Buffalo Garbage Schedule 2024 (Holidays, Recycling & Bulk Pickup)

Buffalo (zip code: 14201) is a city near City of Rochester and Schenectady in the state of New York, in the United States. Like other cities in the country, Buffalo offers its residents a trash collection program through which the citizens can get rid of their daily household trash, recyclables, hazardous waste and bulky items.

Following are the details about the Buffalo garbage schedule.

Buffalo Trash Pickup Schedule

Trash collection takes place once every week in Buffalo. However, the collection days vary from street to street. Moreover, the curbside collection starts at 7 am on your pickup day, so you have to place the carts at the curbside before this time.

You can have your complete trash schedule and garbage collection days checked from this trash collection map:

Some national holidays might alter your trash pickup schedule, so you can check the holiday schedule from here.

Buffalo Holiday Trash Schedule

Here is the complete holiday trash schedule for the city of Buffalo.

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.
Martin Luther King Day – January 15, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Presidents Day – February 10, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Patriots Day – April 15, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Memorial Day – May 27, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Juneteenth – June 19, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Independence Day – July 4, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Labor Day – September 2, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Columbus Day – October 14, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Veterans Day – November 11, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Thanksgiving Day – November 28, 2024 – No change in schedule in trash, recycling and yard waste pickup schedule.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 – No collection takes place. The schedule is shifted to the next day till the end of the week.

Buffalo Recycling Schedule

Recycling takes place every week in Buffalo, on the same days as your garbage collection days. To know your complete yearly recycling schedule, check out this recycling collection tool: https://buffalorecycles.org/collection-schedule/

Enter your address and a complete calendar containing the pickup days schedule will appear in front of you.

Recyclables include newspaper, office paper and magazines, plastic bottles, envelopes and wrapping paper, construction paper, junk mail, books and paper bags, catalogs, glass jars and bottles, food cans etc.

Buffalo Bulk Pickup Schedule

Bulky waste items are those which are very heavy and large and hence cannot be placed inside regular trash cans. These items include mattresses, furniture, carpets and rugs, appliances like refrigerators etc. TVs and computers are not included in the bulk appliances.

Bulk waste pickup takes place regularly as well, with a maximum of two bulk items being collected every week on your trash collection day. Check Here to check the complete schedule: http://www.buffalony.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2145/2023-SPRING-Bulk-Trash-Schedule-

Buffalo Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste includes tree branches, leaves, grass, brushes and other vegetative materials. Dirt, rocks and sand, cement and concrete, wood to which glue is added, recyclable items, animal waste and dead animals should not be added to yard waste.

Yard waste is collected by calling at 311, or you can also place the yard material at the curbside and wait for its pickup. You can also drop off yard waste at Geiter Done of Western New York located at 383 Babcock Street.

Buffalo Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste can not be collected from the curbside, instead, one has to take the hazardous items to the landfills. This must be done only on the household hazardous waste collection days. You can know more about the collection days by checking out the city’s website.

Hazardous items are the ones which can catch fire easily or which contain toxic chemicals dangerous for human health. Some of the examples are batteries and cells, glues and adhesives, furniture polish, swimming pool chemicals, brake fluid, photographic chemicals, medications, shoe polish, paints, pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, varnishes etc.

City of Buffalo Trash Guidelines

Following are some trash guidelines for the Buffalo residents.

Do not overfill the carts. This may result in the trash being thrown on the streets which will litter your area.
Trash carts must be placed having a minimum of three feet distance with each other.
Throwing garbage on the streets and roads is not allowed and should not be practiced by the citizens.
Wash and dry the containers on a regular basis to ensure proper cleanliness.
In case of any query or if you need any information regarding the Buffalo trash schedule, call the city’s waste department by dialing 311.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get a new trash can in Buffalo NY?

The residents of Buffalo city can request for a new trash can by calling at 311. One can also report a problem or inquire about anything by calling at 311.

What is recyclable in Buffalo?

The city of Buffalo recycles metal cans, glass bottles and jars, paper, cartons, and cardboard, plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, and jars etc.

How do I dispose of a TV in Buffalo?

Televisions can be taken to the Electronic Recycling Drop-Off location at 1120 Seneca St. for disposal.