2026 Fall Cleanup

In October, we host a collection event for McAlester residents to bring bulk trash, metal, tires, and electronics. On two weekends in October, people living within the city can bring in their unwanted items to the McAlester Recycling Center, 301 E. Polk Avenue.

Saturday hours are 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday hours are 12 pm to 3 pm, on the following dates: October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th.

All of these services are limited to McAlester residents (no commercial businesses) and are absolutely FREE. We gladly accept donations to help fund expenses. 

Here are some more details to help you navigate the Cleanup:

What is bulk trash?

This is all that stuff you have hanging around that needs to be thrown out, but is too big or simply too much to fit in your household trash cart. Do yourself a favor and toss it at the cleanup!

What about metal, tires, and electronics?

We take anything that is metal or mostly metal and nearly anything that runs on batteries or plugs into the wall. We take all trailer, vehicle, and semi-tires, but they must be removed from the rim before you bring them. Bring the rim too, though. We’ll throw it in the metal bin!

How do I haul tree trimmings and brush?

If you have a load that is only tree trimmings and brush, you will deliver it straight to the City of McAlester Landfill on Highway 270 west of town. They will be open during the same times as the cleanup at the Former National Guard Armory (Saturdays 9-3 and Sundays 12-3) You will need to take your water bill or driver’s license with you to this location.

Is there anything I can’t dispose of at the Cleanup?

Nothing illegal.

To dispose of latex paints properly, simply pop the lid off and let the liquid dry to a solid. If it takes too long, just dump in some really cheap cat litter and let that dry. Once it’s a solid, toss it in your household trash. Pretty simple and effective.

How is all of this possible?

The cleanup is supported in so many ways to help citizens like you get the burden of waste out of their homes, garages, and yards. This Fall, we will partner with Republic Services for roll-off dumpster service, the City of McAlester for property use, heavy equipment, and employees, Pittsburg County Drug Court for community service participants, and RTR Environmental LLC for, well, tire recycling. We work with CSI and Sustain Group for recycling and proper disposal of metal and electronics.

The expenses of the cleanup are funded in a variety of ways. Many in-kind donations support the programs and volunteers. These include water, gloves, reflective vests, trash bags, pizza, donuts, pallets, plastic wrap, boxes, and more. Funds we receive from the City of McAlester are used to pay some of the costs.

Lastly, and most importantly, residents just like you make amazing donations at the gate to help us offset the cost of the cleanup. Even giving just a few dollars helps in so many ways.

Want to help out?

If you have any of the in-kind items listed above that you’re interested in giving to us, simply call 918-424-9988 and let us know! If you’d rather give money, just go to our donate page in our community tab!

You can also volunteer your time to help sort materials, unload trailers, track activities, direct traffic, and more. No matter your time constraints, physical limitations, or lack of experience you might have, we’d love to work alongside you! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. Simply send us an email at kmb@keepmcalesterbeautiful.com, or call 918-424-9988 to volunteer.