Buffalo, NY trash pickup schedule
Buffalo trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service): City of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor) City Sanitation picks up garbage (blue tote); Republic Services, the City's recycling contractor, picks up recycling (green tote) on the same day. Service is for properties paying the Residential User Fee; multiple-dwelling buildings must provide recycling to tenants.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage15 |
| Set out | not before 7:00 p.m. the evening before and no later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day; containers off the curb within 12 hours after collection4 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: buffalorecycles.org13 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: set-days: two bulk pieces every week on the regular collection day, plus a scheduled bulk trash season by Council District (pile set out on the district's designated Sunday); Pick & Pay paid pickup any time (details). Drop-off sites: 5 listed (hours and fees).
Buffalo holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Garbage and recycling run normally on all holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day; when either falls on a weekday, collection runs one day later for the rest of that week, through Saturday.13 |
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| Official notice | buffalorecycles.org13 |
No dated list of holidays is published for Buffalo; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Buffalo
| How it works | set-days: two bulk pieces every week on the regular collection day, plus a scheduled bulk trash season by Council District (pile set out on the district's designated Sunday); Pick & Pay paid pickup any time1411 |
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| How to request | Weekly 2 pieces: no booking. District season: set out on the designated Sunday (dates via 311 / city calendar). Pick & Pay: call 851-4890 (or 311) and wait for instructions before setting out47 |
| Limits | 2 pieces per week (e.g. one couch + one 4-ft bundle of branches); boxes and bundles max 4 ft and 50 lb; district-season pile no bigger than 12 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft (4 cubic yards) per the Spring 2026 flyer and the excess-bulk rule (the 2024 sheet's season paragraph says 4 ft high x 4 ft wide x 12 ft long — conflict, smaller figure shown)411 |
| Fees | No fee is stated for the weekly 2 pieces or the district season. Pick & Pay special pickup: from $105 (City 2024 local-laws sheet; the Erie County page says from $150)47 |
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| Season 2026 | Spring 2026 district Sundays: Fillmore Mar 29, Ellicott Apr 12, Niagara Apr 19, Masten Apr 26, Lovejoy May 3, South May 17, Delaware May 31, North Jun 7, University Jun 21.11 |
Recycling in Buffalo
| Pickup | weekly, same day as garbage15 |
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| Type | single-stream (green tote)1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (no caps or lids)510 |
| Plastics | all plastic bottles and food containers #1-#7 (no styrofoam, no plastic bags)1 |
Accepted
- Paper: scrap paper, junk mail, newspapers, phone books, magazines, milk & juice containers (empty & rinsed), paper towel/toilet paper rolls, cardboard & pizza boxes (no food waste)5
- Plastic #1-7: bottles, containers, tubs & lids, lawn furniture, laundry baskets, 5-gallon buckets, soda crates, garbage bins5
- Metal cans & cookware: aluminum cans, pots & pans, tins, utensils, steel & tin cans5
- Glass bottles and jars5
Not accepted
- Styrofoam and plastic bags1
- Garbage, food waste, takeout containers, wrapping paper, garden hoses, dried latex paint & cans, incandescent bulbs, paper towels/tissues/napkins, "wet strength" paper (blue garbage tote)5
- Styrofoam containers, foil plastic packaging, prescription bottles, shredded paper (blue garbage tote)10
- No bagged items, no plastic bags or wraps, no styrofoam, no food scraps in the green tote10
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, curbside next to the tote710 |
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| Season | yard waste collected when time allows and during the 6 weeks after leaves fall (Erie County description)17 |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | leaves/yard waste in clear plastic or paper bags (max 50 lb); sticks and branches tied in bundles no longer than 4 ft and under 50 lb47 |
| Food scraps | Scrap It! Curbside (City + Farmer Pirates), free, all nine Council districts, currently full (waitlist); 4 free municipal drop-off sites incl. 24/7 site at Elmwood Ave & St. James Pl7 |
| Christmas trees | collected and composted (2024 recycling guide; call 311 for collection dates); also accepted at the East Side Transfer Station yard-waste drop-off (fall 2025 flyer)56 |
| Leaf collection | clear bags at the curb; collection during the 6 weeks after leaves fall (Erie County description)7 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Residential Yard Waste Drop-Off, East Side Transfer Station
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 793 South Ogden St, Buffalo, NY · Map6 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7-9 a.m. & 1-3 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.6 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | City of Buffalo residents; sign in and show proof of residency6 |
| Notes | Fall 2025 flyer ("*NEW LOCATION*"); accepts branches, brush, Christmas trees, grass clippings, leaves, plant cuttings, stumps, tree trimmings/limbs, uncontaminated wood waste (loose or in clear/paper bags) and household waste; not blacktop, rubber, dirt/soil, roofing, glass, landscape fabric, metal, rocks, concrete. Info 716-851-4890. No fee stated. |
East Side Transfer Station (garbage)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 793 South Ogden St, Buffalo, NY · Map4 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | one ton free per owner-occupied dwelling4 |
| Who can use it | owner-occupied dwelling; driver's license + utility bill4 |
DPW Engineering Garage (e-waste, LED/fluorescent bulbs)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1120 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210 · Map7 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 8 a.m.-2 p.m.7 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | City of Buffalo residents only; limit 5 items per year7 |
Broadway Garage (tires)
| Type | Recycling center |
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| Run by | The city |
| Address | 197 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY · Map5 |
| Hours | 2026 drop-off days Apr 18, Jun 6, Jul 18 and Sep 12, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (all past; no later 2026 date published); call 311 for dates5 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | limit 4 tires per household5 |
Erie County HHW voucher program (Hazman)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (private facility) |
| Address | 177 Wales Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150 · Map8 |
| Hours | by appointment8 |
| Fees | free up to 50 lb of acceptable HHW; extra charges beyond8 |
| Who can use it | Erie County residents8 |
| Notes | City of Buffalo + Erie County also run free single-day HHW events; next county event Nov 7, 2026 in Hamburg (registration, (716) 858-6800) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Missed recycling -> leave green tote out and call 3111 |
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| Phone | 311 or 716-851-4890 (Citizen Services / call and resolution center)2 |
| 311 | 3112 |
| Official website | buffalorecycles.org |
Nearby cities
Other cities served by Republic Services
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Arlington, TXRepublic Services
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
- Meridian, IDRepublic Services
- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
- Lewisville, TXRepublic Services (Allied Waste Systems, Inc. dba Republic Services of Lewisville)
- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
- Kent, WARepublic Services
- Arvada, CORepublic Services (Republic Services of Denver)
- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All New York cities: New York trash pickup schedules.
Buffalo trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Buffalo?
Trash is collected weekly. Buffalo does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (buffalorecycles.org).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Buffalo?
set-days: two bulk pieces every week on the regular collection day, plus a scheduled bulk trash season by Council District (pile set out on the district's designated Sunday); Pick & Pay paid pickup any time. Weekly 2 pieces: no booking. District season: set out on the designated Sunday (dates via 311 / city calendar). Pick & Pay: call 851-4890 (or 311) and wait for instructions before setting out Fees: No fee is stated for the weekly 2 pieces or the district season. Pick & Pay special pickup: from $105 (City 2024 local-laws sheet; the Erie County page says from $150).
Does Buffalo recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (no caps or lids).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Buffalo?
Use the city’s online form (Missed recycling -> leave green tote out and call 311) or call 311 or 716-851-4890 (Citizen Services / call and resolution center).
Sources
- 1 Frequently Asked Questions - Buffalo Recycles (34 and More)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Buffalo Recycles | 34 and More (home)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Collection Schedule - Buffalo RecyclesCity · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 City of Buffalo Local Laws - curbside refuse and recycling (2024 PDF)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 City of Buffalo Recycling Guide (2024 PDF)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 City of Buffalo Residential Yard Waste Drop-Off flyer (Fall 2025)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Recycle in Your Community - Municipality Collections (Buffalo City section)County · www3.erie.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection ProgramsCounty · www3.erie.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Erie County Beyond the Curb - household hazardous waste listingCounty · www3.erie.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 City of Buffalo Recycling 101 poster (2026 Update)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 City of Buffalo Bulk Trash Days Spring 2026 (+ tire drop-off days) flyerCity · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Resources & Updates - Buffalo RecyclesCity · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 City of Buffalo DPW, Parks & Streets - holiday garbage/recycling reminder (flyer)City · buffalorecycles.org · checked October 30, 2026
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