup Guidelines

  • Hazardous materials are NOT allowed
  • Only ONE pass will be made
  • Each residence is limited to 12 cubic yards (equivalent to 6 washing machines in a row stacked two high)
  • Each cubic yard over the 12 cubic yard limit will incur a charge that will be added to the utility bill
  • All items must be placed within 12' of the curb
  • Limbs and branches should be placed parallel to the curb and should not be longer than 10'
  • Do not place items for pickup around fire hydrants, close to gas meters, under low-lying trees, or directly under overhead lines
  • Do not park cars in front of items intended for pickup
  • Do not stack items against fence lines or next to mailboxes

Items That Will Not be Collected

  • Tires
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and any other items containing chemical refrigerants
  • Paint
  • Oil
  • Pesticides
  • Batteries
  • Any liquids
  • Asphalt shingles
  • Propane tanks or pressurized cans
  • Commercial trash
  • Any other hazardous material

For a printable version of these dates in English and Spanish, please click here.