Don’t Dump Ice Storm Debris In Oklahoma City Parks

Press release from the City of Oklahoma City:

November 5, 2020

It’s illegal to dump any trash or debris in Oklahoma City parks, including tree limbs from the ice storm.

The City ordinance prohibiting litter includes all illegal dumping, at parks or anywhere else. A first violation is a class “a” offense punishable by a fine of up to $500, plus costs and fees. Subsequent violations are class “b” offenses punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,200, plus costs and fees.

There are three options for residents to dispose of tree limbs from the ice storm:

• Residential trash customers can stack tree and limb debris at the curb for pickup starting around Thanksgiving. The limbs should be cut into sections no longer than 10 feet. Debris shouldn’t cover water meters or obstruct fire hydrants. Don’t stack debris in the street, and keep lanes of traffic clear. Read more here.
• Residential trash customers can take tree and limb debris to one of four participating Oklahoma City landfills from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday through Jan. 2. Read more here.
• Residents in rural areas may burn tree debris if they have a burn permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office. Read more here. With a permit, permission is needed each day of burning by calling the burn permit hotline at (405) 316-6843. Permit fees must be paid before burning.

Commercial properties (including apartment complexes, schools, churches and businesses) are responsible for their own debris removal. There is no curbside pickup or free landfill drop-off for commercial properties.

Visit okc.gov/ice for the latest on recovery from the ice storm.

This press release was produced by the City of Oklahoma City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.