Recyclable material bins/donation bins.
Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 42, § 45.051
in effectSection 45.051. - Recyclable material bins/donation bins.
A. Regulations. Recyclable material bins/donation bins established or placed on or after February 1, 2020 are subject to the following regulations, and recyclable material bins/donation bins established before February 1, 2020 must be removed or brought into compliance with the following regulations no later than July 1, 2020:
1. Recyclable material bins/donation bins may only be placed with the written permission of the owner of the subject property.
2. Recyclable material bins/donation bins must be located on a dustless, all-weather surface.
3. Recyclable material bins/donation bins may not:
a. Obstruct motorized or non-motorized traffic;
b. Reduce any sidewalk or walkway designed for the passage of pedestrians to less than five (5) feet in width;
c. Be located within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant or fire suppression connection;
d. Be located in a required parking space or required landscape area;
e. Be located in a street setback or side setback; or
f. Exceed seven (7) feet in height, six (6) feet in width, and six (6) feet in depth.
4. All goods must be screened from view within the recyclable material bin or donation bin.
5. The site surrounding the bin must be maintained free of litter, debris, and other materials.
6. Recyclable material bins/donation bins must be maintained in good condition with no structural damage, holes, visible rust, or graffiti.
7. The exterior front face of a recyclable material bin or donation bin must clearly display the name, phone number, and website (if any) of the person or entity operating the bin and of any charitable or for-profit entity that benefits from the collected items. The information must be printed in bold letters, each at least one inch tall and one inch wide. See also Oklahoma Statutes, Title 78, Section 56.
(Ord. No. 24279, § 3, 12-11-2019)
Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT42ZOCO_CH45ACUSST_S45.051REMABIDOBIFetched: 10/28/2026