OKC trash pickup adjusted for winter storm. See schedule changes this week.
OKC trash pickup adjusted for winter storm. See schedule changes this week.
See how these Oklahomans are having fun in the snow at Scissortail Park
The sun finally came out on Sunday morning, transforming Scissortail Park into the premiere place to sled and maybe even catch some air.
The City of Oklahoma City predicted that there could be enough snow over the weekend to interrupt trash pickup on Monday. Looking at the 8 inches of snow that covered Oklahoma City, the prediction may have come in good faith.
While the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the City’s Public Works departments are actively working to plow the roads to make them clearer for drivers, they are not clear yet. ODOT is advising drivers to stay off the roads to protect them from any unexpected events.
And trash pickup has been pushed back a couple of days, and mail may experience similar delays.
Here’s what to know about trash service changes in Oklahoma City.
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Is trash running in Oklahoma City today?
The City of Oklahoma City announced late last week that, with anticipated snowy conditions, all trash uncollected on Monday, Jan. 26, would be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The City announced on Monday morning that Tuesday trash and recycling collection will be moved to Saturday, Jan. 31.
Residents whose trash will be collected on Wednesday and Saturday are advised to have trash on the curb by 5 a.m. or earlier.
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“We know the wait isn’t ideal, but this helps us keep our crews and community safe while creating the least disruption possible across our customer base,” Utilities Director Chris Browning said. “With the next regular collection day just four days later, we hope customers will still be able to dispose of accumulated trash and recycling without too much inconvenience. We appreciate their patience and understanding.”
As of Monday morning there are no changes to residents who traditionally have trash collection on Wednesday or Thursday. Information will be made known as needed.
Is the mail running today? USPS, Amazon warn of delays
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If you had a package shipping with the United States Postal Service, may be holding onto it for just a few days to make sure all employees are safe while traveling.
Before the first snowflake fell, the federal mailing company sent warnings in over 30 states that the delivery of packages was to be impacted by the winter weather. The warning stated that the weather may impact all stages of shipping including processing, transportation between facilities and delivery.
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Likewise, Amazon warned consumers that some deliveries may take longer with the storms on the horizon.
For Prime members, Amazon offers one-day deliveries, as well as two-day, same-day, standard (4 to 5 business days), and Amazon Day delivery, where customers choose a specific day of the week to have all their items delivered. Some common reasons for delayed deliveries include bad weather, heavy traffic, high delivery demand during holidays, customs delays for international packages and operational problems like vehicle breakdowns, Amazon said online.
Shipping can be tracked using your tracking ID provided from either USPS and Amazon.
This story was updated to add new information.