Tree removal in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City is the only metro city here where a permit is written into code for any cutting on public trees, and its monthly bulky pickup takes much longer limbs than the suburbs.
Street-tree rule (OKC Code Chapter 53)
- Removing, cutting or trimming a tree on public property, including the strip between the sidewalk and curb, needs a permit from the City's enforcement officer (OKC Code, Chapter 53).
- A tree wholly on your private lot does not need that permit, but a contractor working from the street may still need traffic control.
Getting rid of limbs in OKC
- Bulky waste is collected once a month for City trash customers; limbs may be up to 10 feet long, and bagged yard waste is refused (OKC Bulky Waste).
- Fertile Ground at 2228 S. Santa Fe Ave. takes limbs up to 6 inches thick for a load-based fee, March to November (Fertile Ground green waste).
- After declared storms, storm-debris crews take limbs cut to 10 feet or less if they are at the curb by 6 a.m. on your bulky-waste day (OKC Storm Debris Collection).
Utility work
- OG&E has been trimming along OKC circuits in phases through 2026; its crews chip small brush they cut on routine work (OG&E Vegetation Management, OG&E vegetation FAQ).
Tip: Ask for a 10-foot cut length in the quote if you plan to use the monthly bulky pickup instead of paying for hauling.
Contact: OKC Bulky Waste (Utilities). Costs · FAQ
Oklahoma City facts checked Oct 23, 2026.
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Last checked Oct 23, 2026.