Tree removal in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa's older neighborhoods have big, mature trees, and the city's pickup rules changed this month.
Limb pickup
- Green waste: up to 15 bags or bundles a week, each 40 lb or less (City of Tulsa green waste pick-up).
- Bulky pickup takes limbs under 6 ft long and 18 in across, for $20 per 8 cubic yards from Oct 1, 2026 (City of Tulsa bulky waste pick-up).
Storms
- June 18, 2023: about 250 poles and lines down and over 150,000 outages (City of Tulsa storm update, June 18, 2023).
Homes
- Tulsa has about 192,797 housing units; the median home was built in 1973, and about 65% were built before 1980 (U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024 for Tulsa, via Census Reporter).
Tip: Ask your tree service if hauling is included before paying for bulky pickup.
Contact: City of Tulsa 311. Costs · FAQ
Tulsa facts checked Oct 23, 2026.
Last checked Oct 23, 2026.