After Storm Information, July 2026

Access Large Debris Pickup FAQs/Guidelines by clicking here.

UPDATE 8/14/2026: Following the wind storm of 7/4/26, citywide storm debris collection continues. Operations began 7/9/26 and, since implementation, service has expanded to take place every day of the week and additional trucks have been brought in to expedite collection processes. As of 8/14/26, approximately 52,000 cubic yards of debris has been removed. 

To help speed up collection, the City of Norman is encouraging residents to place small branches, leaves and routine yard waste out for their regular weekly yard waste collection, while leaving only larger storm debris piles for the special storm debris removal crews. This allows specialized contractors to focus on the largest debris while Sanitation crews continue collecting routine yard waste through their normal routes.

The City is offering its 33-gallon yard waste containers at a special promotional price of $20 (regularly $30), while supplies last. Containers are available to City of Norman utility customers and can be ordered by calling 405-329-1023. The cost will be added to your monthly utility bill and the container will be delivered to your service address. Permanent containers and compostable paper bags are the City's preferred, environmentally friendly methods for yard waste collection.

The collection period for storm debris removal has been expanded to occur through the end of August 2026 citywide. General progress maps are available for review here but collection operations will remain flexible in order to provide the highest levels of service to the community.

Kind Reminders for Community:

  • This program is only applicable to residential properties (not commercial, industrial or institutional).
  • Residents are responsible for getting debris out to an accessible location within public right-of-way. Alleys are not accessible with debris removal units due to utilities and overhead obstruction.
  • Debris piles with vehicles parked in front, stacked around utilities, mailboxes or other obstructions cannot be serviced.
  • This removal operation is only for debris generated as a result of the 7/4/26 wind storm in Norman.
    • Materials should be cut in 12’ lengths or shorter. Vegetative debris should be separate from construction and demolition debris. Learn more here. 
    • Vegetative debris may be picked up before other types of debris.

View additional information regarding debris cleanup costs and orders for the City of Norman, following this significant weather event, in Item 6 of the 7/28/26 Norman City Council Meeting Agenda.

The City of Norman remains in active recovery response to the July 4 event. A disaster emergency was been declared in Cleveland County by Governor Kevin Stitt via Executive Order 2026-23. A City of Norman Emergency Proclamation was also signed by Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman.

OTHER INFORMATION & RESOURCES

  • PUBLIC DAMAGE/DEBRIS CLEARING: City crews cannot assist with debris clearing on private property. Obstructions to public rights-of-way can be reported to the City of Norman Action Center during traditional business hours. Please do not report the same location multiple times, this could slow the organization, planning and execution process.
    • The State of Oklahoma encourages all property owners to report storm damage at damage.ok.gov. 

  • TRANSFER AND COMPOST STATIONS: Until further notice, only residential units visiting the Transfer Station and Compost Facility in Norman will be accepted for drop-offs. With full staff and equipment running, the stations are overwhelmed by incoming loads. Contractors will need to haul to other locations, such as:

    • Republic Landfill at I-240 and Bryant in OKC
    • Brooksville Road Environmental Services in Tecumseh

    Residents utilizing either the Compost Facility or Transfer Station should bring their utility bill or a form of ID with a Norman address. The Compost Facility will take vegetation that is no longer than 8 feet and no more than 12 inches in diameter.

    • Learn more about the Compost Facility here.
    • Learn more about the Transfer Station here .
  • LOST OR FOUND PETS: Storms can leave animals displaced. Learn more about getting them home safely through Norman Animal Welfare.
  • REGULAR TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION: Drivers will strive to keep regular sanitation routes on schedule the week of July 6 but may be limited in areas in which there are road closures or repairs occurring. Those in impacted areas should try to place carts away and in front of debris. Sanitation teams will be flexible to help accommodate customers during recovery. Call 405-329-1023 with questions.

  • GENERAL DISASTER RELIEF: Teams from the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief organization (a ministry agency separate and apart from the City of Norman) have also shared with the Norman Fire Department that they are taking work requests for those in need of chainsaw services to help clean properties. Learn more at Okdisasterhelp.org.

    SNAP recipients in Cleveland County who lost food due to the power outages may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits, per information released by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management. Interested parties should contact Oklahoma Human Services for more information.

    Individuals or families in need of immediate assistance following natural disasters, to include mental health resources, can contact the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS. Mental health resources are also available by dialing 988, Oklahoma's Crisis Line; Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center; Third Space Therapy; Thunderbird Clubhouse; Oklahoma Medical Reserve Team.

  • UTILITIES INFORMATION: The City of Norman is a water utility provider; electricity is provided to residents by OGE and OEC. Issues involving utilities or utility work should be relayed to applicable companies.

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