More than 400 participate in Owasso recycling and collection event
A record 436 people attended an Owasso recycling event on Sept. 26, safely discarding household goods, electronics and hazardous materials across 860 stops.
Hundreds of area residents brought unwanted goods to an Owasso collection site on Sept. 26. The effort drew record crowds to clear out household items safely. The gathering reached its highest turnout since the program started in 2023.
A total of 436 people attended from 21 different communities. Among those participants, 284 came from Owasso. Visitors logged 860 total stops across the collection stations.
People used the stations to safely discard or recycle household products. The accepted goods included electronics, batteries, medications, tires and other materials.
The city released figures for the drop-offs:
- E-waste: 197
- Paper shredding: 168
- Batteries: 145
- Medications: 92
- Medical sharps: 69
- Tires: 62
- Cardboard: 52
- Plastic bags: 37
- Fire extinguishers: 28
- Ammunition: 10
- Other items: 3
Municipal collection programs give local residents ways to discard hazardous or bulky items. These events divert waste away from regular trash streams.
City officials thanked everyone who took part in Owasso. Officials credited the participants with making the day a success.
