Broken Arrow, OK Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Bag size
- Clear, 30 gallons max
- Brush
- Bundled, 4-ft sections
- Free limit
- 10 bags per pickup
- Placement
- At or near curb
Summary
Broken Arrow residents must bag yard waste in clear 30-gallon bags and bundle brush into four-foot sections at the curb, per Chapter 12 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
(c)Residential yard waste. It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant or other person in charge of any premises from which the city collects yard waste to:(1)Place appropriate yard waste in clear bags of no more than 30 gallons. All brush and branches are to be bundled in no more than four-foot sections at or near the curb for collection on assigned service day.(d)Commercial. It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant or other person in charge of any premises within the city to provide a container for the storage of such garbage and trash between collections. The size of said container shall be determined between:(1)The owner, occupant or other person in charge; and(2)The licensed, private hauler. (Code 1970, § 9-11; Code 1977, § 12-22; Ord. No. 873, § 1, 1-19-1981; Ord. No. 876, § 1, 2-2-1981; Ord. No. 2086, § I, 8-4-1997; Ord. No. 2157, § IV, 7-20-1998; Ord. No. 3845, § 2, 9-17-2024)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Section 12-22(c) requires anyone whose premises gets city yard-waste collection to place clippings and debris in clear bags holding no more than 30 gallons, while brush and branches must be bundled into sections no longer than four feet and set near the curb on the assigned service day. Under the related fee section, § 12-25(c), normal service covers up to ten 30-gallon bags per collection; additional bags are picked up for an extra charge listed in the city's Manual of Fees, and storm-damage yard waste can be hauled at no extra cost with the city manager's authorization.
Violations & Fines
Bags exceeding 30 gallons or unbundled brush can simply be left uncollected under § 12-23's accessibility standard, and yard waste beyond the ten-bag limit draws an added charge under § 12-25(c).
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