City of Tulsa Gov

10/14/2026

It's time to safely dispose of Your unused medications!
Clean out your medicine cabinet and join us on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., for the fall Prescription Drug Take-Back Event.

Proper disposal prevents accidental poisoning, overdoses, misuse and protects our beautiful city's environment.

A full list of locations in the Tulsa metro can be found online at http://www.cityoftulsa.org/drugtakeback

10/13/2026

The hot days of summer are finally winding down, but rain is moving in! Heavy rainfall is expected beginning this evening and continuing through tomorrow, followed by cooler temperatures.

As the weather changes, keep these safety tips in mind while driving:

- Stay weather-aware and monitor local forecasts for changing conditions.
- Check your windshield wipers and tires
- Never drive through standing water on the roadway. Turn around, don't drown!

Stay safe, Tulsa!

10/13/2026

Today, City of Tulsa employees joined the celebration at the 2026 Tulsa Native American Day parade and had a great time!

Thank you to everyone who made today a celebration of Native American culture, tradition, music, dance and community.

10/11/2026

Celebrate Native American culture at Tulsa Native American Day this Monday, October 12! Join in a day of traditional dance, music, art, local artisans and more as we celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of our Native American communities.

Follow Tulsa Native American Day for event details, highlights, and more!

Hope to see you Monday at Tulsa Native American Day! Festivities start at 9am, so bring a lawn chair and stay the whole day! Dream Keepers Park (21st and Boulder).

10/09/2026

A little cleanup can make a big difference!

If you have unwanted household items taking up space, take this opportunity to clear the clutter! Join us for the annual Trash Bash and safely get rid of unwanted household items for free! Help fight illegal dumping and keep our neighborhoods clean.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: McClure Park, 7448 E. 7th St.

Participation Requirements:
‣ Residents must bring a driver's license or a current City of Tulsa utility bill to verify proof of residence.
‣ Only residents of Tulsa are eligible. Commercial businesses will not be allowed.
‣ Each participant may bring one carload or truckload of refuse. Trailers will not be permitted.
‣ All participants must unload their own vehicles into the refuse containers. No staff will be available to assist with unloading.
‣ There will be seven, 30-cubic-yard and three, 20-cubic-years refuse containers available, as well as four paper shredding carts, so availability will be first come, first served. An electronic waste (e-waste) truck will also be on site to collect items such as televisions, laptops and computer monitors. Additionally, appliances will be accepted this year.

Items NOT Accepted:
‣ Yard or Green Waste
‣ Tires
‣ Roofing Materials
‣ Building Materials
‣ Air Conditioners
‣ Commercial Waste Batteries
‣ Car parts of any kind
‣ Paints of any kind
‣ Animal carcasses
‣ Poisonous, radioactive, or hazardous materials
‣ Chemicals

10/09/2026

Mark your calendar now for the next round of Community Conversations starting on October 26.

This fall, I'm bringing Tulsa’s new public safety leadership together for a new series of Community Conversations across the city - this time focused on matters of public safety.

These conversations are a chance to meet our new leaders, ask questions and talk directly about the issues that matter most in your neighborhood. Members from Tulsa Police, Tulsa Fire, City of Tulsa Emergency Management, Tulsa Municipal Court, and Tulsa Animal Services will all be on hand to talk with you.

- Oct. 26 | Tulsa Tech Lemley Memorial Campus
- Oct. 29 | Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA
- Nov. 2 | Hardesty Regional Library
- Nov. 5 | Rudisill Regional Library

All conversations are from 5:30 – 7 p.m. I look forward to seeing you there.

10/07/2026

Who said safety couldn't be fun? Last week, City employees showed off their safety and heavy equipment skills through some friendly competition.

At this year's City of Tulsa Safety Rodeo, employees were challenged to put their skills to the test through a variety of games, including the Track Hoe Softball Shuffle, UTV Obstacle Course, Track Loader Basketball Course, Vactor Bowling, and more.

While the games brought some fun competition, they also showcased the skill and precision that our employees use everyday.

The City of Tulsa and its employees are dedicated to working at the highest level of safety standards, and we are proud of our employees who make safety a first priority in everything they do!

10/05/2026

The Tulsa area's new transportation plan is ready for review, and your feedback is greatly needed.

Over the better part of this year, the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) has analyzed how people and goods move across our region to find ways to improve safety, travel reliability, and transit choices.

They have identified 25 key congestion corridors and built a toolbox of strategies to help our region meet its future needs.

Now, they need to know: Did they get it right?

You have until Oct. 14 to review the draft Congestion Management Process Plan (CMPP) and share your thoughts.

You can read the plan and submit your feedback at:

Indian Nation Council of Governments Congestion Management Process 2026

10/02/2026

Before Tulsa’s water reaches a treatment plant or your faucet, it begins at one of several lakes outside city limits.

It's for this reason that we’re developing a new Source Water Protection Plan for the Eucha-Spavinaw Watershed to help protect the water Tulsa has depended on for generations.

This Source Water Protection Week, please take some time to see what we're doing to protect Tulsa's water, and see how you can help, too:

Read More: https://www.cityoftulsa.org/press-room/city-announces-new-plan-to-protect-drinking-water-during-source-water-protection-week/